Conservation Volunteer Bookings

Cane toads (B.marinus), were introduced into QLD in 1935 to control Cane beetles that were destroying sugarcane crops. Cane Toads failed to control the cane beetles, and became a major pest in our precious and unique environment. Cane toads can harm native wildlife by eating small animals and poisoning larger predators that try to eat them. Household pets are also at risk from poisoning.

The dreaded Cane toad is now found in Darwin and right across the Top End of Australia and has a depressing impact on our urban and rural areas, killing our native fauna species

Conservation Volunteers in partnership with the proactive Frogwatch/Biowatch organisation, will not only assist in the control of the toad, but also provide you with helpful advice on how to ‘toad-proof’ your yard, and let you know of other interesting toady facts! Frogwatch believe that by reducing numbers to a very low level during the dry season, and incorporating other control techniques such as setting tadpole traps -  that we will be able to have a large impact on the toad population in the Top End.

Volunteers that want to join this project can meet at the office for a short information session on the Toads at 6:00pm. Otherwise, if you're already confident with your Toad ID feel free simply to meet us on site at 6:30pm. Contact the office to find out the weekly location.

Please bring a head torch or hand-held torch if you have one.

***Please note we can now take large bookings of up to 20-25 people for our toadbusts. If you have a group interested please contact the office directly for more information. Bookings are still required.***

For further information on this project please contact our Darwin office on 08 8981 3206 or email darwin@conservationvolunteers.com.au

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Darwin and its surrounds are fortunate enough to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful and untouched coastline in the world. We have many unique and marine species such as the Snubnose dolphin that only reside right here in the Top End. Unfortunately though, with modern day pressures of an expanding population, and tidal influences from abroad, our beaches are littered with debris (rubbish) of all sorts. This debris is not only unsightly but it also has a huge impact on our marine life. Micro-plastics, and smaller pieces or coloured hard and soft plastics are of particular concern during our clean-ups. Fish and seabirds consume them, mistaking them for food and become poisoned.

During this project the team will learn about the effects marine debris has on the environment and the predominant origins of this debris, before heading out to some local beaches (Lee Point, East Point, Casuarina a Beach, Mindil Beach and Buffalo Creek) where we will survey targeted sections of beach. Did you know:

-          Every piece of plastic made still exists in our environment today?

-          The average plastic water bottle takes 450 years to break down?

Our selected beach locations are all known turtle nesting sites, important to the Top End and survival of these iconic marine species. After collection of debris, the team will catalogue and sort the debris so the data can be added to a larger national database – Tangaroa Blue.

***Please note we can bookings of up to 10-15 people for marine debris clean-ups. If you have a group interested please contact the office directly for more information. Bookings are still required.***

For further information please contact our Darwin Office on 08 8981 3206 or email darwin@conservationvolunteers.com.au

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The Top End is home to pristine coastlines and bushlands amongst urban areas. These precious ecosystems provide important habitats and wildlife corridors for a variety of fauna species in Darwin. Unfortunately, due to urbanisation alongside these areas, multiple invasive weed species have flourished. These species pose a threat to the existing remnant and native vegetation.

The aim of this project is to eradicate these species such as Gamba grass, Mission grass, Snakeweed and Itch Grass. We will be using different methods including manual removal by hand and backpack sprayers amongst other conservation duties. This will help to protect and improve habitat for wildlife and encourage rehabilitation of existing species.

Volunteers that want to join this project can meet at the office at 8:20am or on site at approx. 9:00am. Contact the office to find out the weekly location and meeting times.

Restoration sites will include McMinns lagoon, Charles Darwin national Park. Ludmilla, Casuarina Coastal Reserve or Mitchell Creek. Call or email the office to find out which site we will be going to this week!

Please contact our Darwin office on 08 8981 3206 or email darwin@conservationvolunteers.com.au

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Darwin and its surrounds are fortunate enough to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful and untouched coastline in the world. We have many unique and marine species such as the Snubnose dolphin that only reside right here in the Top End. Unfortunately though, with modern day pressures of an expanding population, and tidal influences from abroad, our beaches are littered with debris (rubbish) of all sorts. This debris is not only unsightly but it also has a huge impact on our marine life. Micro-plastics, and smaller pieces or coloured hard and soft plastics are of particular concern during our clean-ups. Fish and seabirds consume them, mistaking them for food and become poisoned.

During this project the team will learn about the effects marine debris has on the environment and the predominant origins of this debris, before heading out to some local beaches (Lee Point, East Point, Casuarina a Beach, Mindil Beach and Buffalo Creek) where we will survey targeted sections of beach. Did you know:

Our selected beach locations are all known turtle nesting sites, important to the Top End and survival of these iconic marine species. After collection of debris, the team will catalogue and sort the debris so the data can be added to a larger national database – Tangaroa Blue.

***Please note we can bookings of up to 10-15 people for marine debris clean-ups. If you have a group interested please contact the office directly for more information. Bookings are still required.***

For further information please contact our Darwin Office on 08 8981 3206 or email darwin@conservationvolunteers.com.au

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Join us for the Annual Bushcare Major Day out at McMinns Lagoon Wildlife Reserve on September 10th - 9:00am - 1:00pm.

Activities will include -

Bird Surveys and Ecology talks

Learning how to plant your own tree!

Learn about -

Weed species in the Top End

Crocodile Safety in the Top End

Bushfire Awareness

Come and enjoy a Lions Club Sausage Sizzle

Waterwatch and Greening Australia will also be present.

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Cane toads (B.marinus), were introduced into QLD in 1935 to control Cane beetles that were destroying sugarcane crops. Cane Toads failed to control the cane beetles, and became a major pest in our precious and unique environment. Cane toads can harm native wildlife by eating small animals and poisoning larger predators that try to eat them. Household pets are also at risk from poisoning.

The dreaded Cane toad is now found in Darwin and right across the Top End of Australia and has a depressing impact on our urban and rural areas, killing our native fauna species

Conservation Volunteers in partnership with the proactive Frogwatch/Biowatch organisation, will not only assist in the control of the toad, but also provide you with helpful advice on how to ‘toad-proof’ your yard, and let you know of other interesting toady facts! Frogwatch believe that by reducing numbers to a very low level during the dry season, and incorporating other control techniques such as setting tadpole traps -  that we will be able to have a large impact on the toad population in the Top End.

Don’t know what a toad looks like? Don’t worry, as part of joining this project our CVA Team Leader and Frogwatch members will help you to identify them, by sound and by looks!

Volunteers that want to join this project can meet at the office for a short information session on the Toads at 6:00pm. Otherwise, if you're already confident with your Toad ID feel free simply to meet us on site at 6:30pm. Contact the office to find out the weekly location.

Please bring a head torch or hand-held torch if you have one.

***Please note we can now take large bookings of up to 20-25 people for our toadbusts. If you have a group interested please contact the office directly for more information. Bookings are still required.***

For further information on this project please contact our Darwin office on 08 8981 3206 or email darwin@conservationvolunteers.com.au

More information »

Darwin and its surrounds are fortunate enough to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful and untouched coastline in the world. We have many unique and marine species such as the Snubnose dolphin that only reside right here in the Top End. Unfortunately though, with modern day pressures of an expanding population, and tidal influences from abroad, our beaches are littered with debris (rubbish) of all sorts. This debris is not only unsightly but it also has a huge impact on our marine life. Micro-plastics, and smaller pieces or coloured hard and soft plastics are of particular concern during our clean-ups. Fish and seabirds consume them, mistaking them for food and become poisoned.

During this project the team will learn about the effects marine debris has on the environment and the predominant origins of this debris, before heading out to some local beaches (Lee Point, East Point, Casuarina a Beach, Mindil Beach and Buffalo Creek) where we will survey targeted sections of beach.

Our selected beach locations are all known turtle nesting sites, important to the Top End and survival of these iconic marine species. After collection of debris, the team will catalogue and sort the debris so the data can be added to a larger national database – Tangaroa Blue.

***Please note we can bookings of up to 10-15 people for marine debris clean-ups. If you have a group interested please contact the office directly for more information. Bookings are still required.***

For further information please contact our Darwin Office on 08 8981 3206 or email darwin@conservationvolunteers.com.au

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Help us restore the beautiful Rapid Creek. This project is adjacent the Lakeside Drive Community Garden and involves removing weeds that pose a threat to the local creek habitats and preparing the site for a variety of native plantings that will support local wildlife. At this important site we will be working in the shade of the Mangrove trees and take a lunch break at the flourishing Lakeside Drive Community Garden.

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Cane toads (B.marinus), were introduced into QLD in 1935 to control Cane beetles that were destroying sugarcane crops. Cane Toads failed to control the cane beetles, and became a major pest in our precious and unique environment. Cane toads can harm native wildlife by eating small animals and poisoning larger predators that try to eat them. Household pets are also at risk from poisoning.

The dreaded Cane toad is now found in Darwin and right across the Top End of Australia and has a depressing impact on our urban and rural areas, killing our native fauna species

Conservation Volunteers in partnership with the proactive Frogwatch/Biowatch organisation, will not only assist in the control of the toad, but also provide you with helpful advice on how to ‘toad-proof’ your yard, and let you know of other interesting toady facts! Frogwatch believe that by reducing numbers to a very low level during the dry season, and incorporating other control techniques such as setting tadpole traps -  that we will be able to have a large impact on the toad population in the Top End.

Volunteers that want to join this project can meet at the office for a short information session on the Toads at 6:00pm. Otherwise, if you're already confident with your Toad ID feel free simply to meet us on site at 6:30pm. Contact the office to find out the weekly location.

Please bring a head torch or hand-held torch if you have one.

***Please note we can now take large bookings of up to 20-25 people for our toadbusts. If you have a group interested please contact the office directly for more information. Bookings are still required.***

For further information on this project please contact our Darwin office on 08 8981 3206 or email darwin@conservationvolunteers.com.au

More information »

Darwin and its surrounds are fortunate enough to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful and untouched coastline in the world. We have many unique and marine species such as the Snubnose dolphin that only reside right here in the Top End. Unfortunately though, with modern day pressures of an expanding population, and tidal influences from abroad, our beaches are littered with debris (rubbish) of all sorts. This debris is not only unsightly but it also has a huge impact on our marine life. Micro-plastics, and smaller pieces or coloured hard and soft plastics are of particular concern during our clean-ups. Fish and seabirds consume them, mistaking them for food and become poisoned.

During this project the team will learn about the effects marine debris has on the environment and the predominant origins of this debris, before heading out to some local beaches (Lee Point, East Point, Casuarina a Beach, Mindil Beach and Buffalo Creek) where we will survey targeted sections of beach.

Our selected beach locations are all known turtle nesting sites, important to the Top End and survival of these iconic marine species. After collection of debris, the team will catalogue and sort the debris so the data can be added to a larger national database – Tangaroa Blue.

***Please note we can bookings of up to 10-15 people for marine debris clean-ups. If you have a group interested please contact the office directly for more information. Bookings are still required.***

For further information please contact our Darwin Office on 08 8981 3206 or email darwin@conservationvolunteers.com.au

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This project has a focus on protecting and improving habitats for Sand Goannas, and to encourage the reintroduction of the Atlas moth species A.wardi. The site spans mangrove, coastal dune, monsoon rainforest and paperbark swamp environments within the Casuarina Coastal Reserve. We will be removing invasive weed species using different eradication methods, conducting photo point surveys, collecting seeds, and revegetating the site with native habitat and food plants for both species. Join us for a day and learn about how you can help restore you local, natural environments.  

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