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Twilight Toadbust & Frog Survey at McMinns lagoon
Darwin, June 26th
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
Beautify our Beaches - Marine Debris Survey at Casuarina Coastal Reserve
Tiwi, June 27th
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 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
Green Gym - City of Darwin East Point Reserve AM
East Point, June 28th
Green Gym is a fun and free outdoor program that improves your health and wellbeing by being active in nature while also helping the environment. As part of a small group, you can join in practical conservation activities as you make a difference in the City of Darwin East Point Reserve. We also provide you with a delicious morning tea.
Green Gym - City of Darwin East Point Reserve PM
East Point, June 28th
Green Gym is a fun and free outdoor program that improves your health and wellbeing by being active in nature while also helping the environment. As part of a small group, you can join in practical conservation activities as you make a difference in the City of Darwin East Point Reserve. We also provide you with a delicious afternoon tea.
McMinns Lagoon Habitat Restoration
McMinns Lagoon, Jun 29th and 2 other dates
Wetlands play a critical role in flood mitigation, water and carbon storage, and supporting an abundance of unique local plant and animal species. Greater Darwin’s wetlands also have cultural significance to indigenous groups and other local residents of Darwin. They support healthy community wellbeing through providing learning, tourism and recreational opportunities. They also provide an accessible point of access to nature and wildlife for people living in urban areas. Conservation Volunteers are building a sustainable strategy for the management of this area and invite volunteers to be a part of this management with activities including weed removal, watering, tree trimming, track maintenance, tree planting, wildlife monitoring and surveys (native frogs), and much more.
For further information please contact our Darwin Office on 08 8981 3206 or email darwin@conservationvolunteers.com.au
McMinns Lagoon Reserve Sunday Morning Session
McMinns Lagoon, July 1st
Come by for a coffee and enjoy a couple of hours on a Sunday morning at beautiful McMinns Lagoon Reserve.
Post-Territory Day Marine Debris Survey at Lee Point
Lee Point, July 2nd
Come and help remove the left-over debris from the Territory Day fireworks before the tide washes them into the ocean, and protect the important habitat of the critically endangered far eastern curlew. We will collect the debris from Lee Point Beach, enjoy a free breakfast at the Beachfront Hotel in Nightcliff and then catalogue the debris and send the information to Tangaroa Blue, the Australian Marine Debris National Database.
Twilight Toadbust at Marrara Golf Club
Marrara, July 3rd
This project aims to collect cane toads in local areas of Darwin. These will be turned into "toad sausages" to teach quolls to avoid cane toads in the wild. Cane toads were introduced to QLD in 1935 and they have rapidly spread to the NT leading to devastating effects on our native wildlife.
Darwin Harbour Clean Up 2018, Nightcliff Beach
Nightcliff, July 10th
Come and join the 9th annual Darwin Harbour Clean Up (DHCU). The event raises awareness about the sources of rubbish entering our oceans and encourages everyone to 'bin it or take it with you'. This year's focus is on single-use plastics and their impacts on our oceans and marine life. Come for a morning walk along the Nightcliff Foreshore and beach, and do your bit to clean up our oceans.
Revive Darwin's Wetlands - Knuckey Lagoon
Darwin, July 12th
Knuckey Lagoon Reserve is an important habitat and resting site for hundreds of bird species and local wildlife, just 15 minutes out of Darwin City. The birdlife consists mainly of waterbirds and wader species attracted to the wetland during the extended dry season, and has been hailed by several national publications as one of the top 100 bird watching sites in Australia with sixty-seven species of birds having been recorded in the Reserve.
Conservation Volunteers recognise the importance of this wetland as a rich food source, and an important land pocket to preserve. The wetland backs on to native woodlands, with rare and beautiful plants including Banksias, Grevillea, Pandanus, Stringybarks, Woolybutts and Cycads.
We will be undertaking conservation activities including bird monitoring and surveys, invasive species management to help fire risk management in the area, and basic fencing to ensure its long term preservation.
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