Events - February 2007

Bush Regeneration - Dunbogan
Mon 5th, 12th, 19th and 26nd

URG CoastKeepers Fish Survey - Sat 4th

Launch of landmark TAFE course - Thurs 8th

CoastKeepers @ Bondi Fish Survey - Sun 18th

Bush Regeneration: Dunbogan - Gogleys Lagoon/Trevors Corner - Monday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26nd

The Mid North Coast Branch of National Parks Association complete bush regeneration work every Monday morning at Gogleys Lagoon and Trevors Corner in Dunbogan, a short drive south of Port Macquarie.

This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to contribute to the restoration of this beautiful part of the NSW coast. No previous experience is required as training will be given on the day, so come along and gain some new skills while making new friends.

Work starts at 8 am and finishes at 11 am. You should bring morning tea, plenty of drinking water, protective clothing, sturdy shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent and a hat. The meeting place changes every week so contact us in advance to book a place and ensure that you have the correct meeting location. Contact Dave at daver@marine.org.au

URG HarbourKeepers Fish Survey - Sat 4th

UnderWater Research Group (URG) will be conducting a Fish Survey dive on Saturday 4th. Contact Michael Abott for details. To take part in URG Fish Survey dives you must have completed your Fish Survey training with NPA Marine.

URG dives are some of the most popular CoastKeepers activities, so if you are intersted try to get on board quick! For more information about URG go to www.urgdiveclub.org.au

Get involved in Fish Surveys

CoastKeepers Fish Surveys monitor 50 different NSW marine fish species. Divers are trained in survey techniques and fish identification. For more information about CoastKeepers Fish Surveys click here

Launch of landmark TAFE course - Chowder Bay Pier, end of Chowder Bay Road, Mosman -Thurs 8th - 10.30am

Join us in launching the first ever integrated land and marine studies course by TAFE. This course is individually tailored for HarbourKeepers and CoastKeepers volunteers. It gives formal recognition to our dedicated volunteers for their skills and contribution to HarbourKeepers & CoastKeepers conservation activities. Read more about the course here.

The course will be launched by Alison Megarrity, Parliamentary Secretary on behalf of the Hon. Bob Debus, NSW Minister for the Environment. Guest Speakers include Valerie Taylor, NPA~Marine Patron, Dr Andrew Refshauge, Honorary HarbourKeeper and Derry Thomas, TAFE Business Manager, North Sydney Institute.

CoastKeepers @ Bondi Fish Survey - Sun 18th

A group of volunteer divers undertake bi-monthly fish surveys at North Bondi as part of CoastKeepers @ Bondi. Participation is open to any diver who has completed the HarbourKeepers and CoastKeepers Fish Survey course. Through these regular dives a picture of the frequency, distribution and seasonal variation of 50 key marine fish species at north Bondi will be built.

Data collected from the Bondi Fish Surveys is forwarded to BioNet - the NSW government's online biodiversity database, Project AWARE for inclusion in a global fish survey initiative, Waverley Council and the Bondi Marine Discovery Centre.

The CoastKeepers @ Bondi Fish Survey "hub" is the first of many CoastKeepers Fish Survey groups to be trained on the NSW coast. Click here to register if you would like to get involved. If you belong to a dive club or can organise a group of divers through a dive shop or other organisation and you would like to set up a Fish Survey hub in your area please contact Dave at daver@marine.org.au

Please check out our Fish Survey pages for more information on the surveys.

This project is supported by Envirofund.

Please click here to register!

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