Events - March 2007

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

URG CoastKeepers Fish Survey - Sun 4th

Clean Up Australia Day - Taree and Camden Haven Estuary around Laurieton, Dunbogan & North Haven - Sun 4th

Clean Up Australia Day - Royal National Park - Sun 4th

Secrets of Seahorses - Manly - Sat 10th

Fish Survey Training at Jervis Bay - Fri 16th - Sat 17th

Bush Regeneration at Muogamarra Nature Reserve
Sat 17th

Study Marine Conservation at TAFE
Brookvale - Sat 24th

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 CoastKeepers Fish Survey - Sun 4th

UnderWater Research Group (URG) will be conducting a Fish Survey dive on Sunday 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.

Clean Up Australia Day - Taree and Camden Haven Estuary around Laurieton, Dunbogan & North Haven - Sun 4th

Come along and help members of the Mid North Coast Branch of NPA clean up one of the most beautiful and unique areas of the NSW coast. Various sites around the Camden Haven Estuary will be targetted, specifically around Laurieton, Dunbogan & North Haven. Some additional clean ups may also take place in the days prior to Clean Up Australia Day - and volunteers are always welcome!

Activities will start at 8.30 am on Sunday morning and finish at 11:30 am. No special skills are needed - volunteers will be trained on the day. For a brilliant chance to work together to help maintain and clean up the beautiful mid north coast come along and be a part of a nationwide clean up event!

Please bring a hat, protective clothing, sturdy and comfortable shoes, sunscreen, insect repellant, drinking water, soap & small towel and morning tea. If you would like to join other clean up groups for lunch, please bring some food for the barbeque.

Other groups will be participating around the Taree area - more information on these activities will be available shortly.

If you are interested in helping out in this year's Clean Up Australia Day activities, please register as a CoastKeeper so that you receive regular updates on these events or contact Dave daver@marine.org.au to reserve a place on an event.

Clean Up Australia Day - Royal National Park - Sun 4th

This event is a great opportunity to explore Royal National Park with experienced leaders from NPA's Southern Sydney Branch. The event will be part walk / part clean up so you can enjoy the scenic Royal NP and remove litter as you go. These areas see very few clean ups which makes this a wonderful chance to contribute to a cleaner environment. There are 2 possibilities on the day. You can complete a short 4 km walk from Wattamolla to Curracurrang and back to Wattamolla again. Or from Curracurrang continue walking to Garie for a total of 6km (arrange own transport from Garie). There are even opportunities to cool off with a dip in the ocean - that's the beauty of being a CoastKeeper!

Start time is 10 am and event duration is 4 hours. Please book your place by calling Dave on 02 9299 0000 or daver@marine.org.au

Marine Environment Expo: Secrets of Seahorses - Manly Cove Beach - Manly - Sat 10th

Manly Council are holding a Marine Environment Expo with the theme of Secrets of Seahorses on the beach at Manly Cove (between Manly Wharf and Ocean World). Come and learn about the beautiful but vulnerable seahorse from a range of exhibitors including environmental agencies and local photographers. The event is from 9am to 1pm with a presentation by NSW Fisheries experts at 11.00am inside Ocean World.

Fish Survey Training at Jervis Bay - Fri 16th - Sat 17th

Divers from the Jervis Bay Dive Club will become the second CoastKeepers hub to be trained to conduct Fish Surveys over this weekend. Divers will be trained in survey methodology, diver safety and techniques for identifying the 50 target marine fish of the survey. Once certified the Jervis Bay Dive Club divers will be able to monitor the distribution, frequency and seasonal variations of the survey fish in their area.

These surveys will provide a valuable set of baseline data for marine managers. Ongoing surveys will alert marine managers to impacts that are influencing fish populations. Data from the Jervis Bay Fish Surveys will additionally be sent to BioNet to help with marine management at a state level. To learn more about Fish Surveys click here. If you belong to a dive club in NSW and would like to find out how to get involved contact Dave at daver@marine.org.au

This project is supported by Envirofund.

Bush Regeneration at Muogamarra Nature Reserve
Sat 17th

This is a unique opportunity to visit Muogamurra Nature Reserve, an area that is closed to public access for most of the year. You will be working in Peats Crater and Peats Bight, in the northern end of the reserve. These areas originate from volcanic dykes and diatremes and were extensively cleared and grazed in the 1840's. The fertile soils have been invaded by several exotic plant species, which have competed with natives since the last of the cattle were removed in 1974.

Come and be involved in essential bush regeneration activities organised by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Travel by boat to Muogamarra Nature Reserve then walk alongside waterways and through healthy bushland to access the sites.

The tools, training and morning tea will be provided, no experience is necessary. Bring plenty of drinking water, sun protection, long sleeves and pants, sturdy shoes and a packed lunch.

To get involved you should first register as a CoastKeeper. Once registered send an email to Dave daver@marine.org.au to book a place on the boat.

Booking is essential to ensure your place on the boat!

Study marine conservation at Tafe - Brookvale Campus
Sat 24th

NPA~Marine has worked with TAFE to create a Statement of Attainment in Marine and Coastal Conservation for HarbourKeepers and CoastKeepers volunteers. Through a combination of classroom theory and outdoor practical work students will learn about marine conservation issues and practical bush regeneration skills. Coastal and marine streams allow non-divers and divers to complete this course. Click here for more information.

Please click here to register!

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