Events - March 2009

To join an event or for more information contact Dave info@coastkeepers.org.au or 02 9299 0000. Please also register as a CoastKeeper prior to joining an event.

Clean Up Australia Day
Sun 01

Bush Regeneration - Sun 01
Peats Bight, Muogamarra Nature Reserve

Bush Regeneration - Sat 07 & Sat 21
Lobster Beach, Bouddi National Park

Bush Regeneration - Sat 14 & Sat 28
Happy Valley, La Perouse
Botany Bay National Park

Bush Regeneration - every Mon morning
Dunbogan

Clean Up Australia Day - Sun 01

Coastkeepers are running a variety of clean up events for Clean Up Australia Day at locations all along the NSW coast. With marine debris recognised as a key threat to many threatened species in NSW the importance of clean ups can not be overstressed. Plastics, cigarette butts, drinks collars and plastic bags all take a horrible toll on marine animals, so join a clean up event and save a life!

More events will be added over the coming weeks so come back to see events you can join!

Read more about the devastating impacts of marine debris here.

Bush Regeneration - Sun 01, 08.30-14.00 (approx rtn)
Peats Bight, Muogamarra Nature Reserve

This is a unique opportunity to visit Muogamarra Nature Reserve, an area normally closed to public access. Bush regeneration is taking place in Peats Crater and Peats Bight in the northern end of the reserve.

Come and be involved in essential bush regeneration organised by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Travel by boat to Muogamarra Nature Reserve then a short bushwalk to the site..

Tools, training and morning tea are provided, no experience is necessary. Bookings are essential to ensure your place on the boat!

Bush Regeneration - Sat 07 & Sat 21, 09.00-12.00
Lobster Beach, Bouddi National Park

Bouddi National Park protects coastal heaths, moors and beaches once typical of the greater Sydney region. However the Spotted Gum forest of Lobster Beach is being invaded by weeds: come help us protect this beautiful area from further devastation. Volunteers to this site will play a significant role in restoring and enhancing the biodiversity of the Bouddi Peninsula.

Work alongside experts from the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service to combat weeds and reclaim the land for native plants. No experience required, tools and training provided.

Bush Regeneration - Sat 14 & Sat 28, 09.00-12.30
Happy Valley, La Perouse, Botany Bay National Park

This beautiful oasis needs your help! Join a group of dedicated volunteers for a fun morning helping to preserve this unique coastal area. The Botany Bay NP is home to over 350 plant species and shelters a remnant of the vegetation once typical along the Sydney coast. However the park's location, surrounded by high-density development, makes it particularly vulnerable to weeds.

Work alongside experts from the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service to combat weeds and reclaim the land for native plants. No experience required, tools and training provided.

Bush Regeneration - every Mon morning
Dunbogan - Gogleys Lagoon/Trevors Corner

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

Join in and contribute to the restoration of this beautiful part of the NSW coast. No experience is required as training is given, so come along for a rewarding experience while learning new skills and making new friends.

Fish Survey

CoastKeepers dive groups complete Fish Surveys all along the NSW coast. CoastKeepers Fish Surveyors are volunteer divers who wish to give something back to the marine environment they love.

Read more about CoastKeepers Fish Surveys here and read about the various dive groups who are involved in Fish Surveys here.

Divers or dive groups wishing to take part should contact Dave to register their interest.

This project has been assisted by the New South Wales Government through its Environmental Trust.

Eastern Suburbs Fish Survey - Sun 01

On the first Sunday of every other month a group of volunteer divers complete a CoastKeepers Fish Survey at various sites along the eastern suburbs of Sydney including Ben Buckler at N Bondi, Gordon's Bay and Bear Island. Coastkeepers forwards the data from these surveys to BioNet, Project AWARE and the Manly Environment Centre.

Please click here to register!

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