Events - May 2007

Bush Regeneration - Dunbogan
Mon 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th

Fish Survey @ Manly - Sat 5th

TAFE Fish Survey Training Workshop - Sat 5th and associated Training Dive - Sat 12th

Bush Regeneration at Muogamarra Nature Reserve
Sun 6th

URG CoastKeepers Fish Survey - Sun 20th

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

This project is supported by Envirofund.

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.

TAFE Fish Survey Training Workshop - Sat 5th and associated Training Dive - Sat 12th

TAFE students undertaking the HarbourKeepers & CoastKeepers Statement of Attainment in Marine and Coastal Conservation will be completing the Fish Survey workshop and associated training dive. After completion of the course the students will recieve a PADI certification as Project AWARE Fish Identification Speciality divers and will be able to conduct HarbourKeepers & CoastKeepers Fish Biodiversity Surveys.

Data gathered from these dives will be forwarded to the NSW BioNet database - a publicly accessible online database for marine researchers and managers, to Project AWARE, the dive industry's leading nonprofit environmental organisation and other relevant agencies.

When and Where:

Workshop: Sat 5th - Northern Beaches TAFE Campus
Dive: Sunday Sat 12th - Chowder Bay

This project is supported by Envirofund.

Bush Regeneration at Muogamarra Nature Reserve
Sun 6th

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!

URG CoastKeepers Fish Survey - Sat 19th

UnderWater Research Group (URG) will be conducting a Fish Survey dive on Saturday 21st. 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

Please click here to register!

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