BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.2//EN
TZID:Australia/Brisbane
X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Brisbane
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:73@friendsofparksqld.org
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260919T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260919T100000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032110Z
URL:https://friendsofparksqld.org/events/gold-coast-volunteer-event-jabiru
 -island-citizen-science/
SUMMARY:Gold Coast Volunteer Event - Jabiru Island Citizen Science
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGold Coast Volunteer Event - Jabiru Island Citi
 zen Science\nJoin Friends of Parks Queensland for a guided citizen science
  survey through the mangroves of Jabiru Island\, Paradise Point on the sou
 thern Gold Coast - and help search for one of Australia's tiniest and rare
 st treasures\, the Illidge's ant-blue butterfly.\nLast recorded on the Gol
 d Coast around 1990\, the Illidge's ant-blue butterfly is a mysterious and
  critically endangered mangrove-dweller that relies on a fascinating partn
 ership with ants to survive. With sharp eyes and a bit of luck\, participa
 nts in this survey may just help rediscover a butterfly thought to have va
 nished from our region - contributing real\, valuable data to the conserva
 tion of this remarkable species in South East Queensland.\nLed by expert g
 uides from the Friends of Parks Queensland team\, this relaxed 2-hour walk
  and talk through beautiful mangrove habitat offers a unique opportunity t
 o experience the magic of Gold Coast's mangrove ecosystems up close. Along
  the way\, you'll learn about the Illidge's ant-blue butterfly's extraordi
 nary lifecycle\, meet some adorable ants with heart-shaped bottoms\, and l
 ikely be fooled by a few fluttering lookalikes. No prior experience is nee
 ded - training is provided on the day.\nPerfect for citizen scientists\, w
 ildlife enthusiasts\, nature lovers\, families\, and anyone passionate abo
 ut protecting Queensland's coastal ecosystems and threatened species. This
  event is suitable for ages 16+\, and children must be accompanied by a pa
 rent or guardian.\nEvent Details\nDay: Saturday\, 19th of September 2026\n
 Time: 8:00am - 10:00am\nLocation: Jabiru Island\, Paradise Point\, souther
 n Gold Coast\nNote: Follow the Facebook event for any last-minute updates.
 \nRSVP: Registration is essential - book your spot here. Spaces are limite
 d.\nWhat to Expect\n\n\n 	A relaxed\, guided 2-hour walk and talk through 
 the mangrove habitat of Jabiru Island\n 	Expert guidance on identifying th
 e Illidge's ant-blue butterfly and its habitat\n 	Hands-on citizen science
  survey contributing to the conservation of a critically endangered specie
 s\n 	A fascinating insight into the unique relationship between the Illidg
 e's ant-blue butterfly and its ant partners\n 	Citizen science logging via
  the iNaturalist app - download it before you come and our team can show y
 ou how to use it on the day\n\nWhat to Bring\n\n\n 	Enclosed\, sturdy shoe
 s\n 	Long pants and a long-sleeved shirt\n 	Hat and sunscreen\n 	Water\n 	
 Smartphone with the iNaturalist app downloaded - don't worry if you're new
  to it\, we'll show you how!\n\nLearn more about our Fluttering Wings proj
 ect\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/friendsofparksqld.org/wp-conte
 nt/uploads/2026/06/Fluttering-Wings-Illidges-ant-blue-Butterfly-Event-Bann
 er.png?fit=960%2C540&ssl=1
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Australia/Brisbane
X-LIC-LOCATION:Australia/Brisbane
BEGIN:STANDARD
DTSTART:20250919T080000
TZOFFSETFROM:+1000
TZOFFSETTO:+1000
TZNAME:AEST
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
END:VCALENDAR