BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.0.1//EN TZID:Australia/Brisbane X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:VEVENT UID:91@friendsofparksqld.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260728T070000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260728T083000 DTSTAMP:20260710T003747Z URL:https://friendsofparksqld.org/events/gold-coast-volunteer-event-spring brook-national-park-habitat-restoration-citizen-science-3/ SUMMARY:Gold Coast Volunteer Event - Springbrook National Park Habitat Rest oration & Citizen Science DESCRIPTION:Gold Coast Volunteer Event - Springbrook National Park Habitat Restoration &\; Citizen Science\nJoin Springbrook Weedbusters for a uni que morning of conservation monitoring and habitat maintenance in one of S outh East Queensland's most iconic national parks\, Springbrook National P ark on the Gold Coast hinterland.\nRestoration work doesn't end when the w eeds are pulled or the trees are planted. Understanding whether those effo rts are actually working is just as important as the work itself. That's t he idea behind the Monitoring &\; Maintenance Crew - or the M&\;M Cr ew - a dedicated monthly weekday morning meetup focused on tracking the lo ng-term success of habitat restoration efforts at Springbrook National Par k.\nAt the heart of the M&\;M Crew's work is the Carricks Creek restora tion site\, where volunteers monitor the survival and growth of native tre es planted at previous conservation events\, track weed regrowth\, and con duct bird surveys to gauge ecosystem health. Birds are powerful indicators of how well a habitat is recovering - and by monitoring bird activity acr oss restoration and remnant sites over time\, the group is building a pict ure of how Springbrook's ecosystems are responding to community-led conser vation efforts.\nWhether you're a birdwatcher\, a bushcare enthusiast\, a citizen science lover\, or simply passionate about protecting Springbrook National Park's world-heritage-listed environment\, the M&\;M Crew offe rs a meaningful and low-intensity way to contribute to long-term conservat ion in one of Queensland's most ecologically significant landscapes.\nAll experience levels are welcome. This is a light activity session - the only tools required are a pair of gloves. Binoculars are handy but not essenti al.\nEvent Details\nDay: Tuesday\, 28th of July 2026\nTime: 7:00am – 8:3 0am\nLocation: Settlement Day Use Area\, Springbrook National Park\, Gold Coast hinterland\nContact: Message Emma on 0412 421 395 for queries or on- the-day contact\nWhat to Expect\n\n\n Induction into the Monitoring &\ ; Maintenance Crew (M&\;M Crew)\n Two 20-minute bird surveys across re storation and remnant sites at Springbrook National Park\n Tree count and survival monitoring of native plantings at the Carricks Creek restoration site\n Light hand-weeding at the restoration site to support ongoing hab itat recovery\n Insights into how bird monitoring and citizen science are used to track ecosystem health over time\n\nWhat to Bring\n\n\n Enclosed \, sturdy shoes\n Long pants and a long-sleeved shirt\n Hat and sunscree n\n Insect repellent\n Water\n Gardening gloves\n Binoculars if you ha ve them - not compulsory but very handy!\n\nLearn more about Springbrook W eedbusters ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/friendsofparksqld.org/wp-conte nt/uploads/2026/05/Springbrook-Weedbusters-Event-Banner.png?fit=960%2C540& ssl=1 CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Brisbane X-LIC-LOCATION:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20250728T070000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR