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:41@friendsofparksqld.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260517T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260517T113000 DTSTAMP:20260508T063350Z URL:https://friendsofparksqld.org/events/sunshine-coast-volunteer-event-du larcha-national-park-citizen-science/ SUMMARY:Sunshine Coast Volunteer Event – Dularcha National Park Citizen S cience DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Coast Volunteer Event – Dularcha National Park Citiz en Science\nJoin Friends of Dularcha National Park for the first instalmen t of their Dularcha Discovery Project and for an Echidna Detectives worksh op.\n\nFrom 9am\, join a hands-on workshop all about echidnas\, led by wil dlife ecologist Dr Kate Dutton-Regester from The University of Queensland! Echidnas are one of Australia's most iconic species — but they're still poorly understood and data-deficient. This 1 hour workshop is part of Ech idna Detectives\, a citizen science initiative working to better understan d echidna distribution\, genetics and diet across South East Queensland. T he project is delivered in collaboration with Wildlife Queensland and supp orted by WIRES\, the Queensland Government and the Purpose Earth Grant.\n\ nThen\, from 10:30am\, join Friends of Dularcha National Park for their Du larcha Discovery Project\, proudly funded by a Friends of Parks Queensland - Member Group Grant\, aims to train the community in wildlife monitoring and expand our understanding of the wildlife in Dularcha National Park\, on Kabi Kabi Country\, Sunshine Coast. Here\, you'll learn how to deploy c ameras for wildlife monitoring using the skills you learned in the Echidna Detectives workshop!\n\nThis citizen science event is perfect for nature lovers\, bushcare volunteers\, conservation students\, families\, and any one passionate about protecting Queensland’s natural environment and lea rning survey techniques. Friends of Dularcha National Park offers a reward ing opportunity to gain practical conservation experience\, connect with l ike-minded people\, and help care for one of the Sunshine Coast’s treasu red national parks.\nNew and experienced volunteers are welcome. A moderat e level of fitness is recommended. This event is suitable for ages 16+. RS VP is essential.\n \;\nEvent details\nDay: Sunday\, 17th May 2026\nTim e: 9am - Echidna Detectives\, 10:30am - Dularcha Discovery\nLocation: Dula rcha National Park\, northern entrance (off South Paget Street\, Mooloolah Valley)\nRSVP: (for the Dularcha Discovery Project only from 10:30am) vi a HumaniTix\n\n \nWhat to expect\n\n\n Connect with the community\n Gai n fauna monitoring skills\n Learn about the history and values of Dularch a National Park and surrounding areas\n Perfect for beginners and experie nced volunteers alike\n\n \nWhat to bring\n\n\n Enclosed\, sturdy shoes\ n Long pants\, long-sleeved shirt\n Hat\, sunscreen\n Insect repellent\ n Water\n Backpack to help carry equipment\n\nLearn more about Dularcha National Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/friendsofparksqld.org/wp-conte nt/uploads/2026/05/Friends-of-Dularcha-National-Park-Volunteer-Event.png?f it=960%2C540&ssl=1 CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event,Workshops & Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Brisbane X-LIC-LOCATION:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20250517T090000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR