TSN Events & Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers wanted for Project Kial: A Bridled Nailtail Recovery Program

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:43:00 +1000

Project Kial: A Bridled Nailtail Recovery Program based in Marlborough, Central Queensland, is embarking on an unprecedented captive breeding program run by a community group under the auspices of Queensland EPA. We are in need of volunteers and/or students to do a wide variety of work including animal maintenance, research and monitoring. Anyone interested in endangered species, macropods, or wildlife management in general is encouraged to visit www.aace.org.au and click on Project Kial. Fill out the volunteer application form or ring Bob Moore on 0407623777. You are guaranteed an experience of a lifetime.

When: 08-Sep-2008 to 30-Jun-2009

Where: Marlborough Queensland, QLD

Ningaloo Community Turtle Monitoring Program

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:01 +1000

The NCTMP is a community-based monitoring program that is designed to provide high standard marine turtle nesting information through the collection of data on successful nesting emergences, false crawls, disturbance and spatial and temporal distribution of the three main species nesting in the Ningaloo Region: green, loggerhead and hawksbill turtles.

Volunteers spend approximately 2-3 hours each morning collecting data on turtle nesting beaches from December to February each year. No previous experience is necessary to participate as a "Turtle Tracker" but volunteers must be able to walk up to 3km of beach every day, sometimes over rocky terrain, in hot weather.

Volunteer Opportunities

"Turtle tracking" - beach monitoring
Data entry
Remote camping and monitoring on the Ningaloo Reef beaches.
Educational activities and interpretive talks at the newly established Jurabi Turtle Centre
Assist with Turtle Rescues.
Complete a TAFE certified Turtle Tour Guiding Course
Obtain training in interaction protocols and assist turtle-visitor interactions on the beaches at night.
Regular social events
Leadership and organizational opportunities as a team leader.
Internship with CALM and the Ningaloo Turtle Program
Field methodology trainers

The Cape Conservation Group (CCG), Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM) Exmouth District and David Waayers, PhD Candidate, Murdoch University (MU) formally established the Ningaloo Community Turtle Monitoring Program in 2002, with the assistance of a Threatened Species Network Grant and the involvement of WWF Australia. Since then, it has grown with a high level of interest from the local community of Exmouth, Western Australia and even overseas. The Program has become an excellent example of a collaborative conservation initiative with a high level of community involvement.

When: 01-Oct-2008 to 01-Aug-2009

Where: Exmouth, WA

SW Victorian Brolga Study

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:06:00 +1000

Volunteers are sought to assist a study of Brolgas in SW Victoria. This study will be examining movement, habitat use and population dynamics. As a first step a trial of the fitting and use of satellite transmitters is being conducted on captive birds at Serendip Sanctuary (Lara, Victoria), and a volunteer is sought to assist with capturing Brolgas and fitting transmitters on Thursday 6th November. Volunteers are also sought for further field work from January-April 2009 to assist with capturing and monitoring of wild birds.

When: 06-Nov-2008 to 30-Apr-2009

Where: South West Victoria, VIC

Reintroduction and monitoring of Brown Treecreepers

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:13:00 +1000

Volunteers are needed to help with a reintroduction of Brown Treecreepers at Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve near Canberra. Experienced volunteers are preferred, especially those with radio-tracking and/or bird observation experience.

When: 09-Nov-2008 to 28-Feb-2009

Where: Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve, ACT

NSW Coast Environmental Volunteers

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:32:00 +1000

From bush regeneration to fish surveys, volunteers are needed to help out with environmental conservation efforts along the NSW Coast. All events listed in the Calendar are free to join and do not require previous experience unless stated.

When: 01-Jan-2009 to 31-Dec-2009

Where: NSW Coast, NSW

Sydney Harbour Environmental Volunteers

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:29:00 +1000

From bush regeneration to fish surveys, volunteers are needed to help out with environmental conservation efforts in Sydney Harbour. All events listed in the Calendar are free to join and do not require previous experience unless stated.

When: 01-Jan-2009 to 31-Dec-2009

Where: Sydney Harbour, NSW

Annual surveys for Australian Painted Snipe

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:23:00 +1000

Volunteers are sought to search known sites previously used by the species, or any wetlands which may appear suitable for the birds.