TSN events & volunteer opportunities
Ningaloo Community Turtle Monitoring Program
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
Find out more about 'Ningaloo Community Turtle Monitoring Program' »
NSW Coast Environmental Volunteers
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
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
Find out more about 'Sydney Harbour Environmental Volunteers' »
Naturekeepers
Turn your love of bushwalking into care for the bush by joining a NatureKeepers activity. Participation is free and generally does not require experience as training and tools are provided. Get the latest information on activities that may not be listed here by registering on one of the Keepers websites.When: 01-Feb-2009 to 31-Dec-2009
Where: Sydney focus but some statewide, NSW
The End of the Line
In a tribute to the globally significant marine environment on the doorstep of Margaret River, the very first Australian advanced showing of ground breaking documentary The End of the Line will be on Tuesday 14th July at the Margaret River Cultural Centre from 6.45pm.
The End of the Line has received glowing reviews for its cutting analysis of the international fishing industry and what needs to be done to ensure a future for fish. The film night will be hosted by the local Surfrider Foundation and will also feature guest speakers Professor Jessica Meeuwig from UWA's Centre for Marine Futures and Tim Nicol, Marine Coordinator for the Conservation Council of WA.
There are limited tickets available for this unique opportunity to hear from experts about the state of our marine life, locally, nationally and internationally.
Tickets are available for $10 from Beach Life and Arts Margaret River, ph. 9758 7316.
When: 14-Jul-2009 06:45 PM to 14-Jul-2009 09:00 PM
Where: Cultural Centre, Margaret River, WA
2009 Orange-bellied Parrot Surveys
The 2009 orange-bellied parrot surveys are a great opportunity to get out and see good birds, you may even be fortunate enough to see some blue-winged parrots or maybe even an orange-bellied parrot. Contact Craig Morley for details on survey sites and for survey forms.
25 July - 26 July 2009
12 September - 13 September 2009
When: 25-Jul-2009 to 13-Sep-2009
Where: Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula, VIC
