Water bugs are a whole collection of bizarre and wonderful creatures that spend some
or all of their lives in waterways. Did you know that waterbugs are important indicators of water quality and they can tell us a lot about how healthy that waterway is.
In this two-hour practical workshop you will learn how to:
Please download the app before the event and set up your log-in details. Search ‘The Waterbug App’ on Android or iOs. For more details visit www.waterbugblitz.org.au/
This is an outdoor event that is suitable for adults and children. Please bring gumboots if you have them. All children will need to be supervised by a parent or guardian.
Through the efforts of YACTAC, Yarkuwa, the Refreshing Rivers program, and Kolety-Werkul Rangers, native plants are now taking root in and around the waterway, blending cultural knowledge, local collaboration, and environmental care to create a healthier, more vibrant creek for future generations
LEARN MORELEARN MOREIn early April, the Billabong Creek at Conargo came alive with community-led restoration efforts as part of the Refreshing Rivers program. YACTAC, Jeithi Jerilderie Aboriginal Group and Yarkuwa, joined by local groups and schools, released over 2,000 native eel-tailed catfish
LEARN MORELEARN MOREJoin local ecologist Dr. Mason Crane for an unforgettable guided night walk along Morleys Creek and the Tumut Wetlands, where we'll uncover the magical world of wildlife both in the bush and the waterways. Discover what goes on in the bush when the sun goes down. April 15th & 16th 2025.
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