Waterwatch

Edgars Creek water monitoring Sunday 1st July 10 am!

Hello all,

It’s the start of the months again!

Edgar's creek water testing will be this Sunday 1st July.

Near the old Ronald street footbridge.

Please note - we are gonna try the new start time of 10 am (not so cold!).

Hope to see some of you there.

Cheers,

Irene.

No Water Watch this Month

Hello FoEC.

I will be away this coming Sunday so there won’t be water testing on Edgars Creek.

But I’ll be back for the June one so stay tuned for that!

Cheers,

Irene.

Waterwatch

Hello all,

It’s the start of the months again! (and Easter Sunday and April Fool’s day!).

But this is not an April Fool - our Edgar’s Creek water testing will be this Sunday 1^st April.

Come along and help monitor the water quality. 

Near where the old footbridge was 9:00 to ~ 10:30 am.

Cheers,

Irene.

Waterwatch

Waterwatch has some free upcoming events perfect for families. 

Sunday 8 April                       

Wetland to wetland Bike ride         

10am -1pm. 

Beginning at the Merri Creek next to CERES. Come join MCMC for an easy bike ride along the Merri Creek, stopping at some beautiful wetlands along the way.  Learn more about the ecological health of the Merri Creek when we stop to test the creek’s health, look for frogs, water bugs and other critters that live in the Magnificent Merri. Snacks will be included. Families welcome. 

Proudly supported by the City of Darebin. Bookings essential on our website http://www.mcmc.org.au/29-front-page/front-page-blurb/676-wetland-to-wetland-bike-ride

Saturday 28 April      

Discovering the Frogs of Westbreen Creek.               

5.00-6:30pm 

Meeting at KW Joyce Reserve, off Northumberland Avenue, Pascoe Vale. Come celebrate World Save the Frogs Day by learning more about Westbreen Creek’s local frogs and helping us collect important citizen science data on our frog populations. This event is suitable for all ages. There will be frog activities and a walk and talk of the Westbreen Creek.T

his event proudly supported by Melbourne Water and the City of Moreland  Bookings essential:  http://www.mcmc.org.au/29-front-page/front-page-blurb/683-discovering-the-frogs-of-westbreen-creek 

Water Watch

Hello all,

Our Edgars Creek water testing will be this Sunday 4^th March.

Near where the old footbridge was @ 9am.

We won’t be testing a bug sample from the Edgars Creek this month, but we will be taking a sample from the Wetlands as part of the Waterbug census.

Waterbug census Sunday 04 March 2018, 09:00am - 10:30am Merri Edgars wetland (Melway 17 K10) map here. Come see the diversity of life living in the Merri Edgars wetland. Further details by emailing thauslermerri@gmail.com or phone Trevor on 9354 9885

 Also, note that the FoEC AGM will be on from 12 mid-day near where the old footbridge…

I hope to see some of you there.

Cheers,

Irene.

Water Watch

Hello all,

Our second 2018 Edgars Creek water testing will be this Sunday 4^th February.

Near where the old footbridge was.

9:00 am.

I hope to see some of you there.

Cheers,

Irene.

Water Watch

Hello all,

Happy New Year!!

Our first 2018 Edgars Creek water testing will be this Sunday 7^th January.

Near where the old footbridge was.

9:00 am.

I hope to see some of you there.

Cheers,

Irene.

Water Watch Testing

Hello all.

I will be doing water watch testing near the old footbridge on Edgars Creek this coming Sunday 3rd December @ 9:00 am.

Please join if you can and are interested.

– If it's raining a lot I may cancel ---- so feel free to ring me on 0403 100 254 to check.

J

Cheers

Irene

Waterwatch this Sunday

Hello all.

I will be doing waterwatch testing near the old footbridge on Edgars Creek this coming Sunday 5^th November.

Please join if you can and are interested.

J

Cheers,

Irene.

Waterwatch

Waterwatch have some exciting free events coming up this Spring. All events are free, bookings essential.

Epping North Frog Census, 12 October 2017 7:30-8:30pm. 

Meet at Edgars Creek, Lehmann’s Farm Park, cnr Broadleaf Drive and Zinnober Lane, Epping. Melway reference: 181 F5. Join Waterwatch and the Friends of Growlers Grasslands for a night of frog discovery. Learn to recognise different frog calls and help collect important data for the frog census including using the exciting new Melbourne Frog Census app. There will be a presentation and a walk around the wetland. Families are most welcome. The event involves walking, at times in the rain, so please bring weather appropriate clothing for the event. (Frogs love rain so don’t be put off by a rainy evening, this event will still go ahead.) Bookings essential here 

This event is proudly supported by Melbourne Water

Waterbug (ALT Method) Census Community Waterbug sessions on the Merri Creek – Spring 2017*

Macroinvertebrates (or water bugs) are very important for the health of the waterway as they are a key part of the food chain and can tell us about the health of the ecosystem.
Join Merri Creek Management Committee for one (or both!) of these Waterbug sampling sessions as we collect data on waterbug diversity for Melbourne Water project priorities. The sessions will cover:
• sampling and collecting of macroinvertebrates
• identifying live macroinvertebrates (using
• the Agreed Level Taxonomy System)
• increasing your ALT accreditation
Lunch is provided.
*please note: these sessions are only for participants that have    completed     Waterbug Census advanced training session.

Dates & Times:
1. Sunday 8 October 2017, 10am-1pm
2. Sunday 29 October 2017, 10am-1pm 

Locations:
1. Merri Creek, end of Lorne Street Fawkner (park on Lorne Street and walk approx. 200 downstream)
2. Merri Creek, 250 metres upstream end of Keady Street Coburg North. Parking on Keady Street or bike ride to site via Merri trail.

Bookings essential- MCMC 9380 8199 or email JuliaCirillo@mcmc.org.au (please include any dietary requirements).

This event is proudly supported by Melbourne Water

Saturday 21 October Wetland Walk and Talk in Darebin. 

10:30am-12:30pm Meet at Pavilion next to children’s Playground, Edwards Lake Park, Griffiths Street, Reservoir. Saturday 21 October, 10:30-12:30pm. Celebrate National Water Week by joining City of Darebin and Waterwatch environment staff on an easy walk and talk of the history, environmental benefits and the wonders of wetlands at Edwardes Lake Park in Reservoir. The City of Darebin are launching their new interactive water map and invite you to explore how Water Sensitive Urban Design in Darebin is helping to reduce pollution in our local waterways. Come learn more and get your hands wet testing the water quality and catching local waterbugs at the wetland walk and talk. Light refreshments provided. Families are welcome. This is a free event. Bookings essential here This event is proudly supported by the City of Darebin

Waterbug Census - advanced training*

When: Saturday, 21 October 2017, 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Where: Warburton (details provided on booking)
Details: Join Waterwatch and John Gooderham from the Waterbug Company to advance your waterbug identification skills. *Previous experience with waterbug monitoring for Waterwatch is required.
Registrations: Free event, places limited. Register via email to Yvonne Cabuang atyvonne.cabuang@melbournewater.com.au  or 131 722.

Frog census with the Friends of Edgars Creek. Thursday 9 November, 7:30-8:30pm.

Meet in front of Reservoir Scout Hall, Leamington Street Reservoir. Join Waterwatch and the Friends of Edgars Creek for a night of frog discovery. Learn to recognise different frog calls and help collect important data for the frog census including using the exciting new Melbourne Frog Census app. There will be a presentation and a walk around the wetlands and Edgars creek. Families are most welcome. The event involves walking, at times in the rain, so please bring weather appropriate clothing for the event. (Frogs love rain so don’t be put off by a rainy evening, this event will still go ahead.) Bookings essential here. This event is proudly supported by Melbourne Water