Upcoming Events
Annual Mound Monitoring and Training
When
Saturday October 18th, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Sunday October 19th, 8am - 1pm
Where
West Wyalong, NSW
What to Expect
Transport
Volunteers will be required to provide their own transport to and from West Wyalong.
Accommodation
Accommodation will be provided by the NSWMRG.
On The Day
Saturday, volunteers will have the opportunity to attend a training session delivered by Graeme Tonkin from the National Malleefowl Recovery Group. The first half of the training will be held indoors and provide participants with information about why we monitor and what data is required. Following this we will head outdoors to have a go at monitoring a Malleefowl mound.
Sunday volunteers will be provided with their own monitoring equipment and given a list of mounds to monitor.
Participants will require long sleeve shirts and pants, enclosed shoes, hat, sunscreen and plenty of water.
How to Get Involved
To register your interest please email Libby at nswmrg@gmail.com
Please note, you are required to be a current member of the NSWMRG to participate in the training and monitoring.
Mound Monitoring at Yathong Nature Reserve
When
Thursday November 13th - Monday November 17th
Where
Yathong Nature Reserve (north of Hillston and north-west of Mt Hope)
What to Expect
Transport
Volunteers will be required to make their own way to and from Yathong. An AWD vehicle is required at a minimum.
Accommodation
Accommodation will be provided but spots are limited. Volunteers will be required to provide their own linen (king single sheets, sleeping bag and towel). A camp kitchen and utensils are available.
How to Get Involved
To register your interest please email Tarnya Cox at tarnya.cox@dpird.nsw.gov.au