Citizen Science

Platypus Watch – Putting Perridak Back on Track Citizen Science Project (Session 2)

Be part of this exciting water quality monitoring project, one component of our larger mission of increasing platypus populations in the lower Werribee River. Platypus Watch is being run in partnership with Victoria University, whose researchers and specialist Environmental Engineers will guide citizen scientists over a 12-month period to test water quality. The sessions will …

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Save Our Soils Water Watch

As part of our Save Our Soils project, we are running monthly water quality testing in Werribee South. Join us on the 4th Tuesday of the month to analyse the quality of water flowing from the farms via three drain outlets into the river. We test for pH, nitrate and phosphorus levels and turbidity, building …

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Science at Skeleton Creek

Calling all citizen scientists! Join us for a monthly walk along Skeleton Creek, Truganina to collect some water samples. We’ll begin at Talliver Terrace Park, and along the way do a bit of a Litter Blitz, while looking out for some of the plants and animals that call the creek home. After collecting the samples …

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Waterwatch – June

Waterwatch is a citizen science program for monitoring waterway health. Come join the Werribee Riverkeeper and other citizen scientists at this monthly water testing program at Bungey’s Hole. WHEN: 1st Saturday of the month TIME: 9am – 10am (Note this month of June, we’ll start at 8am) WHERE: Bungey’s Hole, on the Werribee River, behind the …

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Waterwatch – May

Waterwatch is a citizen science program for monitoring waterway health. Come join the Werribee Riverkeeper and other citizen scientists at this monthly water testing program at Bungey’s Hole. WHEN: 1st Saturday of the month TIME: 9am – 10am WHERE: Bungey’s Hole, on the Werribee River, behind the Werribee District Angler’s Club, Chirnside Park precinct. These water …

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Science at Skeleton Creek

Calling all citizen scientists! Join us for a monthly walk along Skeleton Creek, Truganina to collect some water samples. We’ll begin at Talliver Terrace Park, and along the way do a bit of a Litter Blitz, while looking out for some of the plants and animals that call the creek home. After collecting the samples …

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Waterwatch at Bungey’s Hole – April

Waterwatch is a citizen science program for monitoring waterway health. Come join the Werribee Riverkeeper and other citizen scientists at this monthly water testing program at Bungey’s Hole. WHEN: 1st Saturday of the month TIME: 9am – 10am WHERE: Bungey’s Hole, on the Werribee River, behind the Werribee District Angler’s Club, Chirnside Park precinct. These water …

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