Citizen Science Survey Camp #13 - Grand Final Weekend

Join GECO forest activists and ecologists for a three day Spring survey camp. Learn survey techniques and help us survey for threatened species in areas of forest scheduled for logging.

16300042_10154966940778420_1370971877148476823_o.jpgThe camp is free of charge, donations to cover costs are most appreciated.

IMPORTANT UPDATE - THE CAMP LOCATION HAS CHANGED.

Due to some road closures that will make survey sites difficult to access the camp will now be held in the Kuark Forest just 45 mins drive from Orbost.

Camping will now be at Kuark Gap. See the map below for directions.

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Drive past Orbost on the Princess Hwy for approx 15kms until you reach Murrungower picnic area. Turn left onto Murrungower Rd and continue for about 20-30 mins.
 
When a large intersection is reached with a big old tree in the middle of the intersection, turn left onto Greens rd.
 
Follow Greens Rd passing Jack Rd on your left and continue on Greens rd until the camp at Kuark Gap is reached.
Murrungower and Greens roads are gravel but are in good condition and suitable for all vehicles.
 
 
Vegan and Veg dinner is provided for $5 a plate each night (Friday, Saturday). Plates/bowls and cutlery provided.
 
Please bring your own breakfast and lunch.
 
The GECO kitchen tent will be set up with communal kitchen gear, gas burners and a water trailer providing hot water, a sink for washing up and rainwater for drinking.
 
We recommend you arrive on Thursday night (September 28th) to be ready for the start of the program on Friday morning at 9am.
 
Activities will run from Friday morning through to Sunday afternoon.
 
GECO supplies all survey equipment but if you have powerful torches, binoculars, compass, GPS, cameras etc please bring them.
 
No experience or prior learning is required, just a sense of adventure and reasonable level of fitness. Walks in the forest are not on formed tracks and various obstacles and hazards will be encountered.
 
Participants join walks at their own risk.
 
What to bring:
 
- Camping gear: tent/swag and tarp, head torch, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, water bottles/containers etc
 
- Warm clothing and wet weather gear
 
- Sturdy footwear for walking in the bush
 
- Gaiters or tough long pants for walking
 
- Food for breakfast and lunch for each day
 
- Money to purchase a $5 vegan meal each evening (all money goes to GECO campaign). You might also like to buy some GECO merchandise like hoodies, t shirts, posters, stickers etc.
 
- Fuel for your cars. Fill up in Orbost if coming from the south or Bombala if coming from the north. You need enough fuel to drive from the campground each day to field trip locations and still have enough left over to get out of Goongerah. If you have a jerry can bring it along.
 
East Gippsland is a remote environment, no shops, no fuel and limited phone reception. Be prepared.
 
There is some mobile coverage at the camp.

 

WHEN
September 29, 2017 at 9:00am - October 02, 2017
WHERE
Kuark Gap, Kuark Forest
Greens Rd Kuark Forest
Kuark Forest, Victoria 3888
Australia
Google map and directions
CONTACT
Ed Hill · · 0414 199 645 / 03 5154 0174
49 RSVPS
John O'Driscoll Mig Žvirblytė Emely Mccord Kasia Fab Justin Chey Eilli Jade Erica Franklin Kasia Fabijanska Nicola Zepta Lily Tessa Campisi Tulsi Love Kellie Jemila Rushton Emma Harvey Quokka Marsupial Kim Shimlaki Daniel Lee Sarah Mcconnell Gracie Hyett Olive Gole Han Gra Nura Solaris Daniel Bos Alice Moore Alfie Purtuhhs Catalina Miraestunbol Luke Hannaford Kegan Daly Bahha Saab Laura O'Connor Nathan Wainwright Vivianna Iatrou-Miritis Gem Tomkins Shellie Page Colin Mowbray Lenky Poouh Grace Woods Stephanie Helen Seeger Judith Deland Jasmine The-funky Rza Xanthe Panther Jo Possum Amy Dettmann

Who's RSVPing

John O'Driscoll
Mig Žvirblytė
Emely Mccord
Kasia Fab
Justin Chey
Eilli Jade
Erica Franklin
Kasia Fabijanska
Nicola Zepta Lily
Tessa Campisi
Tulsi Love Kellie
Jemila Rushton
Emma Harvey
Quokka Marsupial
Kim Shimlaki
Daniel Lee
Sarah Mcconnell
Gracie Hyett
Olive Gole
Han Gra
Nura Solaris
Daniel Bos
Alice Moore
Alfie Purtuhhs
Catalina Miraestunbol
Luke Hannaford
Kegan Daly
Bahha Saab
Laura O'Connor
Nathan Wainwright

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