Events - September 2006

Fish Survey Training Workshop - Mon 4th and associated Training Dive - Thurs 7th

Clean up the World Weekend Dives and Foreshore clean ups - Sun 17th

URG HarbourKeepers Fish Survey - Sun 17th

Bush Regeneration - Reef Beach - Sun 17th

Fish Survey Training Workshop - Mon 4th and associated Fish Survey Training Dive - Thurs 7th

Torrential rain will not stop us (we'll get wet anyway) but gale force winds will. A report of white caps in Chowder Bay was enough to convince us that this was not a day for surveying - more a day for hot chocolate and a film! Students from this workshop are now finding places on future workshops and we are all looking forward to summer more than ever.

For information on the surveys click here

Dives are held courtesy of Plunge Diving and the Environmental Trust. See our supporters section for more details

Register today as a HarbourKeeper to receive our newsletters and start participating!

International Clean up the World Weekend - Sun 17th

Be part of a global initiative to improve the environment we, and every other species on the planet, inhabits by being part of International Clean up the World Weekend. Since 1993 this event has inspired more than 40 million volunteers in over 100 countries to "Think Globally, Act Locally" by taking part in community clean ups. HarbourKeepers events will include beach clean ups and underwater clean ups.

Chowder Bay, Mosman - HarbourKeepers can dive with our Primary Dive Supporter Plunge Diving to help keep this beautiful bay in pristine condition. Equipment will be provided but divers must be certified as PADI Open Water Divers or equivalent, have 25 logged dives and have dived in the last 6 months. Limited places, get involved by contacting Dave at daver@marine.org.au.

Camp Cove, Watsons Bay - Dive with Sydney's Underwater Research Group (URG) to clean up this favourite Sydney Harbour dive site. Non-members can become free honorary members for the day, however they will need to provide their own equipment. BBQ and clean ups start at 12.30. Information about URG can be found at www.urgdiveclub.org.au.

Balmoral Pool, Balmoral - Land-based and underwater clean ups are happening at Balmoral Pool so you needn't get wet to get involved! A good chance for divers to bring along their non-diving partners and achieve a positive environmental outcome. Dive services are arranged through Dive 2000. Contact Liz Brodie on liz.brodie@snapdragon.com.au for details.

Fairlight Beach, Fairlight - A land based clean up and greening expo will be held at Fairlight Beach and along the harbourside walkway by the Fairlight Community Precinct Forum. Come along and get involved in a clean up and at the same time learn about and comment on plans to "green" the walkway. A great opportunity for Fairlight residents to become involved in making their environment a better place to live and for everyone else to contribute to a positive environmental outcome that all visitors to Fairlight will enjoy. No need to pre-register, just go to Fairlight Beach and register on the day: 8am to 12 noon.

URG HarbourKeepers Fish Survey - Sun 17th

UnderWater Research Group (URG) will be conducting both shore and boat Fish Identification survey dives on Sunday 17th September.

For information on the surveys click here.

URG dives are some of the most popular HarbourKeepers activities, so if you are intersted try to get on board quick! For more information about URG go to www.urgdiveclub.org.au

Bush Regeneration - Reef Beach, Balgowlah Heights
Sun 17th

These monthly bush regeneration activities are a great chance to socialise with your fellow HarbourKeepers, help look after Sydney Harbour and take in the scenic views! Newcomers will learn new skills while regenerating the natural bushland around Reef Beach.

Bush regeneration at this site is conducted in conjunction with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). NPWS provide training for beginners so that everyone could get involved no matter what their level of experience.

To get involved in Reef Beach bush regeneration register as a HarbourKeeper.

Please click here to register!

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