Waterbug Survey Whitebelts - Learn Waterbugs ID & Survey - Uriarra Crossing

Dive into nature! Join us to learn how to survey and ID waterbugs up close at this hands-on survey event.
About this Event

Waterbug Survey Whitebelts

Ready to dive into the world of waterbugs? Join us in person for a fun and hands-on session where you'll learn how to survey and ID waterbugs. Whether you're a complete beginner, just curious or a lapsed bug surveyor, this event is perfect to kickstart your journey into waterbug discovery. Don’t miss out on this chance to get your Whitebelt in waterbug surveying!

At the event we will learn why waterbugs are important for our aquatic ecosystems and why we study them to understand water quality. We'll then head down tothe water to demonstrate best practice waterbug survey technique to ensure the bugs stay happy and healthy. Finally, we'll sort and ID the bugs, teaching you how to use our identification resources to learn all about the waterbugs living in our waterways

Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Arrival, health and safety discussion and introductions
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Waterbug Survey techniques
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Waterbug Identification
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Wrap up and next steps