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SUMMARY:Raft Count - Marina Team
DESCRIPTION:Join us in counting Little Penguins in St Kilda and learn from our dedicated volunteers about this unique colony! \nAs a citizen scientist\, you’ll join one of two small teams – each made up of five participants and one team leader. You’ll help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (a group of penguins in the water) as they return home at sunset. This non‑intrusive study collects valuable long‑term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends. Your observations directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWhat’s Involved \n\nManually count penguin rafts (groups of penguins in the water) from the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron Marina as they arrive at sunset\nContribute valuable data to long‑term monitoring of arrival patterns and population trends\nSupport the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony through hands‑on citizen science\nExperience these remarkable birds up close while learning from trained Earthcare volunteers\n\nProgram details \n\nDuration: Approximately 2 hours \nWhen: Monday\, Wednesday\, and Friday evenings \nStart Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with season) \nWhere: Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron Marina\nWhat to bring: warm clothes\, closed toe shoes\, water\, binoculars (optional). \n\nSite Information \nLocation: End of the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron Marina  \n\nYou’ll be stationed on a floating platform surrounded by water. The platform may move slightly due to its floating nature \nFrom this position\, you’ll get an excellent view of the penguins in the water as they make their way to the breakwater to nest.\nYou will also be able to spot penguins on the breakwater using a red light torch provided by your team leader\n\nEarthcare St Kilda gratefully acknowledges the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron for providing access to the marina\, enabling this important citizen science program to take place.  \n \nRequirements \n\nNo experience needed  \nMust be 18 years or older\n\nRegistrations through Earthcare St Kilda are ESSENTIAL. \nAs this event takes place on RMYS property\, your registration details may be shared with the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron in the event of an emergency or incident to confirm who accessed their site. \nBird Flu Protocols \nIn response to recent detections of H5 bird flu in Australia\, we are introducing additional biosecurity protocols to reduce the risk of spread during our events. It is a requirement that all participants adhere to these protocols. If you would like a copy of these protocols prior to your session\, please email research@earthcarestkilda.org.au. \nAs a part of these measures\, if any dead wildlife is observed\, the session will be immediately cancelled. Additionally\, with the recent detection of H5 bird flu in Victoria\, we all citizen‑scientist participation on the Breakwater Team has been suspended. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact research@earthcarestkilda.org.au \nREGISTER HERE\nRegistrations open 5pm Monday 17th August \nEarthcare St Kilda acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation\, the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters where this program takes place. We pay our respects to Elders past and present
URL:https://earthcarestkilda.org.au/event/raft-count-marina-team-125/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260904T174000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260904T194000
DTSTAMP:20260811T042712Z
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SUMMARY:Raft Count - Marina Team
DESCRIPTION:Join us in counting Little Penguins in St Kilda and learn from our dedicated volunteers about this unique colony! \nAs a citizen scientist\, you’ll join one of two small teams – each made up of five participants and one team leader. You’ll help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (a group of penguins in the water) as they return home at sunset. This non‑intrusive study collects valuable long‑term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends. Your observations directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWhat’s Involved \n\nManually count penguin rafts (groups of penguins in the water) from the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron Marina as they arrive at sunset\nContribute valuable data to long‑term monitoring of arrival patterns and population trends\nSupport the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony through hands‑on citizen science\nExperience these remarkable birds up close while learning from trained Earthcare volunteers\n\nProgram details \n\nDuration: Approximately 2 hours \nWhen: Monday\, Wednesday\, and Friday evenings \nStart Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with season) \nWhere: Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron Marina\nWhat to bring: warm clothes\, closed toe shoes\, water\, binoculars (optional). \n\nSite Information \nLocation: End of the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron Marina  \n\nYou’ll be stationed on a floating platform surrounded by water. The platform may move slightly due to its floating nature \nFrom this position\, you’ll get an excellent view of the penguins in the water as they make their way to the breakwater to nest.\nYou will also be able to spot penguins on the breakwater using a red light torch provided by your team leader\n\nEarthcare St Kilda gratefully acknowledges the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron for providing access to the marina\, enabling this important citizen science program to take place.  \n \nRequirements \n\nNo experience needed  \nMust be 18 years or older\n\nRegistrations through Earthcare St Kilda are ESSENTIAL. \nAs this event takes place on RMYS property\, your registration details may be shared with the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron in the event of an emergency or incident to confirm who accessed their site. \nBird Flu Protocols \nIn response to recent detections of H5 bird flu in Australia\, we are introducing additional biosecurity protocols to reduce the risk of spread during our events. It is a requirement that all participants adhere to these protocols. If you would like a copy of these protocols prior to your session\, please email research@earthcarestkilda.org.au. \nAs a part of these measures\, if any dead wildlife is observed\, the session will be immediately cancelled. Additionally\, with the recent detection of H5 bird flu in Victoria\, we all citizen‑scientist participation on the Breakwater Team has been suspended. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact research@earthcarestkilda.org.au \nREGISTER HERE\nRegistrations open 5pm Monday 17th August \nEarthcare St Kilda acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation\, the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters where this program takes place. We pay our respects to Elders past and present
URL:https://earthcarestkilda.org.au/event/27743012/
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SUMMARY:St Kilda Beach Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a meaningful day of conservation as we help clean up St Kilda beach!\n  \nRegistration: REGISTER HERE. Once registered via the link you will receive a confirmation email that includes the exact meeting point\, time\, and other important information. \nTime: 10am – 12pm \nAge limits: Participants must be 5 years or older (under‑16s MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult). \nPrice: All our events are free. If someone offers to sell you a ticket please decline and report. \nAll equipment is provided. \nMeeting Location: Start of St Kilda Pier. Look for the Earthcare Flags. \n \n======================================== \nBird Flu Update \nIn response to recent detections of H5 bird flu in Australia\, we are introducing additional biosecurity protocols to reduce the risk of spread during our events. It is a requirement that all participants on the breakwater team adhere to these protocols. If you would like a copy of these protocols prior to your session\, please email research@earthcarestkilda.org.au. \nAs a part of these measures\, if any dead wildlife is observed on the breakwater\, the session will be immediately cancelled. Additionally\, if H5 bird flu is detected in Victoria\, we will immediately suspend all breakwater clean up activities.  \n======================================== \n𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑢𝑏𝑏𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑝𝑠 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑎 𝑠𝑎𝑓𝑒𝑟\, 𝑐𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑟 𝑒𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑢𝑖𝑛𝑠. 𝑇𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑦 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑛\, 𝑠𝑎𝑓𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑒.
URL:https://earthcarestkilda.org.au/event/breakwater-clean-up-16/
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SUMMARY:Penguin Patrol Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Penguin Patrol program is a FREE school holiday activity for kids aged 8–12. It’s a fun\, hands‑on two‑part experience where children learn all about Little Penguins\, their homes\, and how rubbish and plastic affect the colony and the marine environment. Blending science\, creativity\, and real‑world action\, kids get to explore\, make things\, and discover simple ways to help protect wildlife \n  \nBookings open Monday 24h August 2026 \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/penguin-patrol-school-holiday-program-september \n  \n  \nWorkshop – Learn\, Create\, Protect \nDate: Monday 21st September \nTime: 10am – 11:30am \nLocation: Port Phillip Ecocentre \nChildren will: \n\nDiscover how to identify Little Penguins through interactive\, hands‑on activities\n\n\nExplore penguin habitat and needs by designing and building their own model burrow\n\n\nInvestigate how rubbish threatens penguins and other coastal wildlife\n\n\nTake part in practical activities that inspire action\, such as sorting waste\, designing a reusable tote bag\, and transforming rubbish into something useful\n\nExcursion – Explore\, Investigate\, Take Action \nLocation: St Kilda Pier \nDate: Tuesday 22nd September \nTime: 10am – 11:30am OR 12:30pm – 2pm \nChildren will: \n\nVisit a real Little Penguin habitat and connect their incursion learning to the natural world\n\n\nTake part in a beach clean‑up to explore where our waste comes from and analyze what they collect\n\n\nDiscuss how everyday choices can prevent waste from reaching our beaches and harming wildlife\n\nThere are limited spaces available so get in quick! \nPlease note: \n\nIt is preferred that children attend both the workshop and the excursion.\nParents and guardians are responsible for drop‑off and pick‑up at each location.\nParents are encouraged to attend the excursion. For the incursion\, we ask that parents do not remain in the room due to capacity limits.\nAll sessions are fully supervised by Earthcare St Kilda staff and trained volunteers with Working with Children’s Check’s\, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for every child.\nThe excursion is not a guaranteed opportunity to see Little Penguins. While there is a chance of spotting one\, sightings are rare during the day. If you’re interested in seeing Little Penguins at night\, you can book a free guided tour here: https://bookings.penguins.org.au/BookingCat/Availability/?ParentCategory=STKD\nFurther details — including meeting points\, what to bring\, and what to expect — will be provided upon booking.\nFor any questions contact\, education@earthcarestkilda.org.au
URL:https://earthcarestkilda.org.au/event/penguin-patrol-workshop-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260922T100000
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UID:3571-1790071200-1790083800@earthcarestkilda.org.au
SUMMARY:Penguin Patrol Excursion
DESCRIPTION:The Penguin Patrol program is a FREE school holiday activity for kids aged 8–12. It’s a fun\, hands‑on two‑part experience where children learn all about Little Penguins\, their homes\, and how rubbish and plastic affect the colony and the marine environment. Blending science\, creativity\, and real‑world action\, kids get to explore\, make things\, and discover simple ways to help protect wildlife \n  \nBookings open Monday 24th August 2026 \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/penguin-patrol-school-holiday-program-september \n  \n  \n  \nWorkshop – Learn\, Create\, Protect \nDate: Monday 21st September \nTime: 10am – 11:30am \nLocation: Port Phillip Ecocentre \nChildren will: \n\nDiscover how to identify Little Penguins through interactive\, hands‑on activities\n\n\nExplore penguin habitat and needs by designing and building their own model burrow\n\n\nInvestigate how rubbish threatens penguins and other coastal wildlife\n\n\nTake part in practical activities that inspire action\, such as sorting waste\, designing a reusable tote bag\, and transforming rubbish into something useful\n\nExcursion – Explore\, Investigate\, Take Action \nLocation: St Kilda Pier \nDate: Tuesday 22nd September \nTime: 10am – 11:30am OR 12:30pm – 2pm \nChildren will: \n\nVisit a real Little Penguin habitat and connect their incursion learning to the natural world\n\n\nTake part in a beach clean‑up to explore where our waste comes from and analyze what they collect\n\n\nDiscuss how everyday choices can prevent waste from reaching our beaches and harming wildlife\n\nThere are limited spaces available so get in quick! \nPlease note: \n\nIt is preferred that children attend both the workshop and the excursion.\nParents and guardians are responsible for drop‑off and pick‑up at each location.\nParents are encouraged to attend the excursion. For the incursion\, we ask that parents do not remain in the room due to capacity limits.\nAll sessions are fully supervised by Earthcare St Kilda staff and trained volunteers with Working with Children’s Check’s\, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for every child.\nThe excursion is not a guaranteed opportunity to see Little Penguins. While there is a chance of spotting one\, sightings are rare during the day. If you’re interested in seeing Little Penguins at night\, you can book a free guided tour here: https://bookings.penguins.org.au/BookingCat/Availability/?ParentCategory=STKD\nFurther details — including meeting points\, what to bring\, and what to expect — will be provided upon booking.\nFor any questions contact\, education@earthcarestkilda.org.au
URL:https://earthcarestkilda.org.au/event/penguin-patrol-excursion-2/
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