Meet Your Creeks

Meet Your Creeks: Explore & Protect the Cooloola Coast

Dive into the world of local ecology! Residents and visitors are invited to Meet Your Creeks—a free, hands-on community event dedicated to exploring and protecting the vital freshwater systems of the Cooloola Coast.

From testing water quality to hunting for aquatic "water bugs" (macroinvertebrates), this is your chance to step into the shoes of a scientist for a day. Whether you’re a curious local or a family looking for an outdoor adventure, you’ll learn how the health of our upstream creeks directly impacts the prestigious Great Sandy Strait Ramsar Wetland.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, 23rd May 2026

• Locations: Rainbow Beach, Tin Can Bay, and Cooloola Cove

• Cost: FREE (All ages welcome)

• Experience: None required!

What’s Happening?

• Hands-on Monitoring: Learn real-world water testing techniques used by our WaterWatch volunteers.

• Bug Hunting: Discover the tiny creatures living beneath the surface that tell us if a creek is healthy.

• Support Local Conservation: This event supports Cooloola Coastcare’s Waterwatch program, contributing to the long-term stewardship of our region.

• Community Connection: Meet like-minded neighbours passionate about our unique environment.

What to Bring

To ensure you have a great day by the water, please remember to wear:

• Enclosed shoes (required for safety)

• Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)

• A sense of adventure!

Ready to make a splash? Join us at your nearest creek or spend the day visiting all three locations! Please get a ticket for each location if you plan to spend the day with us.

Register now: www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au