Mudflat Monitoring Citizen Science Field Training Session - Thompson Beach

Mudflat Monitoring Citizen Science Field Training Session - Thompson Beach

Join Flinders University Researchers, and the Green Adelaide Coast and Seas Team for a hands-on field training session to learn how to monitor the Thompson Beach mudflat.

By attending this practical session you'll learn:

• How to assess mudflat health

• How to find, collect and identify macroinvertebrates

• An understanding of shorebird food availability

Training session details:

Date: Monday 18 May 2026

Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Thompson Beach

Meeting Point: South Public Toilet Carpark, see map below

Accessibility:

Participants will need to be comfortable walking across uneven, muddy terrain and accessing the mudflat, with conditions varying depending on the tide (please note training will occur during low tide). The session involves standing, bending, and working at ground level.

What to bring:

To stay comfortable please come prepared with:

• Closed-toe shoes (expect them to get muddy)

• Sun protection: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses

• Weather protection: rain jacket or windproof layer if needed

• Water and snacks

• Clothing you don't mind getting dirty

Register by COB Friday 15 May 2026

For any enquiries, please contact chloe.mcskimming3@sa.gov.au.

We look forward to seeing you at the training session.

Photo Credit: Flinders University.