A community cane toad bust event is planned for Waterlily Park, Ocean Shores, on Thursday, 16 January from 5.30pm till 8.30pm.
Organised by Byron Council and environment group, Watergum, the event aims to inform residents to identify cane toads and ‘humanely reduce cane toad and tadpole numbers’.
Organisers say, ‘You’ll have the opportunity to practise collecting toads in preparation for our upcoming online toad bust challenge, where you can compete for exciting prizes!’
‘We have partnered with not-for-profit community environment group, Watergum, to tackle cane toads head on.
‘Studies show that cane toad control efforts can remove between 28 per cent to 47 per cent of a localised toad population.
‘As summer is cane toad breeding season, this is the ideal time to join our community cane toad bust event and cane toad information session, and work together to control cane toads’.
What to bring
Organisers say to bring covered walking shoes, insect protection, drinking water, and appropriate clothing for outdoors at night.
‘If you have a toad bust kit, please bring it along’.
‘If not, Watergum will have gear you can use’.
Toad busting kit equipment includes a bucket with a lid, rubber garden gloves, a torch and pick-up stick (optional).
To register your attendance (free, including light food), visit https://tinyurl.com/yc46cty9.
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