Macro Muster 6 + Dinner

May 2024 | Bellingen Showground, Bellingen, NSW Australia

Our Research Question : Can a group of citizen scientists work together to do an accurate count of macroinvertebrates at multiple sites in a short amount of time?

Muster 6 Helpers Count + Dinner is the first of its’ kind - a dedicated event where Macro Helpers, Macro Helpers-in-training and Macro Teachers-in-training come together, both to conduct an accurate count of waterbugs at six sites, but also to learn from the Macro teachers, further their knowledge and become familiar with the process for future musters.

100%

of participants felt more connected to their community

100%

of participants felt they had new knowledge and skills to help protect the rivers of the Bellingen Shire

  • "I love this workshop!".

    - Participant

  • "What a great community event, it really helped me build so much new knowledge".

    - Participant

Outcomes

  • 1 event

  • 24 participants

  • 9 partnerships

  • Connections amongst community members, community groups, and partners strengthened.

Project Partners

  • North Coast Local Land Services

  • NSW Waterwatch

  • Apex Enviro Solutions

  • Bellinger Landcare

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