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
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