Want to help out and collect seagrass flowers? Register for one of our collection events using the links below. Places are limited so be sure to register today!
Where do we go? Where do we meet?
Meeting time is 7:30am at the Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre. The ferry will depart at 8:00am taking us to South End of Curtis Island.
- You’ll come back on the afternoon ferry service, departing Curtis Island at 3:30pm, arriving back in Gladstone around 4:30pm.
- How much does it cost?
- The Ferry ticket is free!
- We ask you register but we understand things change, especially the weather! If you need to cancel, please cancel your registration through the link provided on your ticket confirmation.
What do I need to bring
This is a full day on the island, so be sure to bring:
- Long sleeve shirt and pants,
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses),
- Water bottle, snacks and lunch if you want,
- Shoes/wet suit boots that can get wet (and muddy), and
- Your best flower spotters
We have to wait for the tide to go out so we can access where the meadows grow, so there is time on the island to explore, pack a picnic for lunch if you wish, or just hang out by the beach.
What do I do? What to expect?
Head on down to the meeting point at our marina front campus – 213 Alf O’Rourke Drive, Callemondah. CMERC staff will be there to meet you.
We will head next door to the ferry and on the way over to Curtis Island, our CQUniversity CMERC team of scientists will deliver a talk and give you an introduction to seagrass and flower collection. Numbers are limited on the ferry, so please be sure to register.
When you arrive at Curtis Island, take some time to look around Curtis Island, grab a bite to eat and prepare for the picking!
Our CMERC team of scientists will meet back up with you at the designated time and will be on-hand throughout the day to answer any of your questions. When the tide is right, we'll go get picking!
When we’re done, we will board the ferry (it departs at 3:30pm so don’t be late!) and come on back to Gladstone.
Please note: This activity involves moderate physical effort in a tidal environment. It can be hot and wet work and you will get a little muddy. If you have any questions or concerns, contact us.
Other Collection Days
- Saturday 26 Sep 26
- Saturday 24 Oct 26
