UQ's Moreton Bay Research Station is inviting the public to celebrate its Open Day - a free, family-friendly event - tomorrow, November 20.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the refurbished North Stradbroke Island facilities.
UQ BAY FEST 2010 will run from10am to 3pm, with the public invited to take part in activities, workshops and demonstrations highlighting conservation, recycling, and the future of the Morton Bay Research Station.
The event is set to be a fun family day out, with activities including a touch tank, live animal displays and a marine mystery quiz.
Throughout the day, featured speakers will discuss current station research projects, including declining catch rates, fisheries management, observations of the tiger shark on the east coast of Australia, and nesting turtles on Milman Island.
At 11:30am, UQ PhD student Lydie Couturier will present on Project Manta and discuss the biology and ecology of the iconic species.
At 2:30pm, Louise Saunders from Batcare Australia will give a "Myth Busting Bats" presentation.
The gecko wildlife presentation held at 10:30am, 12:00pm, and 1:30pm will feature live reptiles and mammals native to Australia.
Children are encouraged to take part in a reverse garbage workshop, raising awareness about keeping beaches clean. Sponsored by Unmin, the event will combine creativity and education.
UQ BAY FEST 2010 will be held at Moreton Bay Research Station, located at the corner of Flinders Avenue and Fraser Street, Dunwich, North Stradbroke Island. Entry is free and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Getting there: Catch the ferry or water taxi from Toondah Harbour, Cleveland to Dunwich, North Stradbroke Island, followed by a 5 minute walk along the shore to MBRS.
For further information, contact Moreton Bay Research Station (telephone 07 3409 9058, email: mbrs@uq.edu.au)
