Sat, 14 November | Finding Platypus with eDNA: A Citizen Science Workshop

What can a bottle of water tell us about the animals living in our waterways?

Join King Island Landcare Group and EnviroDNA Program Manager, Josh Griffiths, for an introduction to environmental DNA (eDNA) and a new citizen science project investigating platypus and other vertebrates in King Island waterways.

Learn about platypus and waterway ecology, how eDNA can be used to detect wildlife from traces of genetic material left in the environment, and the correct techniques for collecting water samples. You’ll also find out how local citizen scientists can get involved in sampling waterways across the island.

The workshop launches eDNA Platypus Plus – A Citizen Scientists’ Program, which will see King Island Landcare Group coordinate sampling at up to 40 sites across the island. The results will provide baseline information about vertebrate presence in King Island waterways and help inform future conservation, research and management.

No previous citizen science or monitoring experience is required.

Saturday 14 November 2026 | 6.00pm–10.00pm
Cataraqui Room, King Island Hotel 
5 George Street, Currie

The workshop is indoors with seating and relatively level access. Food and drinks will be available to purchase from 5.30pm. Presentation from 7-8pm. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Supported by the TasPorts Community Grant Program as part of Landcare Tasmania's Tasmanian Community Landcare Gathering 2026.

To Book Phone: 0408 147 060 or 0418 123 898
Email: [email protected]

Make a weekend of it and join the Wings On King bird surveys

or join in with their Edna sampling and training  (21-23 October)

Supported by the TasPorts Community Grant Program as part of Landcare Tasmania's Tasmanian Community Landcare Gathering 2026.