Citizen Science volunteering
Citizen science allows everyday people to contribute to scientific research by collecting valuable data on our environment.
There are plenty of ways to get involved on the Gold Coast. You can team up with NaturallyGC to help set up fauna monitoring cameras, survey for threatened species like the Greater Glider and other nocturnal animals or join other initiatives and events from our partners. You'll have the chance to assist with tracking wildlife populations such as platypus, koalas, and whales, or support efforts to keep our water quality in check through water sampling.
Anyone can participate, whether it's through organised events with us or our partners, or by taking part in self-paced initiatives like iNaturalist, Frog ID Week, and the Aussie Bird Count.
Get involved
Apply for a community grant
We support a range of community organisations through grants to help deliver events and projects including citizen science activities. Find out how to apply for a community grant.
If you are an organisation or community group looking to undertake scientific research on Council-controlled parkland, approval might be required. For further information visit Temporary access to parks for scientific research.