CEC Open Day

Sat 3 Sept, 9am - 2pm
Coastal Environment Centre, Nth Narrabeen 

Join us for fun and educational activities including celebrating the 20th anniversary of Narrabeen Head Aquatic Reserve. Learn from our experts about native bees, bush tucker, wildlife-friendly gardens, worm farming and keeping chickens. Free face painting for kids. 

Eco Awards 2022 open

Nominations close Fri 23 Sept

Nominate your unsung 'Eco-Hero'. We're seeking nominations from community members and environmental groups who have volunteered their time and effort to enhance the region’s diverse and valuable natural environment.

Sharing knowledge at the Sydney Science Trail

Educators from our Coastal Environment Centre shared their expertise and passion of the environment with students visiting the Australian Museum. Celebrating National Science Week students learnt about microplastics, marine habitats and more. Want to know more about educational resources at the CEC?

Super smut fungus combating smothering weed

Tradescantia (also known as spiderwort) is an aggressive weed that smothers our native vegetation. Our Bushcare teams have been working closely with the Pittwater Natural Heritage Association to trial the use of Smut fungus to control the weed. Early signs are looking good, with Smut now introduced at 20 sites across the Northern Beaches.

Keeping Curly Lagoon cleaner

A recently upgraded carpark at the North Curl Curl Community Centre comes with a handy environmental twist.

The new carpark which delivers 30 parking spaces along with improved accessibility to the centre also boasts a raingarden that reduces pollutants from entering Curl Curl Lagoon.

Save with solar, sooner than you think

With electricity prices on the rise, you could enjoy faster payback on your solar system.

Have you installed solar on your roof yet?  Visit our Simplifying Solar webpages then book in for a Solar Conversation for independent advice.