Most members are involved in the work of their individual groups and some of these recent projects and campaigns are outlined below.
Members also have a broad range of personal interests which are regularly featured in our EcoUpdate e-newsletter. These have included beekeeping, electric vehicles and building a portable sun-tracking solar panel.
PLANTING DATES for the Boat Harbour entrances to the Tomaree Coastal Walk
Friends of Tomaree NP have been funded, with community involvement, to restore habitat, some endangered littoral rainforest, along Boat Harbour entrances to the Tomaree Coastal Walk. Read more
d’Albora Marina
Delve into a range of features and issues associated with the marina’s concept plan and its appropriateness for Nelson Bay. Read more
Restoring Boat Harbour entrances to the Tomaree Coastal Walk
Friends of Tomaree NP have been funded, with community involvement, to restore habitat, some endangered littoral rainforest, along Boat Harbour entrances to the Tomaree Coastal Walk. Read more
Save Kings Hill Koalas
Kings Hill koalas are a breeding hub vital to Port Stephens, but are in peril with fast-tracked housing development fragmenting their habitat corridor and isolating them from other populations in peril. There are solutions and urgent action is needed – see how Read more
Anna Bay drainage an overloaded & complex system
Anna Bay drainage system presentation raised lots of questions about the suitability of current drainage infrastructure and management systems. Read more
Bushcare in Tomaree’s Fingal north
What a great team for a Tuesday in Tomaree! AGL and Aurecon participants worked cheerfully and energetically alongside the Friends of Tomaree National Park cutting bitou bush that smothers and replaces native vegetation. Read more
Tomaree’s wildflowers ~ a winter-spring treat
Tomaree’s winter-spring wildflowers boast a diverse and colourful array, particularly in our heathy woodlands, inspiring walks and exhibitions. Read more
Tomaree Coastal Walk ~ Birubi Point Aboriginal Place to One Mile Beach
Journey with us, as our NPA Bushwalk group, explored the diverse scenery and story from Birubi Point Aboriginal Place to One Mile Beach Read more
Coastal forest regen at One Mile Headland, Tomaree Coast Walk
A community of fantastic people gather at various events to gradually manage invasive weeds on the Tomaree Coastal Walk at One Mile / Morna Point Headland Read more
How much do we value nature?
In considering how much to value nature, we will overview some global thoughts on valuing nature, explore elements of our natural capital, our intergenerational relationships, and how we are seeing this play out in our local Port Stephens community, strategies and actions. Read more