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.
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
Fingal bushcare making a difference
Friends of Tomaree National Park’s newest team is at Fingal Bay. They’re gradually building and have already made inroads managing invasive weeds along this part of the Tomaree Coastal Walk. Read more
Anna Bay fears worsening floods and wildlife loss
Anna Bay feared worsening floods and wildlife loss. However the flood prone community celebrates the ‘loss on appeal’ of the proposed AB Rises housing development. Read more
Tree and vegetation vandalism watch
Our green Port Stephens is losing its tree cover, not only from development, but illegally from vandals killing trees to extend foreshore views. Read more
Nigel Waters ~ a community and environmental champion!
Port Stephens farewelled Nigel and Nikki Water at a booked out dinner. Nigel is a community and environmental champion and Nikki an arts and community treasure. Port Stephens is fortunate to have had their talents, dedication and friendship these many years, and indeed to have made Port Stephens a better place! Read more
A vandal expands the tree story of woe
ENVIRONMENTAL SABOTAGE ~ Council and community start the rehabilitation following the chainsaw wielding vandal. We’ll never regain this loss on the iconic Bridle Path. Community loss of shade trees, wildlife habitat, climate control and oxygen ~ for what, improved views? Read more
Quarry applications continue unabated
‘There has been a failure by government to engage in strategic planning in relation to quarry developments despite calls for this from the community. Unless of course the strategic plan is to simply transform our area into a super quarry for Sydney.’ Save Balickera inc. Read more
Why Your Garden Matters
We help you create a wildlife-friendly garden by offering hints and tips on how to attract local wildlife to your garden, what to plant and how to keep wildlife as safe as possible while they’re visiting. Includes a habitat planting guide and brochure. Read more
Picnic for Nature ~ connecting beach, bush and your backyard
Our Picnic for Nature, a fun family event to celebrate 40 years of Tomaree National Park, focused on ways to connect beach, bush and your backyard. From making bird nest boxes, bee and insect hotels, to local plants that encourage pollinators, and more, we enjoyed a day meeting lots in our community, Read more
Affiliate profile: North Arm Cove Community Association
The Community is deeply concerned about the 3,500 lot paper subdivision adjacent to the village covering about 800 hectares, and currently zoned Rural Landscape RU2. Unlawful development and land clearing is accelerating, and is damaging the local environment. Read more