Community Events

Toormina Community Centre

Saturday 2 May, 3:00–5:30 PM

Andrew Turbill — environmental educator, wildlife naturalist, and the north coast’s own bird guy — shares his lifetime of close observation and his belief that learning to tune in to the birds around us is one of the most profound ways we can reconnect with where we live. He is joined by Professor Kirsten Benkendorff, marine biologist and Director of the National Marine Science Centre at Southern Cross University, who brings the science of our ocean world to life in ways that are both rigorous and deeply accessible.

Coffs Botanic Gardens Nature Discovery Room

Saturday 23 May, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM

Uncle Micklo and Auntie Yvette Pacey share their knowledge of caring for nature and Gumbaynggirr Country.

Woolgoolga Community Village

Saturday 20 June, 2:00–4:30 PM

Speakers include Professor Kirsten Benkendorff and Dr Graham Douglas, koalas, oceans and everything in between.

All events are free, with light refreshments and a screening of the Whispers of Wilderness film.

Everyone takes home a free Whispers of Wilderness coloring book, postcards and bookmarks. Come along for a chance to win a GKNP puzzle.