Think you know which bin it goes in? Take the Binnovation challenge and discover how getting it right can help keep litter out of our waterways.

Explore the incredible marine life of our local rockpools and discover what’s hiding in the sand.
Join us for a guided exploration of Fairlight’s rock platform, where we’ll uncover some of the fascinating creatures that make their homes between the tides and learn more about this unique and fragile environment.
Then head to the beach to take part in a hands-on microplastics sampling session, investigating the tiny pieces of plastic that can be easily overlooked and discovering how they find their way into our marine environment.

Join us for a guided walk exploring the fascinating marine life that thrives between the tides. Explore the rockpools, encounter some of the remarkable creatures that call this ever-changing environment home, and discover how they have adapted to life on the edge of the ocean.

Join photographer Tim Seaton for an inspiring and hands-on photography session exploring the beauty of Avalon’s coastal environment.

Join us at Avalon Surf Club for an inspiring evening of ocean adventure, storytelling and film as part of Northern Beaches Council's Ocean Festival 2026.

Come out of your shell, grab a coffee, and connect with others while learning about what’s being done to bring our local marine and coastal habitats back to life.

From sharks and corals to eDNA, discover the latest science transforming our understanding of Sydney’s marine environment.

Come meet Tilly the Turtle at the library for a special story time celebrating Ocean Festival.

Think you know which bin it goes in? Take the Binnovation challenge and discover how getting it right can help keep litter out of our waterways.

Come out of your shell, grab a coffee, and connect with others while learning about what’s being done to bring our local marine and coastal habitats back to life.

Join a tour of the Living Seawalls installation at Clontarf. Innovative habitat panels, developed based on over 20 years of research, are revitalising marine ecosystems along the hardened shoreline.