Coastal Environment Centre in North Narrabeen on Saturday 30 August 2025 - 9am to 2pm.
Come along for a fun-filled outing celebrating our local environment, engage in hands on activities and learn about sustainable living at our annual Open Day!
Whether you're bringing the kids or coming solo, there's something for everyone:
- Explore free interactive exhibits at the Coastal Environment Centre
- Meet animals from Sydney Zoo and Bugs About
- Join workshops with Bush to Bowl and Wyld with Bees.
- Enjoy nature crafts, face painting, and story sessions for kids
- Take home a free plant from our giveaways
- Grab a bite at the Scouts’ sausage sizzle
- Learn about sustainable living – composting, chickens, solar and more
- Relax with live music and good vibes throughout the day
Plus, chat with teams from Northern Beaches Council, including:
- Bushland & Biodiversity
- Simplifying Solar
- Environmental Volunteers
- Road Safety
Discover, connect, and be inspired by the amazing work happening in our local environment.
Program highlights
Check out our free workshops, presentations or consultations.
Bush to Bowl's 'Bushtucker and Foodways Talk'
9.45 - 10.45am
Join us for a unique workshop on Aboriginal bush tucker, led by a knowledgeable Aboriginal facilitator!
Gain an understanding of the traditional uses and cultural significance of bush plants and food to the Aboriginal people.
Back to the Blooms: Restoring Native Pollinator Populations Presentation
11.15am - 12pm
Join Urban Ecologist and Educator, Wyld, for a presentation exploring how emerging diseases, climate change, and urban development are contributing to the decline of our local pollinators.
Wildlife Friendly Garden
12.30am - 1pm
Join us for a short talk on simple ways to attract wildlife to your garden. Learn how to think more like an animal, understand what different animals need and what is going to help them feel safe.
Solar and Energy Roadshow
9am - 2pm
We are simplifying solar and providing energy efficiency tips to help you. Bring along your electricity bill and drop in for a chat with Council’s Sustainability Team. Free consultations.
Pricing
Contact information
Location
Coastal Environment Centre Pelican Path
North Narrabeen NSW 2101