Events

Upcoming grass-roots ocean conservation events 

Upcoming Events

Thursday, 20 August 2026

Beach Clean Up & Biodiversity Walk

Fingal Head, NSW

Join us for a morning of citizen science with a beach clean-up and biodiversity photography walk at Fingal Head.

SATURDAY, 22 AUGUST 2026

Brunswick River Beach Clean & Litter survey

Brunswick River, NSW

Join our Byron-Tweed Hope Spot Champion partners for a clean up and litter survey at Brunswick Heads, NSW. 

Saturday, 5 SEPTEMBER 2026

Beach Clean Up & Litter Survey, Hastings Point

Hastings Point, NSW

Join us & Hastings Point Marine Discovery Centre for a beach clean and litter survey at the southern end of Hastings Point.

SATURDAY, 13 september 2026

Byron Bay Beach Clean & Litter survey

Belongil Beach, NSW

Join our Byron-Tweed Hope Spot Champion partners for a clean up and litter survey at Brunswick Heads, NSW. 

SATURDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2026

Cudgen Creek Clean Up & Paddle

Kingscliff, NSW

Join us & local Ocean Champions – Watersports Guru,  for a morning of citizen science, paddling Cudgen Creek to complete a creek clean-up and litter survey in Kingscliff.

THURSDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2026

Action for our Oceans

Byron Bay, NSW

The two-hour session connects local stories with three immediate actions: adding a personal message to a 30×30 letter to the NSW Premier, sharing a valued place through the Protect Your Patch campaign to share with politicians, and developing submission points for NSW’s offshore Temperate East Marine Parks Network Review, a real opportunity to reach 30% for our marine waters. 

SATURDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2026

East Coast Dolphin Watch Workshop - Gold Coast

Point Danger, QLD

Learn about the Gold Coast dolphin population and how to observe and record your sightings as a citizen scientist.

SUNDAY, 27 september 2026

Richmond RiverFest

Ballina, NSW

Celebrate the Richmond River with this fun filled and action packed festival. On 27th September, join us for the opening event, with markets, talks and special river tours where you can learn about the local wildlife and conservation issues.

SATURDAY, 3 OCTOBER 2026

Ocean Champion Citizen Science Biodiversity Field trip

Byron Bay, NSW

Learn about our local species – who they are, the threats they face, and important science you can contribute to – with our new online Ocean Champion Citizen Science course. Then head out to sea to put what you’ve learnt into action with a boat trip and snorkel in the Byron-Tweed Hope Spot.

TBC OCTOBER 2026

Plant for the Blue Planet -
Create habitat in your patch

Kingscliff, NSW

Community workshop exploring how we can create habitat for native wildlife in our backyards and urban space. Learn how our gardens are also connected to our waterways and ultimately the ocean.

SATURDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2026

Beach Clean Up & Litter Survey

Lighthouse Beach, Ballina, NSW

Join us alongside Richmond Landcare, Ballina Coastcare & Riverkeepers, for a beach clean up and litter survey at Lighthouse Beach, Ballina. 11:30am-1pm.

SATURDAY, 31 OCTOBER 2026

ReMade: Eco-Craft Workshop

Pottsville Community Hall, NSW

Get creative and give discarded materials a second life! Join us for a hands-on eco-craft workshop where you’ll learn how to transform recycled materials, including fabric and recovered fishing rope, into your own beautiful and useful coiled basket.

Past Events

Check out our past Ocean Conservation events and achievements helping to make a positive impact to protect marine life, habitats & ecosystems.

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