CEN Networking Night

The Community Environment Network will hold its 2024 Networking Night on Thursday, December 5, and residents are urged to attend.

CEO Samantha Willis said CEN held the annual event to showcase the work it had done in support of nature and sustainability on the Central Coast.

“Many people living on the Central Coast may have heard of CEN but they may not know what we do, so each year we throw our doors open for the annual Networking Night and to announce the winners of our BAT Awards,” Willis said.

“Most people live on the Central Coast because of its natural beauty – beaches, lakes, bushland, waterfalls and wetlands – we really have got it all.

“While most of us are out enjoying everything the Coast has to offer there’s an army of people regenerating local bushland, removing weeds, testing the quality of water in our creeks, propagating seeds, running workshops, scanning development applications, writing letters and submissions, meeting politicians and helping community groups.

“At Networking Night each member of CEN’s team gives a presentation about the work they’ve done during the past 12 months and it is always an eye-opener for those who attend.

“Most people are usually amazed that such a small team can achieve so much.

“It is also CEN’s opportunity to recognise the people in the community who do more than their share to look after nature through our BAT Awards.

“BAT stands for Be A Team and for the past 20 years our awards have been a way to thank people in the community for their efforts to protect nature.

“Networking Night is a great opportunity to meet those unsung heroes and learn all about CEN.

“The $10 per person entry charge covers the cost of wine and cheese and bookings are via our website events page,” Willis said.

Registrations can be made at cen.org.au/event/b-a-t-awards-and-networking-night/