A Community Information Event focused on local environmental groups and issues will be held in the Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre auditorium from 2-4.45pm on Saturday, April 27.
The primary objective of the event is to inform and unite groups interested in environmental matters across the Central Coast.
Each participating group will have the opportunity to deliver a brief 5-10 minute presentation (time dependent on participant numbers) outlining the reasons for its formation and any ongoing issues and concerns the group is currently identifying and addressing.
Questions will be deferred until the end of all group addresses to ensure everyone has a chance to speak.
“We believe that by coming together we can raise awareness of current environmental issues and provide united support to those working to address them,” organiser Vicki Burke said.
“The Greens MP Abigail Boyd will be attending along with Aunty Colleen Fuller, with an opening video by Aunty Tracey Howie.
In all there will be 16 speakers, including four candidates who stood for the last local govt elections, Central Coast Council Section Manager for Natural Assets and Biodiversity, Larry Melican, Narara Eco Village founder Lyndall Parris, Nina Angelo, Kate Mason and John Seed.
“Invitations have also been sent to many locals groups who share a passion for the Central Coast.
“Attendees will gain first-hand knowledge of current issues impacting the environment on the Central Coast from those leading their groups.”
Burke said the event would hopefully help build a vaster network of support for environmental issues.
“With the Central Coast Council elections drawing near, there’s no better opportunity for Central Coast locals passionate about our natural environment to come together and discover common ground,” she said.
Please confirm attendance to Greenlight1111@protonmail.com and include a short, two-line biography for your introduction.
An event page will also be created and shared on Facebook via Coast4One Community (this is not a group page).
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