Shellharbour City Council is inviting the community to celebrate the environment with a month of free events that connect people to the environment through art, science and hands-on experiences.
The month kicks off with a special re-screening of the Creative Wollongong Short Film Festival on World Environment Day, Thursday 5 June at Shellharbour Civic Centre. This inspiring collection of short films explores environmental themes and showcases creative storytelling from across the region.
Caption: Nature Talks: Bioluminescence in the Illawarra. Image courtesy of Shellharbour City Council.
Shellharbour City Mayor Chris Homer said the events reflect the community's passion for nature and the environment.
"Spending time in nature and learning about it reminds us of how much there is to protect," he said.
"When we slow down and really take a moment to notice the world around us, the trees, the wildlife, and the coast, we reconnect with something bigger than ourselves. That connection makes us more mindful of how we care for the environment, every day."
Bookings are essential for all events.
The full line up of free events includes:
Event |
Date & Time |
Location | Details & Bookings |
Creative Wollongong Short Film Festival Re-screening |
Thursday 5 June, 5:30pm-7:30pm |
Shellharbour Civic Centre |
Celebrate World Environment Day with a free screening of this inspiring 2 hour short film festival, showcasing local creative's water-themed films. |
Nature Journaling in the Woodland |
Sunday 8 June, 10am-12pm |
Croom Reserve | Slow down and take in the beauty of the bush through mindful sketching and journaling. No drawing experience needed. This relaxing session is guided by local artist Penny Sadubin. |
Nature Talks: Bioluminescence in the Illawarra |
Thursday 12 June, 6pm-7:30pm |
Shellharbour Civic Centre Library |
Discover the glowing world of Ghost Fungi, Fireflies, Glow Worms and Sea Sparkles. Join photographer and bioluminescence enthusiast David Finlay as he explores the wonders of nature that light up the night. |
Bass Point Rockpool Rambles |
Sunday 22 June, 9am-12:30pm |
Bass Point |
Explore the wonders of our local rock platforms and the creatures that call them home. A great family-friendly event to discover marine biodiversity up close. |
Red Gum, Yellow Gum, Blue Gum: A Creative Workshop with Illawarra Gum Trees |
Sunday 29 June, 1pm-3pm |
Blackbutt Forest |
Join local artist Janine Bailey for a hands-on art workshop inspired by the unique gum trees of our region. Create drawings and relax with a guided meditation. All skill levels welcome and materials provided. |
