Our seasonal Enviro Drinks is back to kick off 2026! Held at the beginning of each season, it's become a wonderful tradition for environmental practitioners to come together, network, and build lasting connections in our community. What better way to start the year than reconnecting with colleagues and making new professional connections?

The next events in the series are held on various dates in March 2026. The Autumn Enviro Drinks are held with partners Australasian Land and Groundwater Association (ALGA), Australian Contaminated Land Consultants Association NSW (ACLCA NSW), Hunter Environmental Institute (HEI) and Nature Advisory.

Events are planned at the following locations:

ARMIDALE

In conjunction with Nature Advisory

Date: TBC
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Welder's Dog Brewery, 101 Beardy St, Armidale

NEWCASTLE

In conjunction with HEI

Date: Thursday, 12 March 2026
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Clarendon Hotel, 347 Hunter St, Newcastle

ILLAWARRA

Date: Thursday, 12 March 2026
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Location: TBC

SYDNEY

In conjunction with ALGA and ACLCA NSW

Date: Thursday, 12 March 2026
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Location: The Strawberry, 453 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills (formally The Strawberry Hills Hotel)

SOUTH COAST NSW

Date: Thursday, 12 March 2026
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Tathra Surf Life Saving Club, 6 Andy Poole Dr, Tathra
Guest speaker and topic: 'Merimbula Wharf Fish Habitat Restoration Project: A Community-Led Kelp Forest Restoration Story'

Rob McKinnon, a local diver and citizen scientist with extensive experience in the environmental sector, and Dr Cayne Layton from Blue Conservation Services will present on the Merimbula Wharf restoration project at our upcoming Enviro Drinks.

The project emerged from local community observations of increasing urchin barrens and declining habitat and species diversity. What followed was a remarkable collaboration bringing together recreational and commercial fishers, divers, citizen scientists, local researchers and a local dive business to restore this important marine habitat.

Rob and Cayne will discuss how the project has been successfully implemented and demonstrate how participants from diverse backgrounds and organisations are working together to achieve meaningful habitat restoration at Merimbula Wharf.

All events will be FREE to attend and will generally be informal in tone. Kindly be aware that drinks and food are not included with registration, however you're welcome to purchase them from the venue at your convenience.

We are planning on expanding the reach of Enviro Drinks in the future and would welcome any proposals to host in other regional locations. The events may also host speakers on occasion, at the discretion of local organisers in each region.

Join us at a location near you! Due to the location of these events, there will be a limit on attendees. Reserve your spot today to ensure you don't miss out.

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