Events planned for Environment Day

Several World Environment Day events have been planned for the Peninsula including kayak trips, open days, tree planting and other activities.

A sea kayak trip up Patonga Creek will be held on Sunday, June 5.

Beginning at 9am, the trip will travel up Patonga Creek to view two sea eagles and their nest.

Along the way, guides will give an environmental history of the creek focusing on the unique flora and fauna of Brisbane Waters National Park.

The trip includes all equipment and a "no-waste eco lunch".

For more information or to book, contact Nicole Bergersen on 4342 2222.

The Woy Woy Environment Centre will hold an Open Day with a Sustainability Focus from 8am until 11am on Saturday, June 11.

Visitors to the Centre will receive a free shrub from Gosford Council and will have the chance to discuss with the volunteers your understanding of sustainability.

For more information contact Norm Harris on 4341 7974 or Robin Dyer on 4344 5050.

The Woy Woy Environment Centre is located at 267 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy.

Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus along with Ettalong Primary School and Pretty Beach Primary School will also be holding Environment Day events.

Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy will be undertaking a tree planting on Friday, June 3.

Ettalong Primary School will be helping its environment on Tuesday, June 7, with Pretty Beach Primary School also taking care of the environment on Thursday, June 9.

Students will participate in many different activities throughout both days to learn more about their environment.

Press release, May 9 Trisha Donnelly, Gosford Council