26th September 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
Katoomba Civic Centre
Katoomba St
2026 Program
11:00 – 11:15 – Opening Ceremony: Trish Doyle MP
Location:
Time
Presenter
Topic
10:30 - 10:50
Alison Mellor
Invertebrates Australia – Bug Hunt
Join Alison Mellor for a backyard bug hunt, discovering invertebrates and learning how citizen science helps track biodiversity, environmental change and protect Australia’s tiny wildlife. See more…
11:15 - 12:00
Christie Wilson
Psychology for a Safe Climate
Christie Wilson explores how climate emotions affect wellbeing, connection and action, showing how resilience, compassion and community care can support meaningful responses to the climate and nature crisis. See more…
12:15 - 12:45
Calum Harvey - Scholes
Rewiring Australia
Calum Harvey-Scholes explores how Australian households are driving the clean energy transition through solar, batteries, electric vehicles and electrification, becoming energy generators and shaping a cleaner, affordable, resilient future. See more…
12:45 - 01:30
Elsa Evers
Rewiring Australia
Elsa will host a panel of experts to answer questions on how best you can lower power costs and save water and power. See more…
02:00 - 03:30
Dr. Cesidio Parissi
Exploring ways to save the planet – thinking globally by acting locally
Sid leads a workshop exploring environmental challenges, community responses and practical local actions, helping participants create plans that support sustainability and connect local efforts with global change. See more…
Location:
Time
Presenter
Topic
10:00 - 10:30
Fiona Hasselman
The World of Honey Bees
Join local beekeeper Fiona Hasselman to explore honey bees, beekeeping, varroa mite impacts, pollination, biodiversity, hive health and local Blue Mountains honey, including boutique flavoured varieties. See more…
10:40 - 10:55
Fiona Russell
Sustainability Art
Discover discarded treasures, op-shop finds and everyday materials transformed into whimsical artworks, with creative ideas, practical examples and handmade Mythika Studios pieces celebrating imagination, sustainability and renewed value. See more…
11:15 - 12:45
Jen Hall
Stronger Together: Building Community Resilience in the Blue Mountains
Join Jen Hall for an interactive workshop exploring permaculture ethics, local connections, and practical ways communities can adapt, collaborate, care, and thrive. See more…
01:00 - 02:00
Annette Sartor & Peter Ardill
Living (Sustainably) Near the Bush: Connections, Consequences and Stewardship
Dr Sartor explores sustainable living near bushland, showing how homes, gardens, pets and choices affect waterways, wildlife and vegetation, followed by BMCS booklet launch and involvement opportunities. See more…
02:30 - 03:30
Climate Kind Communities and Cardboard City Collective
Community, Country and Climate: Housing, Land Stewardship and Resilience
Join Traditional Custodians, housing advocates and ecologists to explore affordable housing, land stewardship and climate resilience, building community-led futures that care for Country, ecosystems and people. See more…
Kids Program
Location:
Time
Presenter
Topic
10:30 - 12:30
Rose Marin
Waste to Art – years 8+
Transform everyday waste into imaginative art in this hands-on workshop with Rose Marin, encouraging children aged 8+ to rethink discarded materials and discover creative possibilities through making. See more…
01:00 - 02:00
Nicole B
Flower Pressing – years 6+
Children use pressed flowers to create decorative artwork to take home, while learning how flowers are dried and pressed in this calming, nature-inspired craft session. See more…
02:30 - 04:00
Gabbe Marin
Create Your Own Story – years 8+
Gabe’s 90-minute workshop helps children begin an imaginative Australian fairy tale, with ideas and support to keep writing and complete their unique story at home. See more…
Kids Program
Location:
Time
Presenter
Topic
10:00 - 11:00
Adult Supervision
Brain Gym, Diorama making, Puzzles, Cartooning
01:00 - 02:00
Adult Supervision
Paper based puzzles, Colouring, Art, Zines
02:30 - 04:00
Adult Supervision
Trinket box decoration, Zines, Paperbased puzzles, Craft
Entertainment
Location:
Time
Presenter
Topic
10:15 - 11:00
Lunah Lindi
Whimsical Folk featuring harp, flute, violin and guitar
11:30 - 12:00
Basic Pitch Choir
Community Choir singing popular songs with fabulous harmonies
12:15 - 12:45
TBA
01:00 - 01:30
Hands Heart Feet
Iconic and beloved Blue Mountains dance and drumming group led by Emily Cooper
02:00 - 02:30
Desert Empress
Singer-songwriter exploring themes of justice with soulful melodies and hard-hitting rhymes
03:00 - 03:30
2 Strings and a Reed
Resonant vocals, virtuosic strings and warm acoustic tones
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