Upcoming events
Beach Clean Up with Surfrider Foundation
Surfriders are looking for volunteers to join their monthly community-powered beach clean ups and be part of an enduring ocean loving community caring for the coast and keeping our beaches free of pollution. The clean ups are held on the first Sunday of every month with the last clean up of 2025 being from 4pm to 5pm on Sunday 7th December. There are several locations on the Northern Beaches to choose from and buckets & gloves are provided.
Friends of Long Reef: Event 7 December on Long Reef's wonders
At 3:30pm on Sunday 7 December we are holding a free event! Come along and hear experts Phil Colman and Dr Peter Mitchell OAM talking on the reef habitat, geology and ocean currents. Phil and Peter are the authors of two books on Long Reef. The Snorkel Squad will also share the amazing underwater life they enjoy locally! Field Guides on sale plus free coastal plants. This is a Friends of Long Reef event, and part of the Ocean Festival 2025.
Long Reef Coastal Walk & Talk - ACF Northern Beaches
Want to walk around Long Reef Aquatic Reserve and learn more? Join us for a 3.5km guided walk and 20-minute education session with local marine biologist Phil Coleman and Fiona van Dort from Friends of Long Reef Aquatic Reserve.
Number of participants is limited to 25, so RSVP today! - https://community.acf.org.au/long_reef_coastal_walk_talk
Bushcare training morning at Curl Curl
Come to Northern Beaches Council training day and learn weeding techniques, plant identification, bush regeneration strategies and more.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
To attend, please make a booking at - bushcare@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
Bushcare training day by NBC
Come to Northern Beaches Council training day and learn weeding techniques, plant identification, bush regeneration strategies and more.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
To attend, please make a booking at - bushcare@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
Reefcare Long Reef
Join us for Reefcare's 3rd May gathering, where we'll continue our mission to preserve and protect Long Reef's ecosystem. Dive into a day of hands-on conservation as we work together to maintain the beauty of our natural surroundings. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to the cause, your contribution makes a difference. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and make a positive impact on Long Reef's future.
Freshwater Community Planting Day
Be part of a community effort to revegetate Curl Curl Beach Reserve. Help plant 1,000 native trees to create a cooler, greener space for wildlife and the community.
Reefcare Long Reef
Join us for Reefcare's 3rd May gathering, where we'll continue our mission to preserve and protect Long Reef's ecosystem. Dive into a day of hands-on conservation as we work together to maintain the beauty of our natural surroundings. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to the cause, your contribution makes a difference. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and make a positive impact on Long Reef's future.
Reefcare Long Reef
Join us for Reefcare's June gathering, where we'll continue our mission to preserve and protect Long Reef's ecosystem. Dive into a day of hands-on conservation as we work together to maintain the beauty of our natural surroundings. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to the cause, your contribution makes a difference. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and make a positive impact on Long Reef's future.
This month we’ll be planting around 30 tube stock plants in and around the western part of the site. Some of the planting will be on steeper slopes, so we’ll be creating small terraces to help the plants take root.
If we have time, we’ll also continue removing non-native pigface from the top western section near the gully and trim back Bitou bush along the northern dunes.
No experience needed — just bring your enthusiasm, a hat, and a smile! It's a great way to meet others, learn about local coastal restoration, and make a hands-on difference for nature.
Reefcare Long Reef
Join us for Reefcare's 3rd May gathering, where we'll continue our mission to preserve and protect Long Reef's ecosystem. Dive into a day of hands-on conservation as we work together to maintain the beauty of our natural surroundings. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to the cause, your contribution makes a difference. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and make a positive impact on Long Reef's future.
Curl Curl Community Planting Day
Be part of a community effort to revegetate Curl Curl Beach Reserve. Help plant 1,000 native trees to create a cooler, greener space for wildlife and the community.
Reefcare Long Reef
Join us for Reefcare's 3rd May gathering, where we'll continue our mission to preserve and protect Long Reef's ecosystem. Dive into a day of hands-on conservation as we work together to maintain the beauty of our natural surroundings. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to the cause, your contribution makes a difference. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and make a positive impact on Long Reef's future.
Curl Curl Community Planting Day
Be part of a community effort to revegetate Curl Curl Beach Reserve. Help plant 1,000 native trees to create a cooler, greener space for wildlife and the community.
Reefcare Long Reef
Join us for Reefcare's 1st March gathering, where we'll continue our mission to preserve and protect Long Reef's ecosystem. Dive into a day of hands-on conservation as we work together to maintain the beauty of our natural surroundings. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to the cause, your contribution makes a difference. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and make a positive impact on Long Reef's future.
Reefcare Long Reef
Join us in February for Reefcare’s first meeting of the month and a rewarding day of bush regeneration at Long Reef. Activities include removing kikuyu grass, clearing pig's face, and tackling Turkey rhubarb. Work may adjust depending on the weather. We look forward to seeing you there!