• Facebook
  • Mail
0423 362 844
Centre for Ecological Learning
  • Home
  • About
    • CEL
    • Our Team
    • Our Community
    • Programs for Schools
  • Projects
    • Young Naturalists Club
      • Bonville Creek Canoe Exploration
      • Wildlife Spotlighting Night at Bruxner Park
      • Red Cedar Falls Rainforest Walk, Dorrigo National Park
      • 3 day camp out to Wattle Ridge Indigenous Protected Area
    • Bellingen EYE
  • Events
    • What’s On This Month
      • Dig & Dine
    • Events for Adults
      • Skilling Up Saturdays
      • Dig & Dine
    • Events for Young People
      • Skilling Up Saturdays
      • Dig & Dine
      • Bonville Creek Canoe Exploration
      • Wildlife Spotlighting Night at Bruxner Park
      • Red Cedar Falls Rainforest Walk, Dorrigo National Park
      • Woolpack Rocks Granite Pluton Walk, Ebor
      • 3 day camp out to Wattle Ridge Indigenous Protected Area
  • News
  • Blog
    • Andrew’s Nature Blog
  • Past Events
  • Get Involved
    • Get Involved
    • Become a Member
    • Subscribe to Newsletter
  • Donate
  • Search

Our Team

You are here: Home / Our Team
All 16 /Board of Directors 8 /Project Coordinators & Mentors 10
tim fry_200x200

Tim Fry

lisa siegel_1000x1000

Lisa Siegel

veronica moore_200x200

Veronica Moore

lisa brown_200x200_july 2017

Lisa Brown

alexandra honor_200x200

Alexandra Honor

thea oconnor_200x200

Thea O'Connor

linda dalton_200x200_july 2017

Linda Dalton

benn wolhuter_200x200

Benn Wolhuter

Karina Davila_200x200

Karina Dávila

Fiona Morgan_200x200

Fiona Morgan

tanya fox_200x200

Tanya Fox

Amy Denshire_200x200

Amy Denshire

jane noack_2017_1_200x200

Jane Noack

olivia bernadini_200x200

Olivia Bernadini

tyler parkes_200x200

Tyler Parkes

andrew turbill_200x200

Andrew Turbill

Visit us on Facebook

[custom-facebook-feed]

Upcoming Events

Sat 26

Bonville Creek Canoe Exploration

August 26 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
|
Free
Bongil Bongil National Park Australia
Sun 27

Dig & Dine

August 27 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Bellingen High School Community Garden Australia
Sep 02

Skilling Up Saturdays

September 2 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Bellingen Sustainability Centre / “The Stables Australia
Sep 10

Wildlife Spotlighting Night at Bruxner Park

September 10 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
|
Free
Forest Sky Pier, Kororo Australia
Oct 15

Red Cedar Falls Rainforest Walk, Dorrigo National Park

October 15 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
|
Free
Never Never Picnic Area, Dorrigo Australia

View More…

About CEL

The Centre for Ecological Learning gives young people and adults the chance to experience connection - through interactive and meaningful experiences with and about the natural world.

Contact Us

P: 0423 362 844
E: info (AT) cel.org.au
A: PO Box 528, Bellingen NSW 2454

We Acknowledge

We acknowledge the Gumbaynggirr people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live, work, and learn. We pay our respects to all Elders past and present.

Visit us on Facebook

2 weeks ago

What better way to explore the upper tidal reaches of Bonville Creek than by slowly paddling along its forested banks. Bonville Creek is within Bongil Bongil NP, which in Gumbaynggirr language means a place of plenty, and indeed we hope to see plenty of wildlife on our paddle. Andrew and Karina are both accredited canoe flatwater guides and will provide safety and paddling instructions on the water.

*The Young Naturalists Club is for young people aged between 10 and 15 *

Healthy and yummy snacks are provided to our Young Naturalists by the Bello Food Box each month!

*Meeting*
TBC

*Cost*
To avoid dealing with cash at each outing, Andrew is introducing a Young Naturalist Club annual membership fee of $60. Previously each outing was $10 per child per. Andrew will circulate an email shortly with details about how this membership fee can be paid. Membership fees are directed to the Centre for Ecological Learning to contribute towards our insurance and website operational costs.

*Booking*
Please let us know if you are coming! Email Andrew on theagitator@bigpond.com ... See more

2 weeks ago

What better way to explore the upper tidal reaches of Bonville Creek than by slowly paddling along its forested banks. Bonville Creek is within Bongil Bongil NP, which in Gumbaynggirr language means a place of plenty, and indeed we hope to see plenty of wildlife on our paddle. Andrew and Karina are both accredited canoe flatwater guides and will provide safety and paddling instructions on the water.

*The Young Naturalists Club is for young people aged between 10 and 15 *

Healthy and yummy snacks are provided to our Young Naturalists by the Bello Food Box each month!

*Meeting*
TBC

*Cost*
To avoid dealing with cash at each outing, Andrew is introducing a Young Naturalist Club annual membership fee of $60. Previously each outing was $10 per child per. Andrew will circulate an email shortly with details about how this membership fee can be paid. Membership fees are directed to the Centre for Ecological Learning to contribute towards our insurance and website operational costs.

*Booking*
Please let us know if you are coming! Email Andrew on theagitator@bigpond.com ... See more

What better way to explore the upper tidal reaches of Bonville Creek than by slowly paddling along its forested banks. Bonville Creek is within Bongil Bongil NP, which in Gumbaynggirr language means a place of plenty, and indeed we hope to see plenty of wildlife on our paddle. Andrew and Karina are both accredited canoe flatwater guides and will provide safety and paddling instructions on the water.

*The Young Naturalists Club is for young people aged between 10 and 15 *

Healthy and yummy snacks are provided to our Young Naturalists by the Bello Food Box each month!

*Meeting*
TBC

*Cost*
To avoid dealing with cash at each outing, Andrew is introducing a Young Naturalist Club annual membership fee of $60. Previously each outing was $10 per child per. Andrew will circulate an email shortly with details about how this membership fee can be paid. Membership fees are directed to the Centre for Ecological Learning to contribute towards our insurance and website operational costs.

*Booking*
Please let us know if you are coming! Email Andrew on theagitator@bigpond.com ... See more

2 weeks ago

Come join us THIS SATURDAY at 1 pm - all Waste Warriors welcome

Lots of exciting stuff happening - come chat about: getting soft plastic recycling for Bellingen.....helping Bellingen festivals and events go single use plastic free....and WHAT TO DO NEXT WITH THE BIG BALL OF PLASTIC :) Come join us, all welcome! (We are meeting at the Youth Hub this month, right after the Beeswax Wrap workshop!) ... See more

1 month ago

The protective northern side of Woolgoolga headland provides ideal conditions for wandering about exploring tidally exposed rock pools and inlets. Creatures that live in these high energy environments need to deal with a range of super tricky challenges ranging from being blasted off the rocks by powerful waves, to surviving being drowned by cold salt water or exposed to the desiccating heat of the sun several times a day.
On this coastal outing, we’ll poke our noses into the world of the rocky shoreline for a while at low tide, then either go for about of whale watching on the nearby headland or take a free tour with our marine ecologist friend Sandy at the National Marine Science Centre.

* The Young Naturalists Club is for young people aged between 10 and 15 *

Healthy and yummy snacks are provided to our Young Naturalists by the Bello Food Box each month!

*Meeting*
We will meet up on the protected northern side of Woolgoolga headland at 8.00am to investigate the exposed rocky shoreline (low tide at 7.15am) for a few hours before heading up to the top of the headland to watch for passing Humpback whales migrating north.

*Cost*
To avoid dealing with cash at each outing, Andrew is introducing a Young Naturalist Club annual membership fee of $60. Previously each outing was $10 per child per. Andrew will circulate an email shortly with details about how this membership fee can be paid. Membership fees are directed to the Centre for Ecological Learning to contribute towards our insurance and website operational costs.

*Booking*
Please let us know if you are coming! Text or Call Karina on 0434245507 ... See more

The protective northern side of Woolgoolga headland provides ideal conditions for wandering about exploring tidally exposed rock pools and inlets. Creatures that live in these high energy environments need to deal with a range of super tricky challenges ranging from being blasted off the rocks by powerful waves, to surviving being drowned by cold salt water or exposed to the desiccating heat of the sun several times a day.
On this coastal outing, we’ll poke our noses into the world of the rocky shoreline for a while at low tide, then either go for about of whale watching on the nearby headland or take a free tour with our marine ecologist friend Sandy at the National Marine Science Centre.

* The Young Naturalists Club is for young people aged between 10 and 15 *

Healthy and yummy snacks are provided to our Young Naturalists by the Bello Food Box each month!

*Meeting*
We will meet up on the protected northern side of Woolgoolga headland at 8.00am to investigate the exposed rocky shoreline (low tide at 7.15am) for a few hours before heading up to the top of the headland to watch for passing Humpback whales migrating north.

*Cost*
To avoid dealing with cash at each outing, Andrew is introducing a Young Naturalist Club annual membership fee of $60. Previously each outing was $10 per child per. Andrew will circulate an email shortly with details about how this membership fee can be paid. Membership fees are directed to the Centre for Ecological Learning to contribute towards our insurance and website operational costs.

*Booking*
Please let us know if you are coming! Text or Call Karina on 0434245507 ... See more

1 month ago

This is happening THIS SUNDAY as part of the festival - come on down (9:30am at the Mem Hall) and get inspired by Tim (yes, he is the dude that was on the War On Waste TV show!). It's also a good chance to hear what Waste Not Bello is up to. Spread the word and see you there! ... See more

This is happening THIS SUNDAY as part of the festival - come on down (9:30am at the Mem Hall) and get inspired by Tim (yes, he is the dude that was on the War On Waste TV show!). It's also a good chance to hear what Waste Not Bello is up to. Spread the word and see you there! ... See more

1 month ago

hey Fire Lovers - looking forward to a great workshop on Friday. Please make sure to register on our website so we have enough fire making kits for everyone. Entry to the workhop is free for festival ticket holders (and by donation for others) - but the firemaking kit costs $10 (you can pay in advance or cash on the day). Last year this workshop booked out - so don't wait to register! :) ... See more

We are honoured and pleased to bring you our 3rd annual Bello LeaF (Learning Festival). This series of workshops, forums, and tours will cover our usual wide and rich array of eco-learning topics, and will be presented by nine different local organisations on behalf of the Bellingen Shire Learning Alliance (BSLA) – a network of 14 local sustainability focused groups. The LeaF is proudly sponsored by Kombu Wholefoods, and runs from Friday to Sunday of the festival weekend.

All of the LeaF events are happening as a part of the Winter Music program and are free to festival ticket holders. Non-ticket holders are welcome to join (space allowing) by donation at the event on the day. Come visit the BSLA tent in the Market Park on Saturday or Sunday to learn more about LeaF events or the BSLA and affiliate groups.
___________________________________________________________

Have you ever wanted to make fire just using sticks and skill? This is your chance!

Wilderness Mentors Tyler Parkes and Holly Mae, who have made primitive fire from Australia to Canada, will guide you in the spirit of matchless fire making. Brought to you by Centre for Ecological Learning. $10 fee for materials. REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL. This workshop has booked out in past years so get in early! ... See more

1 month ago

One week from today, as part of the LeaF Festival! Free to Bello Winter Music ticket holders, by donation to others. See you there :)

We are honoured and pleased to bring you our 3rd annual Bello LeaF (Learning Festival). This series of workshops, forums, and tours will cover our usual wide and rich array of eco-learning topics, and will be presented by nine different local organisations on behalf of the Bellingen Shire Learning Alliance (BSLA) – a network of 14 local sustainability focused groups. The LeaF is proudly sponsored by Kombu Wholefoods, and runs from Friday to Sunday of the festival weekend.

All of the LeaF events are happening as a part of the Winter Music program and are free to festival ticket holders. Non-ticket holders are welcome to join (space allowing) by donation at the event on the day. Come visit the BSLA tent in the Market Park on Saturday or Sunday to learn more about LeaF events or the BSLA and affiliate groups.
___________________________________________________________

Giinagay Ngujawiny…..

Come join respected Gumbaynggirr teacher Michael Jarrett who will introduce you to the rich world of our localindigenous language. Michael teaches throughout the local area and is passionate about sharing Gumbaynggirr language and culture. Brought to you by the Centre for Ecological Learning. ... See more

1 month ago

One week from today at the LeaF Festival... free for Bello Winter Music ticket holders,by donation for others..... see you there :)

We are honoured and pleased to bring you our 3rd annual Bello LeaF (Learning Festival). This series of workshops, forums, and tours will cover our usual wide and rich array of eco-learning topics, and will be presented by nine different local organisations on behalf of the Bellingen Shire Learning Alliance (BSLA) – a network of 14 local sustainability focused groups. The LeaF is proudly sponsored by Kombu Wholefoods, and runs from Friday to Sunday of the festival weekend.

All of the LeaF events are happening as a part of the Winter Music program and are free to festival ticket holders. Non-ticket holders are welcome to join (space allowing) by donation at the event on the day. Come visit the BSLA tent in the Market Park on Saturday or Sunday to learn more about LeaF events or the BSLA and affiliate groups.
_____________________________________________________

Weeds! What if we were to tell you that these much maligned plants are actually useful?

Come along for a winter wander through town with Damian Harrison from Chamomile Naturopathy as we unmask some of those oh so familiar and yet misunderstood “weeds”.From the dinner plate to the medicine chest, there are many secrets these unassuming plants hold. ... See more

1 month ago

hey Fire Lovers....THIS IS ONE WEEK FROM TODAY :)

We are honoured and pleased to bring you our 3rd annual Bello LeaF (Learning Festival). This series of workshops, forums, and tours will cover our usual wide and rich array of eco-learning topics, and will be presented by nine different local organisations on behalf of the Bellingen Shire Learning Alliance (BSLA) – a network of 14 local sustainability focused groups. The LeaF is proudly sponsored by Kombu Wholefoods, and runs from Friday to Sunday of the festival weekend.

All of the LeaF events are happening as a part of the Winter Music program and are free to festival ticket holders. Non-ticket holders are welcome to join (space allowing) by donation at the event on the day. Come visit the BSLA tent in the Market Park on Saturday or Sunday to learn more about LeaF events or the BSLA and affiliate groups.
___________________________________________________________

Have you ever wanted to make fire just using sticks and skill? This is your chance!

Wilderness Mentors Tyler Parkes and Holly Mae, who have made primitive fire from Australia to Canada, will guide you in the spirit of matchless fire making. Brought to you by Centre for Ecological Learning. $10 fee for materials. REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL. This workshop has booked out in past years so get in early! ... See more

1 month ago

Looking forward to having Tim Silverwood with us - come join us!

Super stoked to be heading to Bellingen next week for the Bello Winter Music festival!

I've been appointed a patron for the learning festival (LeaF) and will be sharing stories on my #waronwaste at events on Thursday (730pm), Saturday (1230pm) & Sunday (930am).

Head to the website to learn more about this radical festival in one of my favourite parts of Australia!

www.bellowintermusic.com

Centre for Ecological Learning & Bellingen EYE Youth Against Plastic

#bellowintermusicfestival #bellowintermusic ... See more

Latest News

  • Garden visit to Shanns Repton OasisGarden visit to Shann’s Repton OasisJune 5, 2017 - 12:15 am

    Wow! What a turnout. Hello and welcome to all the new faces. Seed savers from near and far enjoyed a relaxing tour through Shann and Steve’s oasis. Fine weather, fabulous food, wonderful valley views inspired good gardening conversation. Three years ago, Shann and her family were lucky enough to make the move from Canberra to […]

  • Waste Not Bello_706x270Bellingen’s Own War on WasteMay 25, 2017 - 11:42 pm

    Everyone has been talking about the ABC show “War on Waste” but Bellingen actually entered the battle months ago! Come be part of the growing wave of Australians who are concerned about all the rubbish that is polluting our beautiful oceans and country. Join the “Waste Not Bellingen” community group on Saturday, 3 June from […]

  • Youth Against Plastic_706x270Youth Against PlasticMay 25, 2017 - 11:16 pm

    YAP is a new group that’s just formed in Bellingen – a group of young people who are fed up with waiting for NSW to ban single use plastic bags in NSW and are looking to to take action to make this happen ASAP. YAP will be focusing on pressuring Gladys Berejiklian (the NSW Premier) […]

  • Plant Fair volunteers required_2017Plant Fair stall volunteers requiredFebruary 20, 2017 - 10:53 pm

    The Bellingen Seeds Savers group are gearing up for another Autumn Plant Fair. These twice yearly markets are our main method of distributing seeds and plants to the community and raising funds to keep our activities going. Willing bodies are needed to help on the stall. Can you talk about growing food plants with other gardeners? […]

© Copyright - Centre for Ecological Learning 2015 - Enfold Theme by Kriesi
  • Facebook
  • Mail
Scroll to top