The Nature Conservation Council Regional Conference shines a spotlight on a different region in NSW each year, empowering member groups, supporters and local communities by providing a platform to highlight the issues facing nature before a state-wide audience.
In 2025, NCC is partnering with environment groups across the Central West to present this year's Regional Conference in Blayney. This year’s theme is Lifeblood: connections of rivers, Country and community.
Join us Saturday June 14 for a full day of workshops and panel discussions, followed by an evening conference dinner. Sunday June 15 we’ll get out and about with local guides facilitating a field trip.
Everyone is welcome to attend this event. There will be something for everyone – no matter your level of knowledge or experience.
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Our co-hosts: Blayney Wiradyuri Elders • Belubula Headwaters Protection Group • Blayney Eco Hub • Lithgow Environment Group • Cadia Community Sustainability Network • Mid Lachlan Landcare • Knitting Nannas Central West • Mudgee Coal Alert • Mudgee Region Action Group • Inland Rivers • Central West Environment Council • Bathurst Community Climate Action Group • Parents for Climate Action, Bathurst • Eugowra Catchment Landcare • Catholic Diocese of Bathurst Laudato Si’ Group
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What you can expect:
- A powerful Welcome to Country with Wiradyuri Elder and artist Aunty Nyree Reynolds
- Fast-paced lightning talks from local groups working on land, water and climate
- Keynote speeches and panel discussion on mining, water, and resistance with Bev Smiles, Janet Walk, Lian Sinclair and Frances Retallack
- Workshops on river health, biodiversity, community organising and creative activism
- A Sunday field trip to cultural and ecological sites, including Cadia Mine, the Belubula headwaters, and a long-established permaculture property in Newbridge
Browse the full program
Details:
When: Saturday 14th (full day) Sunday 15th June (half-day field trip)
Where: Blayney Shire Community Centre, NSW 2799
Cost: $50 waged / $35 unwaged – includes Saturday morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and Sunday morning tea.
Free tickets available for First Nations people and U25s.
If you're unwaged or on a low income, the unwaged ticket is for you – no questions asked.
We acknowledge the Wiradjuri people as the Traditional Custodians of the land where this event will take place. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.