Event – National Parks Association of NSW

NSW Marine Parks Forum pushes for 30% highly protected waters

Posted by NPA NSWon March 31, 2026March 31, 2026in Media ReleasesLeave a comment

Conservationists, scientists, politicians, Indigenous representatives and other ocean advocates are gathering today in Sydney for the 3rd NSW Marine Parks Forum to chart a pathway toward delivering 30 per cent marine protection across NSW’s state marine environments.

Australia has committed to protecting at least 30 per cent of its land and oceans by 2030 under the Global Biodiversity Framework, a commitment recently reaffirmed by Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt through support for expanding highly protected areas in Australian waters. The NSW Marine Parks Forum comes at a critical moment for the future protection of NSW’s marine environments.

Annual general meeting

Posted by NPA NSWon September 30, 2021January 13, 2025in UncategorizedLeave a comment

Held once a year in November, members, donors, supporters and visitors are welcome to attend NPA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Blairmount is Buzzing for Pollinator Week

Posted by Steph Clarkon November 13, 2017in Media Releases, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Students at Blairmount Public School kicked off pollinator week a bit early with the ‘Bringing back the buzz to the Cumberland Plain Woodland’ project. Pollinator week, 12-19^th November, is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our native bees and contribute to their conservation.

Spring Farm Families Plant 500 Trees for their Mums

Posted by Steph Clarkon May 16, 2017May 16, 2017in Bush Mates, Media ReleasesLeave a comment

After treating their mum to a lovely breakfast in bed, local families helped plant 500 trees in Spring Farm bushland corridor on Mothers’ Day.

“Planting a tree for mum is one of the most beautiful presents a family can give,” says Margot Law, Citizen Science Officer at the National Parks Association of NSW. “It’s a lovely tribute for the strength, support and love of mums and a gift that plays a vital role in restoring the ecosystem.”

Have you seen a Dragon lately?

Posted by NPA NSWon March 2, 2017March 2, 2017in Media ReleasesLeave a comment

On the morning of Tuesday 21^st March, local residents of northern Sydney will head to the Field of Mars Reserve, East Ryde, to see if they can find local water dragons and help with water quality testing and bush regeneration.

The Dragons of Sydney project is an initiative run by the National Parks Association of NSW (NPA) in partnership with Macquarie University to conserve Sydney’s urban Water Dragons through revegetation and citizen science.