EYE is a group of inspired youth from the Bellingen Shire in New South Wales, Australia, who have a passion for our planet. We aim to strengthen the connections between youth and the natural world, while becoming empowered to lead the way to a more environmentally sustainable future.
EYE youth and mentors work together to provide adventurous and enlightening nature camps and leadershiptraining, are involved in communityprojects - on themes such as street art and local food - and participate in Landcare.
EYE is visioning up an amazing future. Please join us!
Upcoming Events
Sunday, 19 May. jEYE Camp rego opens. See News post for more info!
Monday , 20 May. Street Art Project! 4:00 pm – meet at the Hub. EYE is creating a mural and garden bed on the outside wall of the Bellingen Enviro Centre. Local visual artist Lunci and place practitioner Dr Charlie Brennan will facilitate. Open to jEYEs and EYEs and any youth interested (Years 7 and up).
Monday , 27 May. Street Art Project! 4:00 pm – meet at the Hub. Open to jEYEs and EYEs and any youth interested (Years 7 and up).
Monday , 3 June. Street Art Project! 4:00 pm – meet at the Hub. Open to jEYEs and EYEs and any youth interested (Years 7 and up).
Friday 14th to Sunday 16th May – junior EYE Camp. For youth in Years 7 & 8 @Cascade Environmental Education Centre.
Just letting everyone know that registration for the upcoming jEYE camp – Fri-Sun, 14-16 June – is open! The camp will be held at Cascade Environmental Education Centre, half an hour from Dorrigo, starting Friday after school and ending Sunday afternoon. If you are in Year 7 or 8, please join us for another amazing EYE adventure – you will learn about important environmental issues, practice “survival” skills, and have heaps of fun! The cost is $160 which includes accommodation in bunk rooms, delicious mostly organic food, activities, materials, and 2013 EYE membership. Some financial assistance is available, don’t let money get in the way of coming. For more info or …
Time to book your place at the Senior EYE Camp – 3rd to 5th of May!
Do you love the beach, the ocean and marine life? Would you like to spend a weekend immersed in the beauty of a coastal National Park while learning about what you can do make a difference in the world? Did you know there is a garbage patch the size of NSW in the middle of the Pacific Ocean? Would you like to …
If you are Year 9 and up, you are invited to Bellingen EYE’s Leadership Camp from the 3rd to the 5th of May at a camping location near the coast approx. 30 min drive from Bellingen. Cost is $160 for the weekend, which includes lodging in our EYE tents, all meals, tuition, and materials. As usual, limited scholarships are available – no one should miss an EYE camp due to financial hardship! Registration opens Monday, 1 April, 2013. On or after that date, email your name and details to info@bellingeneye.com or ring/text 0408 322 393 and leave a clear message with your name and …
Saturday the 23rd of March John the Koala Man will take us for a wonderful walk in Bongil Bongil NP to spot and hear koalas and learn about their habitat and the current threats to it. Meet at the Youth Hub at 1.30 pm, back at 5.30. To come along to the walk you need to register – send us an email and we’ll forward you the registration form! We also might need extra drivers, so friendly parents very welcome!
