29 January 2025

 

“2025 is the 20th anniversary of Breakfast with the Birds, an event we hold in association with the Central Coast Group of Birding NSW each year to celebrate the importance of wetlands and all the plants and animals who call them home,” said Waterwatch Coordinator Rachael Kneeves.

 

“This year’s theme is ‘protecting our wetlands for our common future’.

 

“In addition to our usual guided bird walks, cultural talk, information stands and yummy breakfast, we are planning a massive tree planting event at the Central Coast Wetlands, Tacoma.

 

“The Wetlands are one of the Central Coast’s best kept secrets and Breakfast with the Birds is an ideal opportunity for families and friends to come along and explore the site with us.”

 

Central Coast Wetlands is one of the largest areas of public open space in the Wyong area. Your family and friends can take a stroll through nature walks, watch birds, visit the heritage listed buildings, have a picnic while sitting back and enjoying the wetlands.

 

The cost of Breakfast with the Birds is $8 per person and kids under four are free.

 

“We see so many multi-generation families enjoying Breakfast with the Birds and grandparents helping their grandchildren learn about nature and how to plant trees,” Rachael said.

 

“In the leadup to World Wetlands Day we are inviting the community to join the new CEN Tree Team. For a minimum donation of $10 up to any maximum, we are encouraging you to Sponsor a Tree so we can purchase as many seedlings as possible to plant as part of Breakfast with the Birds."

 

Doors Open at 7:45am and the Bird Watching tour kicks off at 8:15am. We then serve a yummy breakfast accompanied by wetland information talks.

 

From 10am until 12pm you can join in a range of activities including dip netting for water bugs, an indigenous workshop, tree planting and displays.

 

Walking shoes, a fold up chair, binoculars and a reusable coffee cup will come in handy.

 

Breakfast with the Birds bookings are essential and now open here. Numbers must be capped, so book early to avoid disappointment.

 

Breakfast with the Birds is organised by the CEN’s Waterwatch and Wetlands programs and supported by the Tuggerah Reserve Trust, Community Environment Network, Central Coast Group Birding NSW. The event is supported by Central Coast Council through a communirty support grant and the NSW Government through funding from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

 

CEN will also be posting more information about the CEN Tree Team on their website and socials shortly. For more information about Breakfast with the Birds please call 4349 4757 or email Water Watch.

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