This website has been created to provide a jumping-off point for all those interested in creating a sustainable future for Bellingen and its surrounds.

We shall require a substantially new manner of thinking if mankind is to survive.  ~ Albert Einstein

We are building on Bellingen’s history as an environmentally aware community as we strive to carry out positive and effective grassroots action towards a future that is safe, clean, and supportive of all forms of life.

Through EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT, and ECONOMICS, this site will attempt to stimulate individuals, business and government to act to minimise the effects of global climate change.

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.  ~ Native American Proverb

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25. Bellingen Local Food Network monthly meeting. 7:00 at the Environment Centre. See Local Food page for details.

THURSDAY, JULY 24. Bellingen Institute film screening "A Convenient Truth: Urban Solutions from Curitaba, Brazil". 6:30 pm at the BellaBookafe, Bellingen. $5 or $3 for BI financial supporters. See News page for more details.

THURSDAY, JULY 24. Bellingen EYE [Environmental Youth Experience] general meeting. 5:00-7:00 at the Environment Centre. All youth in Years 9-12 welcome.

SATURDAY, JULY 26. Bellingen Growers Market. Held at the Bellingen Showgrounds. Come support local and organic growers!

FRIDAY< AUGUST 1. Climate Change Forum at the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Entry by donation (tea and coffee provided). Bookings and inquiries: 6657 2309. More information on the News page.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6. "Transition Town Cafe" - at the BellaBookafe, Church Street, Bellingen. Doors open at 6:00 for supper, conversation starts at 7:00. Sponsored by BeSTT (Bellingen Shire Transition Town)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9. Bellingen Growers Market. Held at the Bellingen Showgrounds. Come support local and organic growers!

Please send details of any upcoming events to Lisa at steeringcommittee@ecobello.org.au.