# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Illawarra Nature Festival 2026 [FREE ENTRY] - Thurs 15th + Sat 17th OCT.
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+11:00)
- **Event Description**: Illawarra Nature Festival is BACK for 2026! 
15th and 17th October 
The Servo, Port Kembla / Dharawal Country

Celebrate the incredible diversity of plants, animals and fungi in the Illawarra with nature talks, interactive activities, music and art to inspire and light up your senses!
Check out the video from last year’s Illawarra Nature Festival here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGeQEWA5nBc&t=23s]. 

Food and drinks available for purchase from The Servo.
FREE ENTRY - RSVP for your free ticket!

Thursday 15 October, 4pm - 8pm 
This evening event is designed for adults, supervised children welcome. 
This event adds to the PK Night Shift event by PKX [https://portkemblaprecinct.com/whats-on], when Wentworth Street comes alive.  

4pm - 8pm 
Encounter Tracing the Grassy Woodlands, an installation of living grasses and forbs from the Illawarra Lowlands Grassy Woodland amplified with sound, drawing, and multimedia. Created by Kathryn Morgan, Nicole Smede, Penny Sadubin and Eliza Maartensz. 

4pm - 6:45pm  7:15pm - 8pm
Drop-in art activities facilitated by Number 99 Port Kembla. Make a cyanotype card featuring plants or animals of the Illawarra Lowlands Grassy Woodland using UV lamps. 

5:15pm - 6pm
Looking for Peace Country - Talk by Dr Philip Zylstra, bushfire researcher. 

6pm - 6:45pm
Forests aglow: Fireflies, ghost fungi and glow worms in the Illawarra - Talk by David Finlay, local bioluminescence enthusiast and photographer.   

6:45pm - 7:15pm
Smoking ceremony by Layne Brown and Welcome to Country by Uncle Richard Davies. 

7:15pm - 8pm
Nature inspired music with Russell W.  

and then a weekend event day...

Saturday 17 October, 1pm - 5pm 
This afternoon event is designed for all ages, with family-friendly activities.   

1pm - 5pm 
Encounter Tracing the Grassy Woodlands, an installation of living grasses and forbs from the Illawarra Lowlands Grassy Woodland amplified with sound, drawing, and multimedia. Created by Kathryn Morgan, Nicole Smede, Penny Sadubin and Eliza Maartensz. 

1pm - 4pm
Traditional Aboriginal weaving with Gumaraa Aboriginal Experience. 

1pm - 5pm 
Outdoor stalls and interactive activities with the Illawarra Ecosystems and Threatened Species Team, LandCare Illawarra, WIRES, ORRCA, Invertebrates Australia, Wollongong City Council’s Environmental Volunteer Programs and Wollongong Botanic Garden, Shellharbour City Council Bushland Management and Environment teams.  

1:15pm - 4pm
Drop into rolling 15 minute Nature Talks with speakers talking about everything from eco art to microbats in the Illawarra Lowlands Grassy Woodlands and threatened crayfish looking for love. 

View the full program here. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WNdIidQ_5VfI3rIlATbsZCw2cYd2oBN5/view?usp=sharing]

The venue/event has limited capacity and will have rolling attendance throughout. Certain presentations and spaces within the venue may reach capacity. It is recommended to arrive early for any presentations you are keen to avoid missing. 

Outdoor elements of this event are subject to weather conditions. In the event of adverse weather some activities may be modified or cancelled. 

Please note these events are all ages, but u/18’s must be accompanied by an adult.

This is a community-led event supported by the Illawarra Ecosystems and Threatened Species Team, Department of Climate Change Energy, the Environment and Water.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/berkeley/illawarra-nature-festival-2026-free-entry-thurs-15th-sat-17th-oct/200030730107656
- **Event Categories**: Art, Festivals, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Berkeley
- **state**: NS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 6-8 Wentworth St, Port Kembla NSW 2505, Australia
- **lat**: -34.47994
- **long**: 150.90091
- **full address**: 6-8 Wentworth St, Port Kembla NSW 2505, Australia, 6-8 Wentworth St, Port Kembla NSW 2505, Australia, Berkeley

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Illawarra Nature Festival 2026 [FREE ENTRY] - Thurs 15th + Sat 17th OCT. being held?
  - **A:** Illawarra Nature Festival 2026 [FREE ENTRY] - Thurs 15th + Sat 17th OCT. takes place on Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 6-8 Wentworth St, Port Kembla NSW 2505, Australia, 6-8 Wentworth St, Port Kembla NSW 2505, Australia, Berkeley.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Illawarra Nature Festival 2026 [FREE ENTRY] - Thurs 15th + Sat 17th OCT.?
  - **A:** Illawarra Nature Festival 2026 [FREE ENTRY] - Thurs 15th + Sat 17th OCT. is organized by The Servo - Port Kembla.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Servo - Port Kembla's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given The Servo - Port Kembla a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Servo - Port Kembla has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Illawarra Nature Festival 2026 [FREE ENTRY] - Thurs 15th + Sat 17th OCT. is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Berkeley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Illawarra Nature Festival 2026 [FREE ENTRY] - Thurs 15th + Sat 17th OCT. sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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