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Who we are

Welcome to the PEC

The Port Environment Centre is a community driven organisation and “gathering place” that supports the community in living sustainably, valuing, caring for, learning about and enjoying the experience of the natural coastal, marine and estuarine environment.

Participate your way

Informed, engaged, active

Resource hub

Local information sheets, PEC library, digital resources and friendly faces to help you connect with our local environment and live more sustainably.

Events & workshops

Come for a walk, learn about local places, up your gardening game, connect to local groups, hear from leading scientists, learn to live more lightly, and plenty more.

Connecting people

Meet like-minded individuals and learn more about the local environment, local environmental community groups and how to live more sustainably in your own home.

Upcoming events

Activities for all ages

Eco Creators Club

July 22, 2026 @ 3:30 pm - September 16, 2026 @ 5:30 pm

Are you looking for a creative way to make new friends and connect with others who care about the environment? Do you enjoy making things [...]

Coastal Dune Walk in Spring

September 27, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Walk the coast path with volunteers from local Semaphore Largs Dunes Group to learn about this place, the plants & animals from those that know [...]

Seed Paper Making Workshop

September 30, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Turn recycled paper into something beautiful at this hands-on seed paper making workshop with local artist Jeninda Fletcher. Discover how to transform waste paper into [...]