COOKS RIVER WILDERNESS SOCIETY GROUP 

We care, protect and conserve 🌿

We are a dedicated group of volunteers from all walks of life who engage with the local communities of the Cooks River and Inner West regions to give nature a voice and support the life that supports us.

We appreciate and value our natural environment, including our parks and rivers and unique Australian flora and fauna.

From the Cooks River to the waters of the City of Canada Bay, we meet on the lands of the Wangal people of the Eora Nation, to talk about what matters to us and organise activities that promote the conservation of nature and contribute to the Wilderness Society’s campaigns. 

Our activities involve picnics, educational walks, stalls, film screenings, and meetings with our elected representatives.

One step at a time we take action to prevent environmental threats - doing what we can to give nature a voice. 

If you would like to know more about our group before coming along to a meeting, please reach out to Jamie via [email protected] or 0439249311 or take a leap and join us at our next team meeting or event!

Please RSVP so we have an idea on numbers. All are welcome, so please share with your networks and invite friends and family. 

The Wilderness Society Eastside Group is excited to invite you to 'Networking for Nature'🌿- to meet local members and discuss what we are working on in the coming months. 

Come along to talk with fellow environmental lovers about protecting nature and Victoria's tall mountain ash forests and our plan to make decision makers take action! 

Networking for Nature - Eastside

This is an opportunity to be part of a community of people tackling local environmental concerns as well as national issues like deforestation and biodiversity loss.

Be sure to RSVP so we know you are coming. See you there!

Tassie Forests Tour 2026

Tassie’s forests are currently walking a tightrope. Right now, policy reform is underway which could see a continuation of business-as-usual logging, or significant changes - possibly even an end to native forest logging. The outcome hinges on our collective response - join us at our upcoming Tassie Forests Tour to find out how to get involved!

The background: 
Back in December, changes to Federal environment laws were announced, including an end to the longstanding exemption enjoyed by the logging industry. Then in May, it was announced that the Tasmanian State Government would pursue a ‘Bilateral Agreement’ to re-devolve approval and regulation powers back down to an industry-captured State government. In recent months, the state government has been working under a veil of secrecy to prepare their proposal to continue logging native forests.

In the coming months we will see the Federal and State Governments undertake public consultation periods as they work towards approving Tassie’s broken logging system. The Wilderness Society is strongly opposed to the Federal government’s ‘rubber stamping’ of ongoing logging and are already mobilising to ensure the best possible outcome for forests.

Get involved:

The Wilderness Society and our allies across the Tasmanian environment movement are already mobilising. This will begin with a series of town hall meetings across the island - St. Marys, Ulverstone, Launceston, Deloraine, Huon Valley, Dodges Ferry, New Norfolk, and Hobart. 

For those who are eager to get started immediately, you can join our weekly campaign meetings in Launceston and Hobart, from 5:30pm on Wednesdays.

Speakers, follow up events and more updates will be coming soon - RSVP to stay in the loop!

This event will take place on the sovereign and unceded lands of the Palawa people, the rightful owners of Lutruwita/Tasmania.

Parking & Public Access: On-site parking is available. Public transport is available nearby, although a limited regional timetable. The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Join us in celebrating 50 years of fighting for Australia's Wild Places.

From the Franklin in Tasmania to the Pilliga in NSW, for 50 years we’ve campaigned across the continent to protect the life that supports us all.

Join us on the 16th of November in Rushcutters bay as we take a trip down memory lane, revisiting the campaigns and iconic places we’ve worked tirelessly to protect including celebrating the newly legislated Great Koala National Park.

We’ll screen the award winning documentary Tallaganda, featuring rare footage of the Greater Glider and showcasing the beauty of the native forests on the NSW South Coast, the activists and the efforts to protect them. (Preview)

Followed by a discussion of the future of the Wilderness Society and NSW’s native forests as a whole.

Light dinner and drinks will be provided.

Where: The Drill Hall, Rushcutters Bay
When: 16th November, 6:30 (Film Screening at 7)

Access Information:
The Drill Hall is a fully accessible Venue
Street Parking is available, but limited. The venue is accessible via public transport through Edgecliff Station, Darling Point Wharf or bus.

Tassie Forests Tour 2026

Tassie’s forests are currently walking a tightrope. Right now, policy reform is underway which could see a continuation of business-as-usual logging, or significant changes - possibly even an end to native forest logging. The outcome hinges on our collective response - join us at our upcoming Tassie Forests Tour to find out how to get involved!

The background:
Back in December, changes to Federal environment laws were announced, including an end to the longstanding exemption enjoyed by the logging industry. Then in May, it was announced that the Tasmanian State Government would pursue a ‘Bilateral Agreement’ to re-devolve approval and regulation powers back down to an industry-captured State government. In recent months, the state government has been working under a veil of secrecy to prepare their proposal to continue logging native forests. 

In the coming months we will see the Federal and State Governments undertake public consultation periods as they work towards approving Tassie’s broken logging system. The Wilderness Society is strongly opposed to the Federal government’s ‘rubber stamping’ of ongoing logging and are already mobilising to ensure the best possible outcome for forests.

Get involved:
The Wilderness Society and our allies across the Tasmanian environment movement are already mobilising. This will begin with a series of town hall meetings across the island - St. Mary’s, Ulverstone, Launceston, Deloraine, Huon Valley, Dodges Ferry, New Norfolk, and Hobart. 

For those who are eager to get started immediately, you can join our weekly campaign meeting in Launceston and Hobart, from 5:30pm on Wednesdays.

Speakers, follow up events and more updates will be coming soon - RSVP to stay in the loop!

Du Cane Brewery have generously offered to host us for free, so please support the venue by buying a drink or food!

This event will take place on the sovereign and unceded lands of the Palawa people, the rightful owners of Lutruwita/Tasmania.

Parking & Public Access: Street parking is available although it is minimal. Public transport is available within 100 metres of the venue. The event will be held in the 'Green Room', which is wheelchair accessible.

Join our weekly Wilderness Wednesday sessions at the Launceston campaign centre, 174 Charles St, a rotating roster of Watch on Nature online citizen science, event planning, workshops and more!

Our meetings also have a Zoom option - email Katie for the recurring link!

This event will take place on the sovereign and unceded lands of the Palawa people, the rightful owners of Lutruwita/Tasmania.

Parking & Public Access: Street parking is available although it is minimal. Public transport is available within 100 metres of the venue. The event will be held downstairs, which is wheelchair accessible.

Tassie Forests Tour 2026

Tassie’s forests are currently walking a tightrope. Right now, policy reform is underway which could see a continuation of business-as-usual logging, or significant changes - possibly even an end to native forest logging. The outcome hinges on our collective response - join us at our upcoming Tassie Forests Tour to find out how to get involved!

The background:
Back in December, changes to Federal environment laws were announced, including an end to the longstanding exemption enjoyed by the logging industry. Then in May, it was announced that the Tasmanian State Government would pursue a ‘Bilateral Agreement’ to re-devolve approval and regulation powers back down to an industry-captured State government. In recent months, the state government has been working under a veil of secrecy to prepare their proposal to continue logging native forests. 

In the coming months we will see the Federal and State Governments undertake public consultation periods as they work towards approving Tassie’s broken logging system. The Wilderness Society is strongly opposed to the Federal government’s ‘rubber stamping’ of ongoing logging and are already mobilising to ensure the best possible outcome for forests.

Get involved:
The Wilderness Society and our allies across the Tasmanian environment movement are already mobilising. This will begin with a series of town hall meetings across the island - St. Mary’s, Ulverstone, Launceston, Deloraine, Huon Valley, Dodges Ferry, New Norfolk, and Hobart. 

For those who are eager to get started immediately, you can join our weekly campaign meeting in Launceston and Hobart, from 5:30pm on Wednesdays.

Speakers, follow up events and more updates will be coming soon - RSVP to stay in the loop!

This event will take place on the sovereign and unceded lands of the Palawa people, the rightful owners of Lutruwita/Tasmania.

Parking & Public Access: Street parking is available within 100 metres of the venue. Public transport is available within 300 metres of the venue. The venue is wheelchair accessible (no permanent ramps but a mobile ramp is available upon request).

Tassie Forests Tour 2026

Tassie’s forests are currently walking a tightrope. Right now, policy reform is underway which could see a continuation of business-as-usual logging, or significant changes - possibly even an end to native forest logging. The outcome hinges on our collective response - join us at our upcoming Tassie Forests Tour to find out how to get involved!

The background:
Back in December, changes to Federal environment laws were announced, including an end to the longstanding exemption enjoyed by the logging industry. Then in May, it was announced that the Tasmanian State Government would pursue a ‘Bilateral Agreement’ to re-devolve approval and regulation powers back down to an industry-captured State government. In recent months, the state government has been working under a veil of secrecy to prepare their proposal to continue logging native forests. 

In the coming months we will see the Federal and State Governments undertake public consultation periods as they work towards approving Tassie’s broken logging system. The Wilderness Society is strongly opposed to the Federal government’s ‘rubber stamping’ of ongoing logging and are already mobilising to ensure the best possible outcome for forests.

Get involved:
The Wilderness Society and our allies across the Tasmanian environment movement are already mobilising. This will begin with a series of town hall meetings across the island - St. Mary’s, Ulverstone, Launceston, Deloraine, Huon Valley, Dodges Ferry, New Norfolk, and Hobart. 

For those who are eager to get started immediately, you can join our weekly campaign meeting in Launceston and Hobart, from 5:30pm on Wednesdays.

Speakers, follow up events and more updates will be coming soon - RSVP to stay in the loop!

This event will take place on the sovereign and unceded lands of the Palawa people, the rightful owners of Lutruwita/Tasmania.

Parking & Public Access: On-site parking is available. The nearest public transport stop is within an 8 minute walk. The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Tassie Forests Tour 2026

Tassie’s forests are currently walking a tightrope. Right now, policy reform is underway which could see a continuation of business-as-usual logging, or significant changes - possibly even an end to native forest logging. The outcome hinges on our collective response - join us at our upcoming Tassie Forests Tour to find out how to get involved!

The background:
Back in December, changes to Federal environment laws were announced, including an end to the longstanding exemption enjoyed by the logging industry. Then in May, it was announced that the Tasmanian State Government would pursue a ‘Bilateral Agreement’ to re-devolve approval and regulation powers back down to an industry-captured State government. In recent months, the state government has been working under a veil of secrecy to prepare their proposal to continue logging native forests. 

In the coming months we will see the Federal and State Governments undertake public consultation periods as they work towards approving Tassie’s broken logging system. The Wilderness Society is strongly opposed to the Federal government’s ‘rubber stamping’ of ongoing logging and are already mobilising to ensure the best possible outcome for forests.

Get involved:
The Wilderness Society and our allies across the Tasmanian environment movement are already mobilising. This will begin with a series of town hall meetings across the island - St. Mary’s, Ulverstone, Launceston, Deloraine, Huon Valley, Dodges Ferry, New Norfolk, and Hobart. 

For those who are eager to get started immediately, you can join our weekly campaign meeting in Launceston and Hobart, from 5:30pm on Wednesdays.

Speakers, follow up events and more updates will be coming soon - RSVP to stay in the loop!

This event will take place on the sovereign and unceded lands of the Palawa people, the rightful owners of Lutruwita/Tasmania.

Parking & Public Access: Free parking available adjacent to the theatre and on the street. Public transport is available within 100m of the venue. The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Join our weekly Wilderness Wednesday sessions at the Launceston campaign centre, 174 Charles St, a rotating roster of Watch on Nature online citizen science, event planning, workshops and more!

Our meetings also have a Zoom option - email Katie for the recurring link!

This event will take place on the sovereign and unceded lands of the Palawa people, the rightful owners of Lutruwita/Tasmania.

Parking & Public Access: Street parking is available although it is minimal. Public transport is available within 100 metres of the venue. The event will be held downstairs, which is wheelchair accessible.