A hawksbill sea turtle on the Great Barrier Reef. Photo: Chad Taylor.
Cape York NRM will bring together land managers, rangers, community members and organisations committed to protecting the Great Barrier Reef at Cooktown for Reef Fest 2026.
The event on Thursday 21 May, which is part of the Paddock to Reef program, will showcase work from across the Cape helping to safeguard the reef for future generations.
Reef Fest is set to include presentations on projects such as gully remediation and wetland restoration, as well as research into runoff monitoring, water quality, the condition of reefs and east coast turtle conservation.
Cape York NRM will hold an afternoon poster session to highlight more regional projects and provide opportunities for discussion and networking.
Cape York NRM will hold Reef Fest 2026 at Cooktown on Thursday 21 May. Photo: Cape York NRM.
The gathering will end with a panel discussion to allow attendees to engage with speakers and explore key issues in more depth.
Reef Fest is a free public event and will be held at Cooktown Shire Hall at 42 Helen Street from 12 to 5:30 pm.
Light refreshments will be provided on the day.
Those who would like to attend are encouraged to RSVP by Tuesday 19 May.
For more information and to RSVP contact sustainable agriculture facilitator Lauren O’Bryan on 0477 720 359 or via email at [email protected].
The Paddock to Reef Integrated Monitoring, Modelling and Reporting Program is jointly funded by the Queensland and Federal governments.
