About us
The North West Environment Centre (NWEC) is a community-based organisation established in 2003 to inspire a new perspective on our relationship with the environment and to each other so that we may all act to create a socially harmonious and ecologically sustainable future.
'North West ecofest’, is held annually at Camp Clayton, Ulverstone - each year we aim to continue to reach an even wider community. The Festival draws in Tasmanian enterprises, nonprofit organizations, and community groups dedicated to fostering a sustainable and healthy lifestyle and environment, while also enhancing resilience within the community.
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2024
In 2024 we were impressed by Camp Claytons newly built Stage in the Eat St area. Patrons enjoyed a leisurely lunch under the NEW marquee while listening to a compliment of local and interstate Musicians. Mal Webb and Kylie Morrigan with their quirky lyrics with sustainable living affirmations.
Hannah Maloney made it back to engage the crowds. This year saw the introduction of another exhibitor zone in Lodges loop. More than 2100 festival goers poured through the gates and left with smiles & a sense of fulfilment.
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2023
The 2023 festival saw over 2000 people on site. Hannah Moloney was the key note speaker and unfortunately was unable to attend due to Covid illness. Thankfully local permaculture personality Nick Towle stepped in to fill her shoes and deliver some inspiring workshop and presentation. We welcomed exhibitors and patrons from all corners of Tasmania, enjoying a weekend on the NW Coast.
2022
In 2022 saw the festival move to Camp Clayton. This was a welcome move with larger crowds and a new sense of excitement. The roadside artwork provided a month long advertisement for the impending event and notification of change of site.
2021
2021 was take two of our 2020 festival. The committee revisited all the organisation from the previous year and pulled it altogether in the space of a few weeks once we were given the all clear that festivals were open again after the Covid pandemic. Unfortunately the weather did not work in our favour and brought things to an abrupt halt around midday. This was the catalyst for looking for a larger all weather venue, so the search began.....
2020
Sadly the 2020 festival was cancelled two weeks out as the Covid Pandemic had us all in lock down. The committee were devastated as 12 months of preparation had to be quickly unraveled.
2019
In 2019 Ecofest saw a shift in patron demographics as many of the younger population attended for the first time. The children's tent was popular, the music filled the air and crowds meandered in and out of the pavilions, taking in all that was on offer. This year we expanded the site to include the Ulverstone Municipal band rooms for our presentations and workshops.
2018
The Ulverstone Wharf precinct was once again packed to capacity as festival goer came to learn more about a waste free future. workshops and presentations echoed the message and Rethink Waste delivered a practical display of waste and recycling.
2017
In 2017 we were expanding from the smaller more interment festival previously held onsite at NWEC in Penguin as "The Sustainable Living Festival". The wharf precinct was chosen and NWEC with the support of Central Coast Council made the move to Ulverstone.
