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Guided walk – Orangihina Park

Harbour View Beach Reserve Harbour View Road, Te Atatū Peninsula

Explore the taonga of Harbourview-Orangihina Park in Te Atatū Peninsula! Discover rare ecosystems, understand their significance, and the inspiring efforts of community groups protecting and restoring them. From lush wetlands…

Free

Flower Pressing Workshop

Event Series Flower pressing workshop
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

🌷 Explore the gardens and discover the delicate art of flower-pressing in the beautiful setting of the Howick Historical Village! A favourite pastime of the Victorians, flowers, foliage and ferns…

$25 – $40

Secret Species & Trapper Event

Waitakere Domain Hall 13 Bethells Road, Waitākere

Join us to celebrate the "Secret Species" for the Swanson Waitakere Predator Free Group. Starting at 2pm there will be fun and activities for the children, with the colouring in…

Free

Guided Walk – Forest Bathing

Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Relax with Benni Bonnin and experience forest bathing in Cornwall Park. Take some time for yourself. Pause. Breathe. Connect with Nature. Simple, light and uplifting time – with guided meditation…

Free

Coastal Connection Hike & Yoga by Patience Scarles

Little Oneroa Beach Car Park Goodwin Avenue, Oneroa

This guided walk with Patience Scarles takes you through the picturesque coastal trails, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature's soothing sounds and refreshing ocean breeze. At the end of…

Free

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Set out on a hunt in the gardens at the Howick Historical Village! Find hidden emblems of birds, bees and other insects and learn about their vital role as pollinators in…

$8 – $16

Ranger Guided Walk – Kepa Bush, Orakei

Kepa Bush Reserve 9 Colenso Place, Mission Bay

Join the community parks team on a free guided walk through a picturesque Kepa Bush in Mission Bay.  Learn about the wide range of native plant and animal species that…

Free

Witheford Reserve Regeneration Working Bee

Witheford Reserve Kaipatiki Road, Glenfield

Get involved and join us for a hands-on experience at the Witheford Reserve working bee! Led by an expert ecologist, we're establishing a new volunteer group to regenerate this special…

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Set out on a hunt in the gardens at the Howick Historical Village! Find hidden emblems of birds, bees and other insects and learn about their vital role as pollinators in…

$8 – $16

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Set out on a hunt in the gardens at the Howick Historical Village! Find hidden emblems of birds, bees and other insects and learn about their vital role as pollinators in…

$8 – $16

Volunteer Welcome Day – Kaipātiki Project

Kaipātiki Project EcoHub 17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale

Have you ever wanted to volunteer with an environmental organisation? At Kaipātiki Project, we offer many opportunities for you to get involved in the work we do. Come and help…

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Set out on a hunt in the gardens at the Howick Historical Village! Find hidden emblems of birds, bees and other insects and learn about their vital role as pollinators in…

$8 – $16

The Rainforest of Waiheke – An Interactive Discussion

Waiheke Native Plants Trust 66 Onetangi Road, Waiheke

Information and discussion about the original forest cover of Waiheke Island. Learn about the sub-tropical rainforest that once covered Waiheke Island and the work towards biodiversity restoration. Meet with staff…

Free

Native Nursery Workshop

Event Series Native Nursery Workshop
EcoMatters Environment Trust - Store and EcoHub 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn

Join Chrissy the seed whisperer to help with native plant and seed propagation. Muck in and learn about how it's done and how native plants contribute to protecting our land…

Free

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Set out on a hunt in the gardens at the Howick Historical Village! Find hidden emblems of birds, bees and other insects and learn about their vital role as pollinators in…

$8 – $16

Eco Volunteering 101 

Pest Free Kaipātiki’s Puāwai Building 3 Ross Avenue, Glenfield

Want to volunteer in Kaipātiki’s beautiful natural spaces? Want to meet like-minded people in your neighbourhood? Not sure where you fit in or how to get started?    This 101 will…

Free

ISLAND DIRECT Wisca Dog Walk – Heart of Omiha Paw-Some Adventure!

Omiha Rd (just off Glen Brook Rd), Waiheke Omiha Road, Rocky Bay

ISLAND DIRECT Wisca Dog Walk – Heart of Omiha paw-some adventure! Join us for a paw-some adventure in the hidden gem of Omiha! Enjoy a delightful journey through winding tracks…

Free

VIP Kayak Day at Matuku Link

Matuku Link Reserve 111 Bethells Road, Waitākere

Experience Auckland’s largest wetland at a unique VIP kayak tour to raise funds for wetland restoration at Matuku Link on World Rivers Day. The navigable part of Waitākere River is…

$75

Community Weed Bin Weekend – Laingholm

Laingholm Community Hall 69 Victory Road, Laingholm

If you live in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area, you can dispose of invasive weeds free of charge at the community weed bins and help prevent pest plants from…

Free

Community Weed bin weekend – Waiatarua

Waiatarua Community Hall 911 West Coast Road, Waiatarua

If you live in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area, you can dispose of invasive weeds free of charge at the community weed bins and help prevent pest plants from…

Free

Community Weed Bin Weekend – Huia

Huia Domain Carpark Huia Road, Huia

If you live in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area, you can dispose of invasive weeds free of charge at the community weed bins and help prevent pest plants from…

Free

Glen Eden Stream Walk and Talk

Ōkaurirahi / Kaurilands Domain 65 Atkinson Road, Titirangi

Nau mai, haere mai! Join us on a guided walk along the Waikumete Stream at Ōkaurirahi / Kaurilands Domain and Ceramco Park. Go off the beaten track to meet the…

Free

Garden Open Day

Triangle Park Community Teaching Garden 385 Don Buck Road, Massey

Join us for our teaching garden community garden open day. Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun day with mini-workshops, demonstrations, garden tours, plant sale and refreshments. A wonderful…

Free

Te Aka Kōtuia: Annual Nurseries Hui 2025

Kaipātiki Project EcoHub 17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale

Join us for the annual Te Aka Kōtuia Nurseries Hui, open to all nurseries across the Auckland region. This hui is for all people who grow native plants, including kaitiaki,…

Free

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Set out on a hunt in the gardens at the Howick Historical Village! Find hidden emblems of birds, bees and other insects and learn about their vital role as pollinators in…

$8 – $16

Gardening with Chickens

EcoMatters Environment Trust - Store and EcoHub 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn

Join Oliver Liddell and his chooks in the EcoMatters garden as he shares his favourite tips and techniques for growing food in your garden alongside chickens. Learn how garden ecosystems can meet…

$18 – $40

Walk & Talk Wetlands

Owhanake Reserve Owhanake carpark, Korora Road, Oneroa

Join us for a walk at Owhanake to learn about the work being done by the Wetland Team to restore Waiheke’s wetlands – one of our most important natural environments. …

Free

Nature Day Festival

West Lynn Garden & Butterfly House 73 Parker Avenue, New Lynn

Join us for a joyful 13 Bedar, the Persian Nature's Day celebration. Enjoy outdoor games, cultural activities, and delicious Persian food available from our market. This is a great event…

Free

Pest Trapping Workshop

Wellpark Reserve Wellpark Reserve, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021

Have you heard of Predator Free 2050? "Imagine an Aotearoa New Zealand where our native species are safe from extinction and thriving alongside us... That’s why Predator Free 2050 is…

Free

Lancaster Restoration Project Weeding

Hellyers Creek Reserve Lancaster Road, Beach Haven

Join the Lancaster Restoration Project for our monthly working bee and help restore the native ecosystem of Hellyers Creek. All welcome! We will be dealing with a variety of pest…

Free

Fernglen Native Plant Gardens OPEN DAY

Fernglen Native Plant Gardens 36 Kauri Road, Birkenhead

Fernglen Native Plant Gardens has an extensive native plant collection and forest canopy walks. Discover the special history of this property, purchased by the Fisher family in 1888. Come and…

Free

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Set out on a hunt in the gardens at the Howick Historical Village! Find hidden emblems of birds, bees and other insects and learn about their vital role as pollinators in…

$8 – $16

Greening the City Centre

Aaiotanga Community Space 22 Emily Place, Central Auckland

Imagine a greener  central Auckland city center. Picture balconies, rooftops, courtyards and alleyways buzzing with pollinators. Growing herbs in a nearby community garden? Do you know a space in the…

Free

Love Your Awa/Stream Workshop at Puhinui Reserve

Totara Park, Wairere Rd 90R Wairere Rd, Manurewa

Join Whitebait Connection and AC Parks at our FREE workshop on freshwater streams at Puhinui Reserve! Workshop Highlights: • Stream Creatures: Discover the fish and invertebrates that live in our…

Free