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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

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

Behind the Scenes at West Lynn Garden

West Lynn Garden 73 Parker Avenue, New Lynn

This is your opportunity to come and meet our highly experienced gardeners who are always happy to offer practical advice and seasonal information on plants, trees and shrubs in your…

$5

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

Atiu Creek Weedbusting! 10 -11th April

Ātiu Creek Regional Park 414 Run Road, Tapora

This year we need your help maintaining existing restoration planting sites, combatting invasive pest plants in various parts of the park and ensuring the best outcomes for the young plants…

Free

Te Ara Awataha: Volunteering Working Bee (10 April)

21 Kaka Street 21 Kaka Street, Northcote

Join us in growing a regular volunteer group for regeneration working bees! Become a part of our dedicated volunteer group, meeting monthly to help regenerate Northcote’s new greenway. We’re calling…

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

Citizen Science for a Changing Ocean

Sir Peter Blake MERC 1045 Beach Road, Auckland

Join us for a hands-on exploration of research methods used to study coastal marine ecosystems followed by speakers highlighting citizen science initiatives and key issues facing our coasts including climate change and invasive species. Build new skills or deepen…

Free

Butterflies in Blockhouse Bay – Treasure Hunt

Blockhouse Bay Shops 556 Blockhouse Bay Road, Blockhouse Bay

Find the beautiful butterflies in shops around Blockhouse Bay from 11 March. Write the name of the store you visited on the entry form, downloadable from our website. Be in…

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

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

Herbal Balm Making Workshop

Epsom Community Centre 202 Gillies Ave, Epsom

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn to make a soothing herbal balm for cuts, scrapes, and minor skin irritations. Using healing herbs like calendula, plantain, and chamomile,…

$25

Friends of Outlook Volunteer Morning

Outlook Reserve, Greenhithe 7 Oakford Park Crescent, Greenhithe

Outlook Reserve is a hidden gem in Greenhithe. The reserve has a small stream flowing through it which is prone to mild flooding if not maintained. Outlook Reserve is a…

Free

Te Aka Kōtuia: Plant Division Workshop

Maungawhau Nursery Puhi Huia Road

Join us for this hands-on workshop at Maungawhau Nursery where we will cover propagation by plant division. We will learn about a range of species that can be propagated for…

Free

Tree Rescue

332 Brookby Road 332 Brookby Road, Brookby

Roll up your sleeves and join us for a 'Tree Rescue' half-day to help us free up our planted native plants from weeds and give them the best chance of…

Free

Marine Metre Squared – Whau River

McCormick Green 1A McCormick Road, Te Atatū South

Discover the amazing critters that call the muddy estuary their home! There's a lot more the Whau's muddy shores than meets the eye. From burrowing anemones to snapping shrimp, paddle…

Free

Climb the Tree to See the World

Putiki Road, Waiheke 15 Putiki Road, Ostend

Treeverse Waiheke: and introduction into tree climbing on ropes. I'm an Arborist and like to share my knowledge and passion about trees and climbing by encouraging people (kids and adults)…

Koha

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 Secret Sounds of Nature

Kaipātiki Project EcoHub 17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale

Join us for an immersive deep listening sound experience where we will find out what nature sounds like at the micro-scale. We will start with a talk on "The Voice…

Free

Pollinator Garden Weeding Bee

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

Following a successful planting day last August, the native pollinator garden at Ross Reserve is now in need of weeding and re-mulching. This event will start early to avoid the…

Free

Tamariki Discover: Autumn

Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Join us on an exploratory walk through Cornwall Park, where curious minds will discover special taonga (treasure) in the park. Collect fascinating facts and tremendous textures as you explore the…

Free

Centorian Reserve Care

Centorian Reserve Windsor Park Centorian Drive

Come and discover this hidden gem of a reserve (Centorian Reserve), tucked away just off Constellation Drive but a little oasis in this urban spot. We will be caring for…

Free

Ōtanerua Eco Fete

Ōtanerua Reserve 11b Otanerua Road, Hatfields Beach, Orewa

Come along and find out about conservation work in your local neighbourhood! Guided nature walks Learn about ecological restoration, pest plant management and predator control Find out how to test…

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

Team Up 2 Clean Up – Highland Park

Highland Park Library 16 Highland Park Drive

Join us for a fun and rewarding street clean-up! 🌱 This event is perfect for anyone who wants to make a positive impact on the environment. It’s a great way…

Free

Free Nature Photography Workshop (Ages 14+)

Auckland Botanic Gardens 102 Hill Road, Manurewa

IMAgEN8 is a registered charity dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between New Zealand’s diverse communities and the natural environment through education, photography, and technology. We run nature photography workshops in…

Free

Climate Fresk for Kids on Waiheke Island

Waiheke Sustainability Centre 1a Mako Street, Oneroa

Experience the global Climate Fresk Game! Climate Fresk is a fun, interactive yet 100% science-based workshop designed for kids 9-16y. In just 2 hours you will learn the fundamental science behind…

Free

Guided Walk: Birds for Kids

Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Gather your flock (whānau) and join the experts from Birds New Zealand to learn about birds on a fun kids guided walk. Cornwall Park is a favourite spot for many…

Free

Ranger Guided Walk – Sylvan Park

Sylvan Park 36 Sylvan Park Avenue, Milford

Explore the wonderful Sylvan Park on the banks of Lake Pupuke in Milford with your community park ranger team. Learn about the unique flora and fauna that call this area…

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

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

Walk a Trapline – Eastvale Reserve

73 MacKay Drive, Greenhithe 73 MacKay Drive, Greenhithe

🚶‍♂️ Walk A Trapline with Louis! 🌳 Come join us at Eastvale Reserve on Wednesday 16th April at 4PM for a special ECOFEST Walk A Trapline guided walk with Louis!…

Free