A Bug Hunt at Night
What bugs hide in our bush? Come and help us find out. Professional entomologists will help you identify as many insects as we can find at Matuku Link’s forest and…
Free – $5
What bugs hide in our bush? Come and help us find out. Professional entomologists will help you identify as many insects as we can find at Matuku Link’s forest and…
Don’t miss our epic EcoFest sale—our prices are already too good to pass up! In the spirit of #zerowaste and the #circulareconomy, we’re offering a DIY discount to anyone who buys an item…
We are a collective of passionate upcyclers, who redesign, remake and reimagine unwanted items into bespoke pieces to enliven the homes of our city. We are hosting a Makers' and…
A participatory workshop to learn more about Te Tiriti. This workshop is being run by Tauiwi facilitators from Tangata Tiriti – Treaty People
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Show some love to one of Tāmaki Makaurau's local parks and work alongside other passionate volunteers caring for Heron Park. We'll spend some time learning about the pest plants in…
Are you interested in seeing how you can create a productive garden to grow more of your own food for your family? Come and visit St Johns Food Forest –…
Biochar can help your garden, especially if you have heavy clay or very sandy soil. Biochar acts as a permanent form of compost in the soil--it holds onto water and…
Connect with Cornwall Park and get creative in this drop-in air-dry clay workshop. Make a flora or fauna themed trinket dish with Siriporn of Falcon Grey Ceramics. The workshop will…
Come be a part of our award winning bioorganic restoration at Rosedale Park! We will introduce you to all our sustainable practices that are designed to sequester carbon and decarbonise…
Join us at the Beautification Trust Open Day to explore how you can contribute to a cleaner, greener South and East Auckland! Discover our mission to connect and empower communities…
Come and see sustainable living in practice! Interested in intentional community, sustainable housing, and permaculture? Come and visit Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood in Ranui. Earthsong is an innovative urban co-housing development in…
Join us to transform soft plastic waste into sustainable building blocks called ecobricks! We'll give a demo on how to make an ecobrick (its super easy), provide all the materials…
Join Us at the Māngere Bridge Repair Café! Got something broken that you think can be fixed? Bring your cherished household items back to life with help from our amazing…
Join us at the Manurewa Repair Café and give your beloved items a second life! Our skilled volunteers are here to help you repair and restore a variety of items. …
Curious what philosophers think and say about environmental ethics and sustainability? Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be (better) stewards of nature and…
Come along to this fun workshop and learn how to create a blouse/top from scrap fabrics. There are two patterns to choose from: a simple two-panel top, or an intermediate…
Join us at the West Auckland Resource Centre for our exciting Eco Festival fabric sale! Throughout the festival, we’re offering a fantastic opportunity to dig through an abundance of beautiful,…
Did you know that potatoes are one of the most versatile and commonly wasted foods in Aotearoa? Let’s change that! Learn how to make the most of every spud. Drop…
🚴Curious about ebikes, for commuting, leisure, fitness or a bit of everything? Come and check out the range of MeloYelo and Zoomin electric bikes, take a test ride and have…
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…
Autumn is a great time to forage edible mushrooms, but you need to know how to identify mushrooms correctly BEFORE consuming them! Learn how to safely and effectively identify fungi found in…
Join us for our EcoFest event! Spend 90 minutes with us exploring the zero waste lifestyle and discover how simple changes at home can have a big impact on our…
Join us for a volunteer shift at Fair Food! Our amazing volunteers work at our Avondale Hub, sorting surplus healthy and nutritious food donated by our partner organisations. This kai…
Step back in time at the Historical Village, where everything was homemade and homegrown—when sustainability was simply a way of life. Gain insight into the daily work of the past…
Join us at Hope Teaching Garden where we carry out Regenerative practices that support the systemic health of our local area. At this workshop you will learn how to grow…
Are you a Tidy Kiwi? Do you want to help us take care of our environment? Come along to a rubbish clean-up day in New Lynn! Meet us at New…
Otakawhe Wetland Restoration/te whakaora i te repo Project Come and join in the community wetland native species planting at the Otakawhe Bay Wetland. Come and meet your neighbours, both local…
Toss it? No way! Bring it to your local DEANZ Repair Café and we will fix it! What is a repair cafe A Repair Café is an event where people…
How do we grow a food forest from scratch? And how can we design it so that each plant gets what it needs to thrive? Join us for a one-hour…
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…
Join us to celebrate the enchanting journey of Finding Grace Kimihia a Grace through art and storytelling. Be part of the opening ceremony for the Finding Grace Kimihia a Grace Art Exhibition, where author…
Have you ever found a sick, injured or orphaned wild bird? Wild birds need specialised care from dedicated rehabilitators or vets. Each year, 6000 bird heroes bring their rescues to…
🌷 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…
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…
Got too much stuff cluttering your space? Turn it into cash and give your pre-loved items a new home! Join us at the Grey Lynn Car Boot Market, a vibrant…
What can you make with a big pile of junk? Come and find out at our FREE outdoor makerspace sessions. We provide the junk and tools to use as you…
Save the date!Come and see us at the Waiheke Recovery Shop this Sunday - all day 9 am - 4 pm! and grab a bargain! Every single item in the…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Learn how to make beautiful, sustainable art materials from the plants around you! In this hands-on workshop from Wild Studio, you'll discover how to make artist's drawing charcoal, hand-crafted dip…
Imagine… …Greta Thunberg and Donald Trump calling up a news conference and announcing they, together, have come up with a plan to tackle the climate change crisis. Imagine.... …a decision…
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…
Bring new joy into your life and others' with a change of season clothes swap! Clothing for all ages and genders welcome. What does this mean? Have clothes that your…
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…
Learn how to draw and write for identification or just for pleasure from the natural world around the gardens with botanical artist and award winning illustrator Sandra Morris. Nature journaling,…
Titirangi Village Market is vibrant place to meet, shop artisan products and fresh produce and enjoy positive vibes. The Titirangi Village Market is a wonderful monthly market in the heart…
The Fossil Bay Harvest Fair is a beautiful event to be part of and a magical day for our children and the Waiheke community. This festival celebrates the bounty of…
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…
Whether it’s mending a favorite garment, darning socks, or tackling that long-forgotten sewing project, this session is all about making the most of what you already have! What You’ll…
Adults Botanicals in Stick and Ink and Pen and Ink Stipple Award winning natural history illustrator Sandra Morris will introduce you to the world of botanical art using techniques that…
Join us for dinner and help us on our mission to reduce food waste. We turn perfectly good surplus produce, destined for landfill, into delicious, nutritious 3-course meals. With the…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Join us for a volunteer shift at Fair Food! Our amazing volunteers work at our Avondale Hub, sorting surplus healthy and nutritious food donated by our partner organisations. This kai…
Get ready for an after-school experience where creativity meets sustainability! At Sustainable Papakura, kids will learn to craft items that can be easily made at home—designed to be reused, waste-free,…
Join us for dinner and help us on our mission to reduce food waste. We turn perfectly good surplus produce, destined for landfill, into delicious, nutritious 3-course meals. With the…
At Te Oro, Studio One, this composting workshop will be facilitated by Adam and offers an introduction to composting with the three most common and easy composting systems that can be used…