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Onetangi Water Walk with Wellbeing Coach – Mel Burdett

Onetangi Beach Third Avenue, Waiheke

Onetangi Water Walk with Mel Burdett If you are up for a challenge, join Mental Fitness Coach Mel Burdett on a 2km walking journey in the waters of Onetangi Beach…

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

Dundale Stream Care Session

Outside 54 Dundale Avenue, Blockhouse Bay

Let's rescue the Whau Stream on Dundale Ave from invasive weeds, so our native ecosystem can thrive. Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, and if you like, you are welcome to…

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

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

A Bug Hunt at Night

Matuku Link Reserve 111 Bethells Road, Waitākere

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

Weeding Bee: Heron Park

Heron Park 1625-1627 Great North Road, Waterview

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…

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

Otakawhe Wetland Neighbours Day

11 Nepean Avenue, Waiheke 11 Nepean Avenue, Orapiu

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…

Free

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

Berm Day Out – CANCELLED

15 Firth Road 15 Firth Road, Grey Lynn

SORRY THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO HEAVY RAIN Join us for the big Berm Day Out, where we will visit a number of beautiful examples of berm gardens in…

Koha

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