Show us Wairau through your eyes – the wai, the whenua and the tāngata who live, work, learn and play here every day. Enter the Through My Lens photo competition for a…
Join us for a fun and inclusive kayaking experience — whether learning for the first time, rediscovering a past passion, or bringing mokopuna along for the ride. Zo’s Kayaks’ versatile…
Sorry this event can not go ahead due to an unforeseen venue issue. You can still join Adopt-A-Drain at Going Green @ The Green on 29 March and at the …
Mahi tākaro and traditional Māori play strengthen bodies, build social connection, uphold whakapapa and tikanga, and spark creativity. Come join Harko Brown (teacher & Māori games expert) as he creates…
Ever wondered what really goes on inside a native plant nursery, and how tiny seedlings turn into thousands of plants heading back into the landscape? This volunteer day at the…
Experience living gardens that make your heart sing. Bring your whole family, there is something for everyone. Our generous gardeners will be on hand to share tips on how to…
Book Launch Celebration – Seeking Will, Rapua a Wil The Light Library is delighted to share our next book. Join us in celebrating the launch of Seeking Will, Rapua a Will—a bilingual…
Whānau Fun at Riviera Reserve – Conservation Hīkoi Join us for a free afternoon of discovery and connection with nature, in partnership with Ōtara Waterways and Lakes Trust! This family-friendly…
Show us Wairau through your eyes – the wai, the whenua and the tāngata who live, work, learn and play here every day. Enter the Through My Lens photo competition for a…
An after-school programme with a difference! Create items that can be REPURPOSED, REUSED, REDESIGNED and UPCYCLED with a focus on PROTECTING AOTEAROA and TAKING CARE OF TE TAIAO/ENVIRONMENT This series…
Show us Wairau through your eyes – the wai, the whenua and the tāngata who live, work, learn and play here every day. Enter the Through My Lens photo competition for a…
Come and join Kaipātiki Project for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to nurture and protect our local nature reserves! Sign up to spend the morning outdoors, breathing…
This workshop will teach you how to run smarter weeding bees, competitions, and community programmes Learn from experts how to use the toolkit for weed ID, reporting, and follow-up Get…
Show us Wairau through your eyes – the wai, the whenua and the tāngata who live, work, learn and play here every day. Enter the Through My Lens photo competition for a…
Join the Greenhithe Community Trust at Oratau Reserve this EcoFest 2026 Get outdoors, meet locals, and help care for one of Greenhithe’s special green spaces. Be part of the Friends…
Join us for a weekly chance to connect with your neighbourhood & the nature that surrounds us in beautiful Glen Eden. We will explore heritage sites at a relaxed…
Come and get hands-on at the EcoMatters native plant nursery. Seedling Sessions are a regular volunteer session where you’ll help care for and grow native plants that support local restoration…
Meet our gardening volunteers, you'll learn hints and tips on plants and propagation. Visit our tranquil sanctuary rich in natural beauty with protected heritage trees, vibrant flowering shrubs and sub-tropical…
Show us Wairau through your eyes – the wai, the whenua and the tāngata who live, work, learn and play here every day. Enter the Through My Lens photo competition for a…
Spend time in nature and develop conservation skills while protecting wildlife in the Waitākere Ranges. You will protect our treasured wildlife in Ark in the Park, New Zealand's largest open…
A shared, hands-on kaupapa grounded in tikanga and care. Join Charmaine Bailie and the Kaipātiki Project team for a four-session series focused on caring for pā harakeke. Come to one…
Join the Greenhithe Community Trust at Taihinui Historical Reserve this EcoFest 2026 Love tramping off the beaten track and exploring wild bush? This group is made for you. Be part…
Join the Greenhithe Community Trust at Wainoni Park this EcoFest 2026 Spend a morning in nature, meet friendly locals, and help restore one of Greenhithe’s most loved parks. Be part…
You are cordially invited to attend a workshop on understanding local (clay!) soils which explores how to "futureproof" your land against the extremes of climate change by rapidly building topsoil.…
Sorry, this event has been cancelled due to the weather. Join us for a whānau friendly native planting workshop and kōrero with Alanah from EcoMatters. Learn about local native plants,…
Show us Wairau through your eyes – the wai, the whenua and the tāngata who live, work, learn and play here every day. Enter the Through My Lens photo competition for a…
Come along to a free guided walk to learn more about the ecological value of Point View Reserve and how you can help protect the wildlife within it. Point View…
Show us Wairau through your eyes – the wai, the whenua and the tāngata who live, work, learn and play here every day. Enter the Through My Lens photo competition for a…
Spend time in nature and develop conservation skills while protecting wildlife in the Waitākere Ranges. You will protect our treasured wildlife in Ark in the Park, New Zealand's largest open…
Get your hands dirty for a good cause at our Community Weeding Bee. Nestled along the banks of the Whau River, this special place is home to native plants, birds,…
Get ready for a day of learning and connection with Aotea / Great Barrier Island community groups and inspiring speakers from across Aotearoa as we explore te taiao, conservation, and…
The annual coastal clean up around the inner harbour is back from 2026! Time to get the gumboots out, grab a pair of gloves and get out there and pull…
Join the wonderful community of Otakawhe Bay, Waiheke, to meet neighbours and like-minded people for some wetland planting and weeding. Learn about the wetland, what lives and thrives in it,…
Treeverse Waiheke – Climb the Tree to See the World is an interactive event designed to connect people with trees through the unique experience of tree climbing. The event highlights…
Arrive at Whatipu and marvel how such a remote area is so close to Auckland. And it is under threat! Tabacco Weed (Woolly Nightshade) is invading the forest and wetland.…
Join us for a one-hour yoga and movement session in the outdoors, suitable for beginners and those seeking a deeper stretch. After the class, enjoy a coffee or, if you…
Learn practical ways you can support food trees and resilient green spaces in your own neighbourhood. Join Savannah Carter-Green (Kai Rākau Project), Matthew Priestley (Brotherwood), and David Stejskal (Auckland Council…
Love hide and seek? Head to Rotoroa Island for a team-based treasure hunt and a chance to explore the island’s natural beauty. This fun, family-friendly event (also great for groups…
With Monica Peters. Capture the micro and the macro details of nature journaling while exploring Atawhai Whenua, the reserve between Oneroa and Matiatia. Only a few decades ago, this part…
Explore Chip Budding and Marcotting in this hands-on session with experienced gardener Ben Cheah, held in the EcoMatters Organic Teaching Garden. These simple, powerful and no cost propagation techniques are…
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 were pressed and…
Show us Wairau through your eyes – the wai, the whenua and the tāngata who live, work, learn and play here every day. Enter the Through My Lens photo competition for a…
Welcome to Kepa Bush Reserve! Nga Kaitiaki Hapori o Pourewa - The Community Guardians of Pourewa would like to invite you to our Community Volunteer Day supporting Friends of Kepa…
Join us for a community moth plant removal workshop to help protect native plants and restore habitat while learning to remove moth plants effectively and safely. Location to be confirmed…
Get your hands dirty for a good cause at our Community Weeding Bee. Nestled along the banks of the Whau River, this special place is home to native plants, birds,…
Join Sue at Auckland Botanical Gardens for an Introduction to Composting workshop, featuring the three most common and easy composting systems for the home and garden: Traditional Cold Composting, Worm…
Join us for a short guided walk around Ridgewood Reserve and discover the special nature in our local area! Pop in at our engagement space and find out how you…
Join us in the rich local history of the unique native plant gardens of Fernglen. Book a garden tour with botanical experts at 10am or 1pm Create a lush moss…
Join us for a one-hour yoga and movement session in the outdoors, suitable for beginners and those seeking a deeper stretch. After the class, enjoy a coffee or, if you…
Join us for a hands-on interactive exploration to discover what benthic invertebrate species live in the intertidal zone at - Ōrangihina, Te Atatū Peninsula. We will collect valuable data on…
Show us Wairau through your eyes – the wai, the whenua and the tāngata who live, work, learn and play here every day. Enter the Through My Lens photo competition for a…
An after-school programme with a difference! Create items that can be REPURPOSED, REUSED, REDESIGNED and UPCYCLED with a focus on PROTECTING AOTEAROA and TAKING CARE OF TE TAIAO/ENVIRONMENT This series…
Join the New Zealand Seabird Trust for an engaging public talk on the remarkable seabirds of Waiheke Island and the wider Hauraki Gulf. Hosted by Waiheke Marine Project and Te…
Show us Wairau through your eyes – the wai, the whenua and the tāngata who live, work, learn and play here every day. Enter the Through My Lens photo competition for a…
Discover the vast health benefits of wild weeds growing in your garden and in the ngahere — and partake in the making of delicious green smoothies and botanical oils for…
Join us at the cinema for an evening to celebrate coastal regeneration and seaweed. Dr Nicole Miller from Explore Your Coast will present her award-winning short film: Seaweed, A Love…
