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The 2025 Waiheke Walking Festival takes place March 21st to April 6th, but with our special, free-to-download app, you can get amongst nature and enjoy the walks Waiheke has to…
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The 2025 Waiheke Walking Festival takes place March 21st to April 6th, but with our special, free-to-download app, you can get amongst nature and enjoy the walks Waiheke has to…
Join Te Whau Pathway Project for their 4th annual World Water Day photo competition! The 2025 theme is Glacier Preservation—but what does that have to do with the Whau River?…
Moth plant spreads quickly and kills our native plants. You can help control this pest plant by organising your community group, whaanau, school, ECE or sports club to collect as…
Moth plant spreads quickly and kills our native plants. You can help control this pest plant by organising your community group, whaanau, school, ECE or sports club to collect as…
Moth plant spreads quickly and kills our native plants. You can help control this pest plant by organising your community group, whaanau, school, ECE or sports club to collect as…
Moth plant spreads quickly and kills our native plants. You can help control this pest plant by organising your community group, whaanau, school, ECE or sports club to collect as…
Join the Henderson-Massey Moth Plant Competition, a fun, family-friendly competition that is all about getting rid of moth plant in your neighbourhood, happening from Saturday 15 March to Saturday 3…
Join the Moth Plant Pod Competition Community! Whether you're already registered or thinking about signing up for this year's MPC competition with your school, whānau, sports group, or community, this…
Come visit the New Lynn Community Hub Seed Library! Get ready to dig deep and exchange seeds at our month-long Seed Swap during EcoFest! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or…
Ngā manu a Buller Discover our native birdlife in this Te Papa art exhibition showcasing prints of illustrations from New Zealand’s most famous books on native birds. Walter Buller’s iconic…
A collaboration with island-based creatives, The Understory Project sheds light on Waiheke’s transformation from a once barren landscape of sheep farms to the locus of conservation action. Native birds are…
The Local Albert Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival takes place from the 5th of April to the 27th. We're delighted to say that with 180+ events already registered, it's going…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Nature Journaling is a great way to get back to nature, bringing with it a sense of calm and well-being, an antidote to our busy, tech-driven lives. We will discuss what…
Come and join us for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to nurture and protect our local nature reserves! As regular volunteers led by expert ecologists, we're dedicated…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Join the EcoNet team for a demonstration of how CAMS GIS and CRM can transform how you manage your conservation group. In particular we will focus on using CAMS GIS…
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…
Come and join us for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to nurture and protect our local nature reserves! As regular volunteers led by expert ecologists, we're dedicated…
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…
Join EcoMatters stream ranger Pam as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. As well as learning about the environmental restoration of our…
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…
Friends of Oratau Reserve is a group lead by local residents Pete & Garth. This friendly team started to care for this reserve in February 2019. Oratau Reserve runs from…
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…
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…
Join us for an evening session learning about our native bat species, and seeing whether we have them in our midst! We'll have a casual information sharing session, followed by…
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…
Join EcoMatters stream ranger Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. As well as learning about the environmental restoration of our…
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…
Come and join a group of friendly locals restoring and looking after Wainoni Park. Friends of Wainoni Park meet most Thursday mornings until mid-December (we often have breaks over the…
Do you like tramping/hiking off the beaten track? Then this group is for you! Friends of Taihinui Historical Reserve work in a beautiful mature bush area of Greenhithe, along the…
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…
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…
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…
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…