Capture the Beauty of Glen Eden
Glen Eden Library 12-32 Glendale RoadTake a photo of your favourite Glen Eden natural wonder - big or small. Is it a bug or a cloud, a tree or a flower? Your mum or your…
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Take a photo of your favourite Glen Eden natural wonder - big or small. Is it a bug or a cloud, a tree or a flower? Your mum or your…
Henderson-Massey Moth Plant Competition Sunday 15th March - Sunday 3rd May 2026 The Henderson-Massey Moth Plant Competition is a fun, family-friendly competition that is all about getting rid of moth…
Discover the New Lynn Community Seed Library this EcoFest. Come visit our community seed library— your local hub for swapping seeds & sharing gardening know-how. We love and appreciate any…
Enter our Photo Competition in celebration of World Water Day 2026. This year Te Whau Pathway Environment Trust's theme is WATER IS LIFE... Water shapes everything — our rivers, our…
Join Ōrākei School’s Mothplant Competition for 2026 to help remove this invasive pest plant! For the past six years, this competition has rallied students from schools across the Ōrākei Local…
It falls! It's free! Catch it while you can! This video provides step by step instructions on how to set up your own rain barrel system with Laurie Dee, so…
Join us and help protect our native plants by taking part in South Auckland’s Moth Plant Pod Competition! Moth plant spreads fast and smothers our native plants. This competition is…
Join us and help protect our native plants by taking part in South Auckland’s Moth Plant Pod Competition! Moth plant spreads fast and smothers our native plants. This competition is…
Join us and help protect our native plants by taking part in South Auckland’s Moth Plant Pod Competition! Moth plant spreads fast and smothers our native plants. This competition is…
Join us and help protect our native plants by taking part in South Auckland’s Moth Plant Pod Competition! Moth plant spreads fast and smothers our native plants. This competition is…
The Howick Moth Plant Competition 2026, led by Pest Free Howick, is back for another year — and the community is once again invited to take action for te taiao.…
What does your dream bike look like? Let your imagination run wild! Bring your vision to life using pencils, paint, or even collage. Add streamers, rocket boosters, flags, or anything…
Keen to try out an EV on Waiheke? To support the Waiheke Resource Trust's "Electrify Waiheke' initiative, I'm facilitating test drives of the brand new Dongfeng Box, an affordable, stylish,…
The Blockhouse Bay Shops are looking after NZ's colourful butterflies. Take a walk around the shops and write the name of the shop where you see one of 16 of…
Discover how low-carbon dining can reduce food-related emissions without compromising flavour. Join us at East for a Low-Carbon Dining Experience that highlights one of the most effective ways hospitality can…
Visit Te Atatū Peninsula Library to come and grab one of our ready-to-go activity jars and see some sprouting magic! You can choose either a flower bomb or a sprout…
Become a Toa Taiao | Eco‑Warrior! Join the Hīkoi through the City Step into adventure with our Hīkoi in the City — a fun, family‑friendly walk designed to connect you…
Would you like to participate in some citizen science? Drop by Huia Lodge Discovery Hub from the 2nd to the 19th of April to collect a Cornwall Park bird survey,…
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…
In partnership with Wairau Zero Waste Hub and Localised, Lake House Arts is proud to celebrate creativity that transforms trash into treasure. These awards shine a light on sustainability in…
Journeys We Have Travelled brings together five Auckland-based artists — Louise Clement, Tracye Eriksen, Leanne Gibbons, Ellen von Collas and Tracey McKeown Working primarily with recycled and repurposed materials, the artists transform discarded…
Join EcoMatters stream rangers Pam and Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. As well as learning about the environmental restoration…
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…
Save the Ice Creams. Save the World! Siblings Bonnie and Nikau have been promised a special treat, ice creams! But it’s a hot day and on the way home the…
Join Ali at St Heliers Community Library, and be guided through the basics of Bokashi composting. Come along to find out how this easy system works, how to get started,…
Whānau Fun at Macleans Park – Pest Plant Hīkoi Join us for a free morning of discovery and connection with nature, in partnership as part of the East Auckland Walkfest!…
Fly into some creative fun these holidays as kids stitch their very own pekapeka using upcycled fabric. This relaxed sewing session is a great way to learn a new skill,…
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…
Give your tamariki the chance to spend a full day immersed in the outdoors at Camp Adair, exploring the bush, solving nature mysteries, and learning through hands-on eco adventures. This…
Take a theatrical journey deep into an ocean full of amazing sharks — from the prehistoric past to today. You won’t need diving gear to swim with these majestic creatures;…
Flit between the flowers and discover how pollination works in Cornwall Park's ecosystem. Huia Lodge is open from 10 am - 4 pm Thursday to Tuesday 12 pm -4 pm…
A simple sewing workshop aimed at children aged 5-12 years. Children will create their own little monster or animal from scrap materials and felt! Register quickly as the workshop is…
In the heritage gardens at Howick Historical Village, get crafty and creative with natural and recycled materials! In this children’s workshop with educator and historical interpreter Linda Darby Coring, join…
What does an ecosystem need to survive? Come and find out in our mini glass jar terrarium craft, using recycled materials! Not only will participants come away with a unique…
How do orange peels and onion skins from your kitchen become clean energy and fertiliser? What else can go in your food scraps bin and be transformed? Learn all about…
Step inside the multi award-winning urban gallery of Lisa Watkins, better known as MyShinyMadness. For EcoFest 2026, Lisa opens her own Urban Sustainability Gallery — a rare indoor and outdoor…
Enjoy a guided tasting of carefully selected organic wines, paired with an introduction to sustainable wine-making practices. This relaxed and informative session offers an opportunity to learn more about how…
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…
In the heritage gardens at Howick Historical Village, get crafty and creative with natural and recycled materials! In this children’s workshop with educator and historical interpreter Linda Darby Coring, join…
Save the Ice Creams. Save the World! Siblings Bonnie and Nikau have been promised a special treat, ice creams! But it’s a hot day and on the way home the…
🍄🟫Fun(gi) walk for the whole whaanau!🍄🟫 Did you know that there are dozens of different fungi growing around the ngahere? Join Chris from @themushroomsmith on a walk through Kirks Bush…
Join Ali at St Heliers Community Library to learn how to compost without attracting pests. This workshop shares practical setup tips and DIY solutions you can use at home. Learn…
Have a plant you just can't quite find the name of? Or maybe you're curious about something growing in your garden? Join Adrian from The Whau River Catchment Trust to…
Ever thought about growing your own food, or wondered how to get more from your vegetable garden? This is your chance to learn from the best! Join our Edible curator,…
Blast off into creativity with our Space Terrarium activity! 🚀 In this hands‑on session, children will build their very own mini “universe in a jar.” Using coloured sand, stones, plants,…
Join Wei, one of our friendly Compost Collective facilitators, will run this fun, interactive worm farming workshop for kids and whānau. Dive into the fascinating world of tiger worms and…
Join BirdCare Aotearoa and Arataki Visitors Centre whānau for a guided hīkoi (walk) through the Upper Nihotupu dam trail, celebrating the whenua (land) and magical creatures of the night. We…
Help us reduce food waste by joining us for a 3-course dinner at one of our pay-as-you-can Auckland Restaurants. Bring friends and whānau and be part of something special. We…
Help us reduce food waste by joining us for a 3-course dinner at one of our pay-as-you-can Auckland Restaurants. Bring friends and whānau and be part of something special. We…
Would you like to participate in some citizen science? Drop by Huia Lodge Discovery Hub from the 2nd to the 19th of April to collect a Cornwall Park bird survey,…
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…
In partnership with Wairau Zero Waste Hub and Localised, Lake House Arts is proud to celebrate creativity that transforms trash into treasure. These awards shine a light on sustainability in…
Journeys We Have Travelled brings together five Auckland-based artists — Louise Clement, Tracye Eriksen, Leanne Gibbons, Ellen von Collas and Tracey McKeown Working primarily with recycled and repurposed materials, the artists transform discarded…
Join EcoMatters stream rangers Pam and Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. As well as learning about the environmental restoration…