Street Art Bike Challenge 2025
EcoMatters is thrilled to host the 5th Street Art Bike Challenge this year, where Aucklanders get out and about by bike to find street art and go in to win…
Free
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Keeping Trimdon Reserve Beautiful
Roll up your sleeves and help us keep this beautiful space thriving! Whether you’re an avid nature lover or looking for a satisfying half-days work, this is a fantastic opportunity…
Free
Urban Food Forest Demo
St Johns Food Forest 14 Anson Place, St JohnsAre 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 –…
$30
Make a Seed Bomb – Oratia
Drop into the Arataki Visitor Centre and create your own seed bomb. Pack native and/or wildflower seeds into a clay ‘bomb’ that you can take away and throw in your…
Free
Discover Nature Through Journaling
Kumeu Arts 300 Main Road, KumeūNature 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…
$10 – $30
Embroidered Upcycling: Ferns & Leaves
Join us for a creative and inspiring one-day workshop where you'll discover the art of contemporary embroidery and transform a cap or other piece of clothing into an upcycled wearable…
$60
New Lynn Community Hub Seed Swap
New Lynn War Memorial Library 3 Memorial Drive, New LynnCome 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…
Free
Preserving and Pickling the Abundance of Seasonal Food
Titirangi Community House is excited to invite you to a free workshop, Preserving & Pickling the Abundance of Seasonal Food, run by Love Food Hate Waste! Get creative with the…
Free
Discover Nature Through Journaling
Kumeu Arts 300 Main Road, KumeūNature 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…
$10 – $30
Clean Up Killarney
Join Locals for a Rubbish Pick-Up! Unfortunately, rubbish often accumulates in the park, and much of it can end up in Lake Pupuke. This beautiful lake and its surrounding parks…
Free
Seed Swap Sunday at Avondale Library
Come along and meet other gardeners in your neighbourhood. Bring seeds or seedlings from your garden to swap. Light refreshments provided.
Free
Feeding Bellies, Not Bins
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line RoadJoin 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…
Koha
Feeding Bellies, Not Bins
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line RoadJoin 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…
Koha
Communicating Sustainability Masterclass
Join us to get the essential skills for authentic sustainability storytelling. Back by popular demand, the Masterclass on Communicating Sustainability is a day of hands-on learning led by industry experts.…
$275 – $895
Upcycled Botanical Collage
Come along and make your own nature collage to take home! Whether you're new to art or have some experience, this fun workshop will guide you in creating a botanical-inspired artwork…
Free
Feeding Bellies, Not Bins
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line RoadJoin 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…
Koha
Feeding Bellies, Not Bins
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line RoadJoin 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…
Koha
Seed Bomb Making – Titirangi
Join us at EcoFest 2025 for a hands-on, eco-friendly session where you can create your very own Seed Bombs to help green our planet! Seed bombs are a fun and…
Free
Feeding Bellies, Not Bins
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line RoadJoin 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…
Koha
Hunua Bait and Trap Event
We are back with our bait and trap days! We’ll be available to help you with materials and advice to get you started on your predator control journey. Drop in…
Koha appreciated
Urban Food Forest Demo
St Johns Food Forest 14 Anson Place, St JohnsAre 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 –…
$30
Gardening with Biochar Workshop
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…
Free
Finding Grace Kimihia Art Exhibition Opening
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…
Free
Bird Heroes: BirdCare Aotearoa Workshop
BirdCare Aotearoa 74 Avoneigh Road, Green BayHave 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…
$30
Make Eco Art Materials With Wild Studio
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…
$180
Feeding Bellies, Not Bins
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line RoadJoin 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…
Koha
Feeding Bellies, Not Bins
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line RoadJoin 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…
Koha
Ranger Guided Walk – Kepa Bush, Orakei
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
Feeding Bellies, Not Bins
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line RoadJoin 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…
Koha
Feeding Bellies, Not Bins
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line RoadJoin 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…
Koha
Feeding Bellies, Not Bins
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line RoadJoin 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…
Koha
Eco Volunteering 101
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
On-Farm Composting for Rural Properties
Join us for an informative event on creating high-quality, affordable compost for gardens and mulching trees in collaboration with City to Farm. City to Farm will provide bokashi-composted food scraps,…
$5
Urban Food Forest Demo
St Johns Food Forest 14 Anson Place, St JohnsAre 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 –…
$30
Discover Nature through Journaling
Auckland Botanic Gardens 102 Hill Road, ManurewaNature 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…
$10 – $30
Kids Arts Festival
Dive into a world of creativity and celebrate the vibrant theme of Colour at the Kids Arts Festival 2025. This fun-filled day is packed with inclusive hands-on art workshops, interactive…
Free
Auckland Go Green Expo
Auckland Go Green Expo Saturday 5th (10am - 5pm) & Sunday 6th April (10am - 4pm) Eventfinda Stadium, North Shore - Get FREE Tickets Now (available for a limited time…
Free
Nature Day Festival!
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…
Free
Sew and Grow: Fabric Planters
Sustinnoworx 141 West Coast Rd, Glen EdenJoin Sustinnoworx to upcycle your old clothes into unique, eco-friendly fabric planters! Start the workshop by learning simple weaving techniques to transform textile waste into functional and beautiful planters. Using…
Free
Lancaster Restoration Project Weeding
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…
Free
Fernglen Native Plant Gardens OPEN DAY
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…
Free
Bird Heroes: BirdCare Aotearoa Workshop
BirdCare Aotearoa 74 Avoneigh Road, Green BayHave 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…
$30
Feeding Bellies, Not Bins
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line RoadJoin 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…
Koha
Feeding Bellies, Not Bins
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line RoadJoin 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…
Koha
Feeding Bellies, Not Bins
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line RoadJoin 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…
Koha
Feeding Bellies, Not Bins
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line RoadJoin 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…
Koha
Feeding Bellies, Not Bins
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line RoadJoin 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…
Koha
Butterflies in Blockhouse Bay – Treasure Hunt
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…
Free
Urban Food Forest Demo
St Johns Food Forest 14 Anson Place, St JohnsAre 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 –…
$30
Discover Nature through Journaling
Kaipātiki Project EcoHub 17 Lauderdale Road, BirkdaleNature 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. At this…
$10 – $30
Sew and Grow: Fabric Planters
Sustinnoworx 141 West Coast Rd, Glen EdenJoin Sustinnoworx to upcycle your old clothes into unique, eco-friendly fabric planters! Start the workshop by learning simple weaving techniques to transform textile waste into functional and beautiful planters. Using…
Free
Pollinator Garden Weeding Bee
Following a successful planting day last August, the native pollinator garden at Ross Reserve is now in need of weeding and re-mulching. This event will start early to avoid the…
Free
Ararimu Pest Education Drop in Session
We are back with our bait and trap days! We’ll be available to help you with materials and advice to get you started on your predator control journey. Drop in…
Koha appreciated
Feeding Bellies, Not Bins
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line RoadJoin 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…
Koha
Feeding Bellies, Not Bins
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line RoadJoin 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…
Koha
Ranger Guided Walk – Sylvan Park
Explore the wonderful Sylvan Park on the banks of Lake Pupuke in Milford with your community park ranger team. Learn about the unique flora and fauna that call this area…
Free