Kids Learn to Ride – Upper Harbour
Learning to ride a bike is one of those big childhood milestones and being part of that experience as a parent or caregiver is a thrill. If you are wondering…
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Learning to ride a bike is one of those big childhood milestones and being part of that experience as a parent or caregiver is a thrill. If you are wondering…
Protecting our native environment includes biosecurity. Come and learn about plant pathogens and exotic pests, why they're a risk, and what we can do about them. Protecting kauri and reducing…
Join us and learn how to get started growing native plants at home. We’ll be exploring the basics of caring for native plants, practical tips for nurturing healthy growth, feeding,…
Got a broken appliance or a hole in your favourite garment? Bring it to our free Repair Café at Tāmaki Zero Waste Hub! Our skilled fixers will help troubleshoot and…
Explore ways to carry your values of eco-conscious living beyond your life, into eco conscious dying. By planning ahead, with kaitiakitanga in mind, you can leave an enduring legacy that…
Come and learn how to design and create your own food forest in a suburban-sized backyard, following permaculture principles. We’ll cover how to start with soil preparation, composting, mulching, plant…
Sorry, this event is now fully booked. Preserving the Past is a hands-on masterclass designed to support people to confidently preserve fresh, seasonal produce for use throughout the year. Participants…
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…
Florence Saves Clothes will combine a Westmere garage and the fun mobile mending van into a pop-up ‘open studio’ space from April 17 to 20. Come and learn more about…
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…
Exchange clothes you no longer wear for new, used clothing you do want! Save money and reduce waste by bringing in up to 3 gently worn items (no shoes) N.B.…
Due to severe weather, the event on 26th March has been cancelled. Please sign up to one of the other four dates. Discover the neighbourhood of Manurewa on a fun…
Spend your Saturday morning overlooking the Waitematā Harbour, learning the art of raranga in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment. These pop-up weaving workshops offer tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau a hands-on introduction…
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…
Bring along your bicycle to get a free service check or simple repair by Josca Bicycle Repairs.
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…
💄 Natural Lipstick & Lip Gloss Making Create your own natural lipstick and lip gloss using nourishing ingredients such as cocoa butter, vitamin E and plant-based pigments. Choose between beeswax…
🌳💚 Help make New Lynn rubbish-free 🗑️🍃 Grab a bag, then walk, ride or skate around New Lynn picking up as much rubbish as you can see. 🌭🪑 Head back…
Want to learn what climate change actually is? Do you want to help tackle climate change but don’t have the time to become a climate scientist? PLAY YOUR PART IN…
Join Sue at Crop Swap Manurewa April’s meeting for this Love Food Hate Waste Citrus workshop and get tips and tricks for what to do with leftover citrus, including whole…
Join us to explore options for more sustainable substrates, materials and processes that we can use in our art making. Supported by Waiuku Zero Waste, we will look at a…
The Adults Learn to Ride - Beginner course is great for adults who have never ridden a bike before or those who haven’t been on a bike in a while…
Protecting our native environment includes predator control. Join Pest Free Kaipātiki and learn all about predator control. We’ll begin with the theory — why predator control is essential and the…
Nature photography using digital SLR cameras. Muriwai beach is one of Auckland's gems. Explore this beautiful area with a camera in hand. This is a free workshop thanks to a…
Sorry this event has been cancelled. Join us for an introduction to hot composting and BD500 at TRSS, a practical opportunity to explore the foundations of biodynamic gardening and land…
Update: Due to weather conditions, this event has been cancelled. Please follow Greenpeace and/or Forest & Bird directly for future updates. Although this event is cancelled, our fight to stop…
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…
Sorry this event has been cancelled. Make zines about the climate, sustainability, eco-consciousness and more with the Albert Eden Climate Action Network.
Join The Mushroom Smith for a beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the basics of fungi and assemble your own oyster mushroom grow kit to take home. This session is…
Give your old clothing a new life in this creative, hands-on upcycling workshop! You’ll learn how to transform a T-shirt into a stylish and practical book bag, while also picking…
Ever found a sick, injured or orphaned bird in need? Wild birds need specialised care from dedicated rehabilitators or vets. The conditions of rescue can determine their recovery journey. Each…
Join Irene for a fun and inspiring fermentation workshop where you’ll learn everything you need to know about crafting delicious soft fermented nut cheeses from scratch! We’ll kick things off…
Join Zara (pronouns: they/them) at Bike Hub Queen's Wharf for our first series of cycle maintenance 101 sessions for WTQ participants. These practical, hands-on workshops are suitable for beginners, and…
Celebrate EcoFest and the school holidays at Botany Library! Turn rubbish into an out-of-this-world alien UFO using recycled cup lids 🛸 A fun, eco-friendly craft that shows how recycling can…
Join us for an evening that will empower you with practical knowledge, visible solutions, and confidence to electrify your lives! With the help of University of Waikato's Ahuora Centre for…
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…
Whether you have your own gardening space already or not, come and spend time outside with other locals at Blackpool Community Garden! Join in to meet some neighbours, do a…
Be the change you want to see. Join a friendly bunch, of community minded environmentalists - and give our natives trees a chance! Spend the morning at the beautiful Shepherds…
Want to learn what climate change actually is? Or do you want to help tackle climate change but don’t have the time to become a climate scientist? PLAY YOUR PART…
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…
Join botanist Ewen Cameron for a guided autumn walk exploring the fruits and seeds of Cornwall Park. Discover the dynamic ways plants disperse themselves through our ecosystem. Don't forget your…
Visit us in this beautiful, mature food forest in our 1/3 acre in the suburb of St John. Let me take you on a tour around the vege garden, meadow,…
Learning to ride a bike is one of those big childhood milestones and being part of that experience as a parent or caregiver is a thrill. If you are wondering…
We’re debuting our Bait and Trap predator-control education events at Paparimu Hall. We’ll be onsite to help you with materials and advice to get you started on your predator control…
Join us and learn all about the Sanctuary Mahi Whenua Community Garden and Food Forest at our monthly working bee. We'll be doing our usual tasks of compost making, planting…
Join us for a whānau-friendly day of celebrating Waiheke's food culture and stories! This year the Kai for Community Waiheke Food Festival returns to Piritahi Marae for another showcase of…
♻️Get rid of your hazardous waste! Easy, quick, environmentally friendly, and FREE♻️ 🔍What is "hazardous waste"? 🔍 They are items or liquids that are flammable, toxic, corrosive, explosive or…
Join us at EcoMatters EcoHub for a nourishing day exploring good kai, mindful movement, creativity, connection, and climate-positive actions. Support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being, with opportunities to connect,…
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…
Florence Saves Clothes will combine a Westmere garage and the fun mobile mending van into a pop-up ‘open studio’ space from April 17 to 20. Come and learn more about…
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 at Rānui Library for a fun, hands on Seed Bomb Workshop as part of EcoFest 🌍🌿 In this relaxed and creative session, you’ll learn how to make seed…