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Team Up 2 Clean Up – Highland Park

Highland Park Library 16 Highland Park Drive

Join us for a fun and rewarding street clean-up! 🌱 This event is perfect for anyone who wants to make a positive impact on the environment. It’s a great way…

Free

Free Nature Photography Workshop (Ages 14+)

Auckland Botanic Gardens 102 Hill Road, Manurewa

IMAgEN8 is a registered charity dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between New Zealand’s diverse communities and the natural environment through education, photography, and technology. We run nature photography workshops in…

Free

CANCELLED Climate Fresk for Kids on Waiheke Island

Waiheke Sustainability Centre 1a Mako Street, Oneroa

This event has unfortunately been cancelled. Experience the global Climate Fresk Game! Climate Fresk is a fun, interactive yet 100% science-based workshop designed for kids 9-16y. In just 2 hours…

Free

Guided Walk: Birds for Kids

Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Gather your flock (whānau) and join the experts from Birds New Zealand to learn about birds on a fun kids guided walk. Cornwall Park is a favourite spot for many…

Free

Ranger Guided Walk – Sylvan Park

Sylvan Park 36 Sylvan Park Avenue, Milford

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

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

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…

$8 – $16

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

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…

$8 – $16

Walk a Trapline – Eastvale Reserve

73 MacKay Drive, Greenhithe 73 MacKay Drive, Greenhithe

🚶‍♂️ Walk A Trapline with Louis! 🌳 Come join us at Eastvale Reserve on Wednesday 16th April at 4PM for a special ECOFEST Walk A Trapline guided walk with Louis!…

Free

Arataki Presents Bat Night at Te Piringa

Cascade Kauri 4G8C+9X Falls Road, Waitākere

Arataki Visitor Centre and Community Waitākere are collaborating with a range of Waitākere conservation groups to bring you 'Bat Night at Te Piringa' for EcoFest 2025! Come along to Te…

Free

Easter By The Awa

Manutewhau Community Hub 74b Oreil Avenue, West Harbour

Join us to participate in a stream clean for our local awa - Manutewhau We will start with a run down on the event, create some teams and send you…

Free

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

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…

$8 – $16

Roaming with a Ranger at Arataki

Arataki Visitor Centre 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia

Join Senior Ranger Gavin for a guided walk around the Arataki Visitor Centre for Eco Fest 2025! Starting in front of the Arataki Visitor Centre, Gavin will then guide you on…

Free

Create Your Own Upcycled Dino Terrarium

Highland Park Library 16 Highland Park Drive

Turn an old jar into a miniature dinosaur landscape! In this hands-on, eco-friendly workshop, kids will discover the magic of terrariums, learn how plants grow from cuttings, and take home…

Free

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

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…

$8 – $16

Citizen Science Day at Kohuora Park

Kohuora Park 44 Station Road, Papatoetoe

Kohuora Park in Papatoetoe is a wonderful park with native trees, a looped nature walk, wetland and stream. Join us as we explore what’s living in this special urban oasis!…

Free

Free A Tree

Matuku Link Reserve 111 Bethells Road, Waitākere

Search and Rescue for trees! No swimming required, just a 'shark' (flax knife) to weed around our little plants. If it's wet enough, we'll also plant new natives and go…

Free

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

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…

$8 – $16

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

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…

$8 – $16

A Walk in Centennial Park

Centennial Park 184 Beach Road, Campbells Bay

You are welcome to join a low-key, relaxed forest walk on the afternoon of Monday 21 April. The forest walk will include: A bit of park history Tree ID Mushroom-spotting…

Free

International Earth Day

Online

2025 is the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. We invite everyone to support this year's theme: OUR POWER, OUR PLANET™. There are many ways you can get involved and make…

Free

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

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…

$8 – $16

Celebrating Earth Day – Postponed

Auckland Horticultural Council 956 Great North Road, Western Springs

This event has been postponed. Please feel free to contact Adrienne directly via email if you are interested in future workshops. This event celebrates Earth Day and will include conversations…

Donation

Butterflies in Blockhouse Bay – Earth Day Celebration

Blockhouse Bay Butterfly Habitat 36 Rathlin Street, Blockhouse Bay

Come to the Blockhouse Bay Recreational Reserve Butterfly Habitat for fun activities such as treasure hunts, craft making, tagging demonstration and more. Hopefully you will see live butterflies and caterpillars…

Free