Fun with Food Scraps – Tamariki workshop
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…
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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 ā 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 childrenās 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 itās a hot day and on the way home the…
šāš«Fun(gi) walk for the whole whaanau!šāš« 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! š In this handsāon session, children will build their very own mini āuniverse in a jar.ā 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 whÄnau. Dive into the fascinating world of tiger worms and…
Join BirdCare Aotearoa and Arataki Visitors Centre whÄnau for a guided hÄ«koi (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.Ā Bring friends and whÄnau and be part of something special.Ā We…
Help us reduce food waste by joining us for a 3-course dinner at one of our pay-as-you-can Auckland Restaurants.Ā Bring friends and whÄnau and be part of something special.Ā 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 ā the wai, the whenua and the tÄngata who live, work, learn and play here every day. Enter theĀ Through My LensĀ photo competition for a…
Spend time in nature and develop conservation skills while protecting wildlife in the WaitÄkere 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 KaipÄtiki Project team for a four-session series focused on caring for pÄ 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 TravelledĀ brings together five Auckland-based artists ā Louise Clement, Tracye Eriksen, Leanne Gibbons, Ellen von CollasĀ and Tracey McKeownĀ 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 Taihinui Historical Reserve this EcoFest 2026 Love tramping off the beaten track and exploring wild bush? This group is made for you. Be part…
Join the Greenhithe Community Trust at Wainoni Park this EcoFest 2026 Spend a morning in nature, meet friendly locals, and help restore one of Greenhitheās most loved parks. Be part…
You're invited to spend some time at our Reach Out Wellness Gardens, where you can enjoy a warm cup of tea, a light snack, and a peaceful moment surrounded by…
Save the Ice Creams. Save the World! Siblings Bonnie and Nikau have been promised a special treat, ice creams! But itās a hot day and on the way home the…
Join Ali at St Heliers Community Library for this fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whÄnau. Dive into the fascinating world of tiger worms and discover how these…
WhÄnau Fun at Opanuku Stream ā Conservation HÄ«koi Join us for a morning of discovery and connection with nature, in partnership as part of the MPHS Community Trust! This family-friendly…
Get egg-cited for a fun and creative sewing adventure! In this workshop, kids will stitch their own Easter egg using colorful fabric offcuts, choosing from a variety of upcycled materials…
š»Drop off your e-Waste responsibly for FREE! š» Ā šElectronics and battery-powered items that are thrown away in landfills have a risk of causing fires in rubbish trucks or at processing…
Join the fight against kauri dieback disease. Dive into an immersive Virtual Reality experience and learn about the ecological and cultural significance of kauri, and what we can do to…
Take a theatrical journey deep into an ocean full of amazing sharks ā from the prehistoric past to today. You wonāt 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…
Turn your old t-shirt into a cute bag for all your things! Join Sandy from Waiuku Zero Waste as she teaches you all the ways you can recycle and repurpose…
Walk. Wonder. Write. Draw. Join us for a playful and reflective workshop where youāll create your handmade book, inspired by a journey through the park. Guided by creative prompts, weāll…
Bring your old or broken umbrella and transform it into a functional tote bag. Facilitated by Estella from the Chinese Conservation Education Trust.
Buzz into Huia Lodge and meet the beerilliant Bee Lady Sara and her amazzzing bees. Learn how these incredible pollinators contribute to our ecosystem and work together to create delicious…
šøGet creative and go green at our Kids Craft Workshop! šø Join us at SUSTAINABLE PAPAKURA for a fun, handsāon session where tamariki turn EVERYDAY SCRAP RESOURCES into an item…
Step back in time at Historical Village,Ā when everything was homemade and homegrown and sustainability was a way of life. Get an insight into the work done every day in the…
Workshop facilitated by Sophia Jenny Learn how to transform your own photographs into beautiful blue solar-powered sun prints using the historic cyanotype process. In this hands-on workshop, you will be…
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 Ali at St Heliers Library for a fun, hands-onĀ Love Food Hate WasteĀ workshop where kids discover how easy it is to grow their own food. In this interactive session, kids…
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…
Save the Ice Creams. Save the World! Siblings Bonnie and Nikau have been promised a special treat, ice creams! But itās a hot day and on the way home the…
Community is Climate Resilience: Lessons from Cyclone Gabrielle & the Auckland Anniversary Floods After Cyclone Gabrielle, communities came together and mobilised incredible responses to support one another. We spoke to…
Join the fight against kauri dieback disease. Dive into an immersive Virtual Reality experience and learn about the ecological and cultural significance of kauri, and what we can do to…
Brought to you by Creative Communities! DIY Skincare for Rangatahi, a fun, natural, and sustainable workshop for agesĀ 12ā17 year olds. Come and get stuck in at this hands-on workshop where…
Join Whitebait Connection and Auckland Council Parks for a unique experience where streams come alive through exploration and discovery. Youāll meet the fascinating creatures that call our waterways home, learn…
Join community bike mechanic Kelvin at Pakurangaās Bike Hub after-hours these school holidays for a bike maintenance 101 session aimed at helping high school students independently maintain their bikes and…
Celebrate EcoFest and the school holidays at Botany Library! Give old glass jars new life by upcycling them into mini terrariums and creating your own mini world in a jar.…
Snuggle up in your coziest pyjamas and join us for a special EcoFest treat for the whole family! Weāll share nature-inspired stories that celebrate caring for our planetāall in a…
Join BirdCare Aotearoa whÄnau for a guided hÄ«koi (walk) along Te Unuhanga Å Rangitoto (Mercer Bay loop). This is a special place for our mana whenua Te Kawerau Ä Maki,…
New to Waiheke? Learn to Live Sustainably at Home! Have you recently moved to Waiheke and want to learn how to live more sustainably while connecting with your community? Join…
Community is Climate Resilience: Lessons from Cyclone Gabrielle & the Auckland Anniversary Floods After Cyclone Gabrielle, communities came together and mobilised incredible responses to support one another. We spoke to…
Help us reduce food waste by joining us for a 3-course dinner at one of our pay-as-you-can Auckland Restaurants.Ā Bring friends and whÄnau and be part of something special.Ā We…
Help us reduce food waste by joining us for a 3-course dinner at one of our pay-as-you-can Auckland Restaurants.Ā Bring friends and whÄnau and be part of something special.Ā We…