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…
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 Greenhithe’s 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 it’s 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 whānau. Dive into the fascinating world of tiger worms and discover how these…
Whānau Fun at Opanuku Stream – Conservation Hīkoi 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…
💻Drop off your e-Waste responsibly for FREE! 💻 🔋Electronics 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 — 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…
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 you’ll create your handmade book, inspired by a journey through the park. Guided by creative prompts, we’ll…
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…
🌸Get creative and go green at our Kids Craft Workshop! 🌸 Join us at SUSTAINABLE PAPAKURA for a fun, hands‑on session where tamariki turn EVERYDAY SCRAP RESOURCES into an item…
Step back in time at Historical Village, 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-on Love Food Hate Waste 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 it’s 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 ages 12–17 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. You’ll meet the fascinating creatures that call our waterways home, learn…
Join community bike mechanic Kelvin at Pakuranga’s 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! We’ll share nature-inspired stories that celebrate caring for our planet—all in a…
Join BirdCare Aotearoa whānau for a guided hīkoi (walk) along Te Unuhanga ō Rangitoto (Mercer Bay loop). This is a special place for our mana whenua Te Kawerau ā 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. 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…
Our destination is ‘here, now’ - not ‘there, then’ Join Forest Circles for Women at Awaruku Bush Reserve in Torbay. Bring your inner and outer worlds together - growing your…
Come together and join us for a relaxed, meaningful day connecting with whenua, mātauranga, and each other. We’ll begin by grounding ourselves in kōrero about the history of Te Pourewa.…
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…
Bring your food scraps and get fit as you learn to compost! Join us in caring for the active composting systems and worm farms at Ostend Garden. This is a…
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 us to discover what is living in the Oratia awa and the overall health of the stream. We will test the stream waters and then help clean up any…
Join us and learn where, why, and how to create and grow a thriving berm at home. We’ll be exploring the purpose of berm gardens, how to get the most…
Give back to your local community and environment by joining us for our Puhinui Giveback Day! 🌼 The Beautification Trust and Wiri Business Association have joined forces to bring you…
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…
Boost your DIY skills with The ReCreators these school holidays. Rangatahi will learn to use power tools safely while making a coffee table, with guidance using drills, saws, and sanders,…
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…
Step back in time at Historical Village, when everything was homemade and homegrown, and sustainability was a way of life. Experience some of the hard work done every day…
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…
Join Ali at Remuera Library for a hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers. Children will learn why reducing food waste matters and how to grow microgreens at home.…
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…
