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The 2025 Waiheke Walking Festival takes place March 21st to April 6th, but with our special, free-to-download app, you can get amongst nature and enjoy the walks Waiheke has to…
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The 2025 Waiheke Walking Festival takes place March 21st to April 6th, but with our special, free-to-download app, you can get amongst nature and enjoy the walks Waiheke has to…
Join Te Whau Pathway Project for their 4th annual World Water Day photo competition! The 2025 theme is Glacier Preservation—but what does that have to do with the Whau River?…
Moth plant spreads quickly and kills our native plants. You can help control this pest plant by organising your community group, whaanau, school, ECE or sports club to collect as…
Moth plant spreads quickly and kills our native plants. You can help control this pest plant by organising your community group, whaanau, school, ECE or sports club to collect as…
Moth plant spreads quickly and kills our native plants. You can help control this pest plant by organising your community group, whaanau, school, ECE or sports club to collect as…
Moth plant spreads quickly and kills our native plants. You can help control this pest plant by organising your community group, whaanau, school, ECE or sports club to collect as…
Join the Henderson-Massey Moth Plant Competition, a fun, family-friendly competition that is all about getting rid of moth plant in your neighbourhood, happening from Saturday 15 March to Saturday 3…
Join the Moth Plant Pod Competition Community! Whether you're already registered or thinking about signing up for this year's MPC competition with your school, whānau, sports group, or community, this…
Come 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…
Ngā manu a Buller Discover our native birdlife in this Te Papa art exhibition showcasing prints of illustrations from New Zealand’s most famous books on native birds. Walter Buller’s iconic…
A collaboration with island-based creatives, The Understory Project sheds light on Waiheke’s transformation from a once barren landscape of sheep farms to the locus of conservation action. Native birds are…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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…
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…
Join EcoMatters stream ranger Pam as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. As well as learning about the environmental restoration of our…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Friends of Oratau Reserve is a group lead by local residents Pete & Garth. This friendly team started to care for this reserve in February 2019. Oratau Reserve runs from…
Join EcoMatters stream ranger Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. As well as learning about the environmental restoration of our…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Have you ever wanted to volunteer with an environmental organisation? At Kaipātiki Project, we offer many opportunities for you to get involved in the work we do. Come and help…
Information and discussion about the original forest cover of Waiheke Island. Learn about the sub-tropical rainforest that once covered Waiheke Island and the work towards biodiversity restoration. Meet with staff…
A space thrives when we come together, sharing our time and effort to restore its natural beauty. Join us in the weeding activities around Te Atatu Peninsula Harbourview—no experience needed.…
Join us for the big Berm Day Out, where we will visit a number of beautiful examples of berm gardens in central Tāmaki. We’ll learn about native, edible as well…
Join Penny and Yossi in taking care of the hot composting systems and worm farms at Ostend Garden. You are welcome to bring your fresh household food scraps to process…
The Local Albert Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival takes place from the 5th of April to the 27th. We're delighted to say that with 180+ events already registered, it's going…
If you live in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area, you can dispose of invasive weeds free of charge at the community weed bins and help prevent pest plants from…
If you live in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area, you can dispose of invasive weeds free of charge at the community weed bins and help prevent pest plants from…
If you live in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area, you can dispose of invasive weeds free of charge at the community weed bins and help prevent pest plants from…
ISLAND DIRECT Wisca Dog Walk – Heart of Omiha paw-some adventure! Join us for a paw-some adventure in the hidden gem of Omiha! Enjoy a delightful journey through winding tracks…
Experience Auckland’s largest wetland at a unique VIP kayak tour to raise funds for wetland restoration at Matuku Link on World Rivers Day. The navigable part of Waitākere River is…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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…
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…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Join Whitebait Connection and AC Parks at our FREE workshop on freshwater streams at Puhinui Reserve! Workshop Highlights: • Stream Creatures: Discover the fish and invertebrates that live in our…
Join the EcoNet team for a demonstration of how CAMS GIS and CRM can transform how you manage your conservation group. In particular we will focus on using CAMS GIS…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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…
Come and join us for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to nurture and protect our local nature reserves! As regular volunteers led by expert ecologists, we're dedicated…
Join EcoMatters stream ranger Pam as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. As well as learning about the environmental restoration of our…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Friends of Oratau Reserve is a group lead by local residents Pete & Garth. This friendly team started to care for this reserve in February 2019. Oratau Reserve runs from…
This year we need your help maintaining existing restoration planting sites, combatting invasive pest plants in various parts of the park and ensuring the best outcomes for the young plants…
Join EcoMatters stream ranger Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. As well as learning about the environmental restoration of our…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Come and join a group of friendly locals restoring and looking after Wainoni Park. Friends of Wainoni Park meet most Thursday mornings until mid-December (we often have breaks over the…
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…
A space thrives when we come together, sharing our time and effort to restore its natural beauty. Join us in the weeding activities around Te Atatu Peninsula Harbourview—no experience needed.…
Join Penny and Yossi in taking care of the hot composting systems and worm farms at Ostend Garden. You are welcome to bring your fresh household food scraps to process…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Would you like to participate in some citizen science? Drop by Huia Lodge Discovery Hub from the 12th to the 27th of April to collect a Cornwall Park bird survey,…
🌷 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…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Join us for this hands-on workshop at Maungawhau Nursery where we will cover propagation by plant division. We will learn about a range of species that can be propagated for…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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…
Come and discover this hidden gem of a reserve (Centorian Reserve), tucked away just off Constellation Drive but a little oasis in this urban spot. We will be caring for…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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 you will learn the fundamental science behind…
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…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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…
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…
Join EcoMatters stream ranger Pam as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. As well as learning about the environmental restoration of our…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Friends of Oratau Reserve is a group lead by local residents Pete & Garth. This friendly team started to care for this reserve in February 2019. Oratau Reserve runs from…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Come and join a group of friendly locals restoring and looking after Wainoni Park. Friends of Wainoni Park meet most Thursday mornings until mid-December (we often have breaks over the…
Do you like tramping/hiking off the beaten track? Then this group is for you! Friends of Taihinui Historical Reserve work in a beautiful mature bush area of Greenhithe, along the…
A space thrives when we come together, sharing our time and effort to restore its natural beauty. Join us in the weeding activities around Te Atatu Peninsula Harbourview—no experience needed.…
Join Penny and Yossi in taking care of the hot composting systems and worm farms at Ostend Garden. You are welcome to bring your fresh household food scraps to process…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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…
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!…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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…
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…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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…
Come and join us for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to nurture and protect our local nature reserves! As regular volunteers led by expert ecologists, we're dedicated…