Ask a Mycologist: Mushroom Foraging and ID
Autumn is a great time to forage edible mushrooms, but you need to know how to identify mushrooms correctly BEFORE consuming them! Learn how to safely and effectively identify fungi found in…
Autumn is a great time to forage edible mushrooms, but you need to know how to identify mushrooms correctly BEFORE consuming them! Learn how to safely and effectively identify fungi found in…
Join us for our EcoFest event! Spend 90 minutes with us exploring the zero waste lifestyle and discover how simple changes at home can have a big impact on our…
Step back in time at the Historical Village, where everything was homemade and homegrown—when sustainability was simply a way of life. Gain insight into the daily work of the past…
Join us at Hope Teaching Garden where we carry out Regenerative practices that support the systemic health of our local area. At this workshop you will learn how to grow…
Are you a Tidy Kiwi? Do you want to help us take care of our environment? Come along to a rubbish clean-up day in New Lynn! Meet us at New…
Otakawhe Wetland Restoration/te whakaora i te repo Project Come and join in the community wetland native species planting at the Otakawhe Bay Wetland. Come and meet your neighbours, both local…
Toss it? No way! Bring it to your local DEANZ Repair Café and we will fix it! What is a repair cafe A Repair Café is an event where people…
Explore the taonga of Harbourview-Orangihina Park in Te Atatū Peninsula! Discover rare ecosystems, understand their significance, and the inspiring efforts of community groups protecting and restoring them. From lush wetlands…
Join us to celebrate the enchanting journey of Finding Grace Kimihia a Grace through art and storytelling. Be part of the opening ceremony for the Finding Grace Kimihia a Grace Art Exhibition, where author…
Have you ever found a sick, injured or orphaned wild bird? Wild birds need specialised care from dedicated rehabilitators or vets. Each year, 6000 bird heroes bring their rescues to…
Join us to celebrate the "Secret Species" for the Swanson Waitakere Predator Free Group. Starting at 2pm there will be fun and activities for the children, with the colouring in…
Got too much stuff cluttering your space? Turn it into cash and give your pre-loved items a new home! Join us at the Grey Lynn Car Boot Market, a vibrant…
What can you make with a big pile of junk? Come and find out at our FREE outdoor makerspace sessions. We provide the junk and tools to use as you…
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…
Bring new joy into your life and others' with a change of season clothes swap! Clothing for all ages and genders welcome. What does this mean? Have clothes that your…
Titirangi Village Market is vibrant place to meet, shop artisan products and fresh produce and enjoy positive vibes. The Titirangi Village Market is a wonderful monthly market in the heart…
The Fossil Bay Harvest Fair is a beautiful event to be part of and a magical day for our children and the Waiheke community. This festival celebrates the bounty of…
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 dinner and help us on our mission to reduce food waste. We turn perfectly good surplus produce, destined for landfill, into delicious, nutritious 3-course meals. With the…
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…
Get ready for an after-school experience where creativity meets sustainability! At Sustainable Papakura, kids will learn to craft items that can be easily made at home—designed to be reused, waste-free,…
Join us for dinner and help us on our mission to reduce food waste. We turn perfectly good surplus produce, destined for landfill, into delicious, nutritious 3-course meals. With the…
At Te Oro, Studio One, this composting workshop will be facilitated by Adam and offers an introduction to composting with the three most common and easy composting systems that can be used…
Join Lauren at the cottage on Tuesday mornings for tea, conversation and singing with your baby. All songs are taught by ear and no experience is necessary. Music and song…
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…
Get involved and join us for a hands-on experience at the Witheford Reserve working bee! Led by an expert ecologist, we're establishing a new volunteer group to regenerate this special…
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…
MAKE YOUR OWN ALL NATURAL MOISTURISER with Sarah McFadden at Kelmarna Community Farm Sarah McFadden is also our Kelmarna General Manager. She has been making her own cosmetics for more…
Join us for dinner and help us on our mission to reduce food waste. We turn perfectly good surplus produce, destined for landfill, into delicious, nutritious 3-course meals. With the…
80% of the world’s population live under light polluted skies. What do we lose when we lose sight of the stars? Excessive and improper lighting robs us of our night…
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…
Proudly brought to you by the Creative Communities! This event is a part of EcoFest 2025, running from 22 March – 22 April. Join us in this creative workshop where…
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 at the West Auckland Resource Centre for our exciting Eco Festival fabric sale! Throughout the festival, we’re offering a fantastic opportunity to dig through an abundance of beautiful,…
Mark your calendars and get ready to meet the dynamic sustainability duo, Kate and Tim, as part of their Bump Tour! Kate is an educator, content creator and author who…
Join us for dinner and help us on our mission to reduce food waste. We turn perfectly good surplus produce, destined for landfill, into delicious, nutritious 3-course meals. With the…
Bike Breakfast is Bike Auckland’s monthly catch up for morning people who like bikes. Grab a beverage on us, chat to bike-minded people and hear what Bike Auckland has been…
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…
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…
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 dinner and help us on our mission to reduce food waste. We turn perfectly good surplus produce, destined for landfill, into delicious, nutritious 3-course meals. With the…
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 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 Chrissy the seed whisperer to help with native plant and seed propagation. Muck in and learn about how it's done and how native plants contribute to protecting our land…
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…
Want to volunteer in Kaipātiki’s beautiful natural spaces? Want to meet like-minded people in your neighbourhood? Not sure where you fit in or how to get started? This 101 will…
Highbury Community House is supporting social enterprise Foodtogether to offer fresh and affordable fruit & vegetables at a weekly ‘Pop-Up’. There are various options that you can pre-order using the Foodtogether…
Bayview Community Centre is supporting social enterprise Foodtogether to offer fresh and affordable fruit & vegetables at a weekly ‘Pop-Up’. There are various options that you can pre-order using the Foodtogether ‘Community Co-Op’ service. The…
Toss it? No way! Bring it to your local DEANZ Repair Café and we will fix it! What is a repair cafe A Repair Café is an event where people…