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by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Make a Seed Bomb – Oratia

Drop into the Arataki Visitor Centre and create your own seed bomb. Pack native and/or wildflower seeds into a clay ‘bomb’ that you can take away and throw in your… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Street Art Bike Challenge 2025

EcoMatters is thrilled to host the 5th Street Art Bike Challenge this year, where Aucklanders get out and about by bike to find street art and go in to win… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Butterflies in Blockhouse Bay – Earth Day Celebration

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… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Butterflies in Blockhouse Bay – Treasure Hunt

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… Read More

by Beautification Trust

Urban Food Forest Demo

Are you interested in seeing how you can create a productive garden to grow more of your own food for your family? Come and visit St Johns Food Forest –… Read More

by Kaipātiki Project

Ranger Guided Walk – Sylvan Park

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… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Seed Swap Sunday at Avondale Library

Come along and meet other gardeners in your neighbourhood. Bring seeds or seedlings from your garden to swap. No noxious or illegal plants. Light refreshments provided. Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Kids Arts Festival

Dive into a world of creativity and celebrate the vibrant theme of Colour at the Kids Arts Festival 2025. This fun-filled day is packed with inclusive hands-on art workshops, interactive… Read More

by Kaipātiki Project

Fernglen Native Plant Gardens OPEN DAY

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… Read More

by Kaipātiki Project

Auckland Go Green Expo

Auckland Go Green Expo Saturday 5th (10am – 5pm) & Sunday 6th April (10am – 4pm) Eventfinda Stadium, North Shore – Get FREE Tickets Now (available for a limited time… Read More