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Water, place, and memory intertwine in the Water, Fall exhibition: sites in Auckland and Waikato hold personal meaning for artists Celia Walker and Jaqui Bennenbroek, with Bennenbroek’s focus on erosion… Read More

Water, place, and memory intertwine in the Water, Fall exhibition: sites in Auckland and Waikato hold personal meaning for artists Celia Walker and Jaqui Bennenbroek, with Bennenbroek’s focus on erosion… Read More

Water, place, and memory intertwine in the Water, Fall exhibition: sites in Auckland and Waikato hold personal meaning for artists Celia Walker and Jaqui Bennenbroek, with Bennenbroek’s focus on erosion… Read More

Join us in the world of microgreens, sprouts, and homegrown salads in this interactive workshop. Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a… Read More

Want to know which plants in your garden are natives and which are weeds? Learning to identify plant species can be a rewarding experience that offers a deeper appreciation for… Read More

Come and join us for a few hours in our Blockhouse Bay nursery. We’ll be running workshops teaching a range of nursery activities including plant propagation, repotting and weeding. Read More

Join our weekly nursery team gatherings this EcoFest! Our nursery team meets weekly on Tuesdays from 1 pm – 3 pm (12.30 pm for a shared lunch), and Thursdays 3… Read More

The Upstream Battle programme explores the issues of litter and pollution in an engaging and motivating way. It is designed to educate learners about the harm that litter can cause… Read More

Bring along your seeds to our Seed Swap as part of EcoFest month. Share the love with our local gardening community and keep our gardens growing. Seeds should be no… Read More

Join Ranger Brendan for a guided walk around the Arataki Visitor Centre. Starting with a talk on our beautiful back decks at the Arataki Visitor Centre, Brendan will then guide… Read More