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by Waiheke Resources Trust

DIY Kids Bug Hotel workshop

Join The ReCreators create to your very own sustainable Bug Hotel made from discarded wood and recycled materials. This is a wonderful woodworking activity for kids and their grown up.… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Fair Food Food Sorting

Come down and join us for a volunteer shift at Fair Food! Our wonderful volunteers work out of our Hub in Avondale hand sorting healthy and nutritious surplus food supplied… Read More

by Beautification Trust

Kohuora Park Tour

Come for a fun, interactive and informative tour of Kohuora Park and wetland in Papatoetoe. Open to all ages, the 90 minute guided walking tour will include fascinating information about… Read More

by Beautification Trust

Butter Making Workshop

In the immersive setting of the Historical Village, learn about life in the past. Everything was homemade and homegrown and sustainability was a way of life! Drop in between 11am-3pm… Read More

by Beautification Trust

Ararimu Pest Education Drop-in Session

Predator Free Franklin and Friends of Te Wairoa are back at the Ararimu Community Hall with a bait and trap day! We’ll be onsite to help Franklin residents with materials… Read More

by Beautification Trust

Intro to Home Composting – Pukekohe

Pop down to the Pukekohe Old Borough, for a chat with Kristina about home composting. Whether you are a seasoned pro, or just thinking about getting started, we can help.… Read More

by Beautification Trust

DIY Mini Worm Farms for Kids – Karaka

Join us at the Karaka War Memorial Hall for this FREE DIY worm farming workshop for kids! Bring the kids along to this hands-on event to make their own mini… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Friendly Fermented Foods

Fermented foods are still popular and revered for their health benefits.Historically, every culture has had some type of fermented food, and for good reason! Join Marianna van Ginkel in this… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Grow Your Own Micro Greens LFHW Workshop – Blockhouse Bay

Dig in at this fun, free local workshop with Love Food, Hate Waste tutor Amanda. Learn all the tips and tricks for growing your own microgreens and sprouts at home,… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Weekend Weed Bins Waiatarua

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… Read More