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by Kaipātiki Project

Pollinator Garden Weeding Bee

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… 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 etc. Hopefully you will see live butterflies and caterpillars up… 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

Embroidered Upcycling: Ferns & Leaves

Join us for a creative and inspiring one-day workshop where you’ll discover the art of contemporary embroidery and transform a cap or other piece of clothing into an upcycled wearable… 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 EcoMatters Environment Trust

Sew and Grow: Fabric Planters

Join Sustinnoworx to upcycle your old clothes into unique, eco-friendly fabric planters! Start the workshop by learning simple weaving techniques to transform textile waste into functional and beautiful planters. Using… 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