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by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Ways with Weeds Discovery Tour

Join Judy Keats in this workshop, where you will become familiar with a selection of edible weeds and find out about noxious weeds and how to manage them successfully. Edible… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Growing Edible Mushrooms on Logs

Join mycologist Christopher Smith for a fascinating foray into the wonders of mycology!Mycology translates as the ‘ study of fungi’, a group that covers mushrooms, yeasts, and more. In this session:… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

DIY Rainwater Harvesting – postponed

Sorry, this event is postponed until Saturday 18 May. It falls! It’s free! Catch it while you can!There’s never a better time than the present to learn how to collect… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Create a Terrace Garden

THIS EVENT DATE HAS BEEN MOVED TO 22nd MARCH. Join EcoMatters organic teaching garden designer and coordinator, Meg Liptrot, to create a community kai ‘terrace’ garden. We will assemble an informal… 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

Discover Nature Through Journaling

Nature Journaling is a great way to get back to nature, bringing with it a sense of calm and well-being—an antidote to our busy, tech-driven lives. We will discuss what… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Waikumete Stream Clean Up

Join us on the Waikumete Stream to remove rubbish from our Project Twin Streams cared-for waterways. Wear covered shoes and old clothing. Bring a rain jacket just in case. Will… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Pest Plant Road Show Laingholm

Come along for a chat with our friendly Nature team and get to know your pest plants; find out which weeds you should bin, bag, or put in a barrel;… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Different Dinners

Easy and healthy meals on a budget. Get inspired and learn how to cook some delicious, easy-to-prepare plant-based meals in this workshop and cooking demo. Join chef and health coach Andrea Bravo… Read More

by Kaipātiki Project

Friends of Wainoni Park Volunteer Morning

Come and join a group of friendly locals restoring and looking after Wainoni Park. Friends of Wainoni Park meet every Thursday morning from mid February until mid-December (we often have… Read More