WeedFree Trust works with a wide range of individuals and groups in Auckland to foster awareness of the threats posed by invasive weeds to our native ecosystems.
This set up guide aims to help people who are wanting to start a community garden. Simple questions are used to get people thinking about the different aspects of this process that need to be considered.
Together we can make a difference; a problem shared is a problem halved; many hands make light work. As cliché as these phrases may have become, they still ring true.
Dealing with waste together in our communities makes light work of an issue we all need to face. There are plenty of ways to get involved - read on to find out what's happening in your backyard.
Conserving energy as a community may seem hard to imagine but many communities have begun the process. Working as a community to meet the needs and challenges of the future is crucial, so here's some advice and ideas to get you started.
If you are an Auckland resident and want to start a community garden on Council owned land you will need to submit a proposal document to Auckland Council. Here is a proposal template that can be used as a guide.
There are many Community Gardens in the Auckland Region - and more are being built! If you are looking to get involved with a community garden close to you or would like to talk to people about what it means to start a community garden, here is a list of Community Gardens in the Auckland area.
Turning organic waste into compost is nature's way of recycling. There are a number of systems you can use, mainly compost bins, worm farms and Bokashi. Come and visit the Sustainable Living Centre's compost zone to get ideas and inspiration, or get the 'know how' at one of our regular composting workshops.
Individuals taking small steps towards sustainability can equal giant steps when taken by communities. Get together with your neighbours and clean up the stream at the end of your street. Turn local 'trash' into treasure, set up a walking school bus in your area or get involved in a community tree-planting project.
