EcoFest is a month-long celebration of our unique environment to inspire sustainable living across Tāmaki Makaurau. Featuring interactive workshops, experiences and activities that celebrate and restore our natural environment, offering practical ways to live more sustainably in our neighbourhoods.
Here you’ll find all the events EcoMatters is hosting as part of EcoFest. To explore the full range of EcoFest events across Auckland, visit ecofest.org.nz.
Join the Henderson-Massey Moth Plant Competition, a fun, family-friendly competition that is all about getting rid of moth plant in your neighbourhood. Read More
A new stretch of weedy wasteland is about to be transformed into a native habitat - and you're invited to join us! Read More
Join EcoMatters stream rangers Pam and Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. Read More
Join Chrissy the seed whisperer to help with native plant and seed propagation. Read More
Learn how to safely and effectively identify fungi found in the wild with ideas for growing edible mushrooms in a food forest setting. Discussion on key points when identifying fungi if planning to forage. Read More
Join us at EcoMatters' Hope Teaching Garden, on the banks of the Whau River, for this Love Food Hate Waste workshop. Amanda will talk about growing food with regenerative practices,… Read More
How do we grow a food forest from scratch? And how can we design it so that each plant gets what it needs to thrive? Join us for a one-hour introduction to a new way of looking at food forests - syntropic agroforestry. Read More
Street Art Bike Challenge is back again, encouraging Aucklanders to get out and about by bike to discover their local street art scene and be in to win some awesome prizes! Read More
Learn how to feel good while you save for your future, with award-winning ethical KiwiSaver Plan, Pathfinder. Is your KiwiSaver contributing to climate change or helping address it? The team… Read More
Join EcoMatters stream rangers Pam and Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. Read More
Join EcoMatters stream rangers Pam and Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. Read More
Join Chrissy the seed whisperer to help with native plant and seed propagation. Read More
Join us on a guided walk along the Waikumete Stream at Ōkaurirahi / Kaurilands Domain and Ceramco Park. Read More
Join Oliver Liddell and his chooks in the EcoMatters garden as he shares his favourite tips and techniques for growing food in your garden alongside chickens. Read More
Join Irene Margolis in this practical introductory workshop on fermentation. Read More
Join EcoMatters stream rangers Pam and Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. Read More
Join EcoMatters stream rangers Pam and Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. Read More
Join Chrissy the seed whisperer to help with native plant and seed propagation. Read More
Join us for a fun session of empowerment, friendship, and the joy of pedalling together. Read More
Join Nat Rose Te Hei (Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Tainui, Tuwharetoa) in this fun beginners weaving workshop at the start of the school holidays. Read More
Come on a journey through the roots of our food system crisis, to the possibilities embodied by urban-grown food and the various ways that their outcomes might be won. Read More
Join EcoMatters stream rangers Pam and Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. Read More
Learn how to make your own eco-friendly bath bombs in this fun school holiday workshop with Juliette from Whitecloud Skincare. Read More
Join us to participate in a stream clean and Easter egg hunt at the Manutewhau Awa. Read More
