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SUMMARY:Mornings by the Stream in Glen Eden
DESCRIPTION:Join EcoMatters stream rangers Pam and Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. As well as learning about the environmental restoration of our streams\, you’ll get to work alongside others who want to see nature thrive. \nThis is a great way to make community connections\, while enjoying our hidden natural gems. You can come for as long as you like.\nWear sturdy shoes and bring gardening gloves if you have any. \nRSVP to find out where you’ll be meeting each day –\nFor Wednesdays\, RSVP to pamela@ecomatters.org.nz\nFor Thursdays\, RSVP to alanah@ecomatters.org.nz \nThis is part of Project Twin Streams\, and supported by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/mornings-by-the-stream-in-glen-eden-14/
LOCATION:Glen Eden Streams – TBC – varies each day\, Glen Eden
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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SUMMARY:Native Seedling Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Come and get hands on at the EcoMatters native plant nursery! Seedling Sessions are a regular volunteer session where you’ll help care for and grow native plants that support local restoration projects. \nEach Wednesday we spend time pricking out and potting up seedlings\, sowing seeds\, washing pots\, weeding and pitching in with other tasks around the nursery. \nClosed-toe\, sturdy footwear is essential. Please bring a hat\, rain jacket and gardening gloves if you have any (some gloves will be provided). \nQuestions? Email eve@ecomatters.org.nz \n 
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/native-seedling-sessions-4/
LOCATION:EcoMatters\, 1 Olympic Place\, New Lynn\, Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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SUMMARY:Mornings by the Stream in Glen Eden
DESCRIPTION:Join EcoMatters stream rangers Pam and Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. As well as learning about the environmental restoration of our streams\, you’ll get to work alongside others who want to see nature thrive. \nThis is a great way to make community connections\, while enjoying our hidden natural gems. You can come for as long as you like.\nWear sturdy shoes and bring gardening gloves if you have any. \nRSVP to find out where you’ll be meeting each day –\nFor Wednesdays\, RSVP to pamela@ecomatters.org.nz\nFor Thursdays\, RSVP to alanah@ecomatters.org.nz \nThis is part of Project Twin Streams\, and supported by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/mornings-by-the-stream-in-glen-eden-13/
LOCATION:Glen Eden Streams – TBC – varies each day\, Glen Eden
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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SUMMARY:Arbor Day at Waitahurangi Awa
DESCRIPTION:Nau mai\, haere mai! To celebrate Arbor Day\, we’ll be planting four kāhikatea alongside the Waitahurangi Awa. We’ll also be removing pest plants and rubbish to help this stream\, which flows through Titirangi Golf Club\, thrive. \nWe’ll be meeting at the bridge opposite Suburbs Rugby Club\, 130 Portage Road\, New Lynn. \n\n\nGumboots or closed-toe\, sturdy footwear is essential. Please bring a hat\, rain jacket and gardening gloves if you have any (some gloves will be provided). Kids welcome but must be accompanied by a supervising adult. \n\n\nSupported by EcoMatters and the Whau Local Board. \n\n\nQuestions? Email pamela@ecomatters.org.nz.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/arbor-day-at-waitahurangi-awa/
LOCATION:Bridge on Portage Road\, opposite Suburbs Rugby Club\, 130 Portage Road\, New Lynn\, Auckland
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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SUMMARY:Arbor Day Planting in New Lynn
DESCRIPTION:Nau mai\, haere mai! We’re celebrating Arbor Day by getting trees into the ground and we’d love to for you to join us there. Come along to plant native plants on the banks of the Waitahurangi Awa in New Lynn\, and bring it one step closer to becoming a thriving habitat for native birds and fish. \nIt’s a challenging site\, so a reasonable standard of fitness is required. You’ll need to wear gumboots or sturdy closed shoes. Please bring a rain jacket and gardening gloves if you have any. After our mahi we will finish with a BBQ. \nMeet at 10am at EcoMatters EcoHub\, 1 Olympic Place\, New Lynn and we will head over to the planting site at Clark St Common together. \nThis event is a collaboration between EcoMatters\, the Tree Council\, the New Zealand Arboricultural Association (NZ ARB) and supported by the Whau Local Board & Whau Wildlink.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/arbor-day-planting-in-new-lynn/
LOCATION:Clark St Common\, Wolverton St\, New Lynn\, Wolverton Street\, Auckland
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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SUMMARY:Food Forest Our Public Parks! A Community Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed.  \nNew date: Sunday 7 June 2026 (previously Sunday 12 April) \nFood forests are a growing trend worldwide\, celebrated for weaving together ecological restoration\, community engagement\, and local food production. \nThis workshop asks a simple question: Can we grow more food in public parks?\nWe say yes! \nJoin us for a two-part session exploring how communities can design productive\, regenerative public spaces. \n\nWorkshop Outline \nPart 1: Presentation by Dan on the core principles behind syntropic agroforestry – one promising approach for establishing food forests. \nAfternoon tea – 20 mins \nPart 2: \nBreak into small groups to apply these principles to Olympic Park. \nThis hands-on design exercise will explore plant layering\, complementary edible species\, access and pathways\, water considerations\, public engagement\, and more. \nIf your local park had a food forest\, what would it include? \n \nThis event is part of EcoFest 2026 — a month-long\, community-powered festival celebrating nature\, sustainable living and everyday climate action across Tāmaki Makaurau. Discover practical ideas\, inspiring events and ways to deepen your learning at ecofest.org.nz.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/food-forest-our-public-parks-a-community-design-workshop/
LOCATION:EcoMatters\, 1 Olympic Place\, New Lynn\, Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,EcoMatters Events at EcoFest,Food,Nature,Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
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