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Selwyn Timebank August Coffee Catch-Up

This month we’re meeting in West Melton for coffee. Come along for an opportunity to trade, share information and meet our members! If you haven't been to one of these, come along! Get in touch for full details: Get in Touch with Fiona, Selwyn Timebank Coordinator 03 423 0456 selwyntimebank@gmail.com

Garden Composting

Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens. The gardens are located behind the maternity hospital, please park on the street. 35 James Street, Lincoln

Compost is one of nature’s best mulches and soil additives, and you can use it instead of commercial fertilisers. Best of all, compost is cheap. You can make it without spending a cent. Compost in your garden improves its soil structure, texture, and aeration, and increases the soil’s water-holding capacity. It’s also a great way […]

Free

August Selwyn Trap Library

Lincoln Farmers & Craft Market (located behind Lincoln Library) 22 Gerald Street, Lincoln

Come and see us for trapping advice and free trap hire. The trap library will lend you the right type of predator control device to remove problematic pests like rats, hedgehogs, possums and stoats. We can also advise you on bait and the best location for your trap.  The aim is to remove these predators […]

Free

Lincoln’s Mahoe Native Reserve September Working Bee

Mahoe Reserve (opposite the high school main entrance) 34 Boundary Road, Lincoln

Come along and help us restore and maintain the Mahoe Native Reserve in Lincoln. Working bees are the first Sunday of every month from 2.00 pm. Entry to the Reserve is on Boundary Road, Lincoln (opposite the High School).

Free

Focus For Future 2024 Environmental Film Awards

Te Ara Ātea 56 Tennyson Street, Rolleston

Focus for Future 2024 Screening and Awards Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating this year’s entries to the Selwyn Environmental Short Film Competition. Event Schedule Registration Please register with the number of attendees.  We look forward to welcoming you to this enjoyable evening of environmental storytelling and recognition! Our Generous Sponsors Ngā mihi maioha. […]

Free

Don’t Treat Your Soil Like Dirt!

Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens. The gardens are located behind the maternity hospital, please park on the street. 35 James Street, Lincoln

A workshop on the key characteristics of soil, their importance, and how to maintain healthy garden soil. The soil is the foundation of a healthy garden, whether it is a lawn, a vegetable garden or a simple flower garden. Roger McLenaghen of Lincoln University, assisted by Josie Mazzetto, will present the workshop. Roger is a […]

Free

October Selwyn Trap Library

Lincoln Farmers & Craft Market (located behind Lincoln Library) 22 Gerald Street, Lincoln

Come and see us for trapping advice and free trap hire. The trap library will lend you the right type of predator control device to remove problematic pests like rats, hedgehogs, possums and stoats. We can also advise you on bait and the best location for your trap.  The aim is to remove these predators […]

Free

October Repair Café!

Te Ara Ātea 56 Tennyson Street, Rolleston

Registration for this event has closed due to high demand. See you all on Saturday. We're excited to announce another Repair Café event at Te Ara Ātea in Rolleston, where we're giving new life to your ageing or broken items. If your is bicycle gathering dust in the garage or you have a toaster that's […]

Free

Lincoln’s Mahoe Native Reserve October Working Bee

Mahoe Reserve (opposite the high school main entrance) 34 Boundary Road, Lincoln

Come along and help us restore and maintain the Mahoe Native Reserve in Lincoln. Working bees are the first Sunday of every month from 2.00 pm. Entry to the Reserve is on Boundary Road, Lincoln (opposite the High School).

Free

Veges 101

Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens. The gardens are located behind the maternity hospital, please park on the street. 35 James Street, Lincoln

A gardening workshop for beginners of all ages. In just 90 minutes, Errol Wood and Graham Burge will take you through the basics of bed preparation, planting seeds and seedlings, and the maintenance requirements (weeding, thinning, watering, etc.).  We will also have a spring seedling swap. Bring along your surplus seedlings, and take away others […]

Free

Our Sponsors
A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors! We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors, Rata Foundation, Selwyn District Council, COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University, Creative Communities Scheme, Lincoln Community Trust, Lincoln Community Committee.