Compost improves your garden’s soil structure, texture, aeration, increases the soil’s water-holding capacity and is a great alternative to commercial fertilisers. Composting is also a great way to get rid of your kitchen scraps and garden waste, you can make it without spending a cent. Join Errol Wood to learn about the basics of composting […]
Compost improves your garden’s soil structure, texture, aeration, increases the soil’s water-holding capacity and is a great alternative to commercial fertilisers. Composting is also a great way to get rid of your kitchen scraps and garden waste, you can make it without spending a cent. Join Errol Wood to learn about the basics of composting […]
Event description 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 […]
We will cover the basic techniques of tree selection, training, pruning, and dealing with common pests. Gold coin donation appreciated.
Monthly Working Bee to look after The Mahoe Native Reserve in Lincoln. Come along and help us in the restoration and maintenance of the Mahoe Native Reserve. Please wear suitable shoes, bring spades, garden gloves, sunglasses or other eye protection, also a bucket for mulch, if you can. Covid Level Instructions: Bring your own gloves […]
A basic workshop on pruning and caring. We are pleased to once again obtain the services of Liz Willis, who comes from a long line of keen gardeners. She has completed the two-year Organic Horticulture course at the Biological Husbandry Unit at Lincoln University. Now she looks after the gardens and grounds at the BHU, […]
Event description Look into the "Mysteries of the Mountains" with enjoyable crafts and exciting science demonstrations. Learn about the wildlife and the many interesting features we find in our mountains and how mountains are formed. The traditional tunnel will take you up and through a mountain and the diorama activity will give you the chance to create […]
Event description 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 […]
Monthly Working Bee to look after The Mahoe Native Reserve in Lincoln. Come along and help us in the restoration and maintenance of the Mahoe Native Reserve. Please wear suitable shoes, bring spades, garden gloves, sunglasses or other eye protection, also a bucket for mulch, if you can. Covid Level Instructions: Bring your own gloves […]
Art exhibition that will challenge the way we look at waste. About this eventOn display will be all the entries to this years Selwyn High Schools' Waste Art Competition. The exhibits will be on show from 10am on Saturday 13 August until 4pm Sunday 14 August. We are grateful to Deputy Mayor Malcolm Lyall; who […]
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.