Into Film and Passionate about the Environment? We challenge you to Focus for Future, make a short film (under 5 mins) and send it to us by 5pm, Monday 21st November (previously 12/09/2022). The competition is open to all, and people are encouraged to be as creative as they like, using any combination of animation, […]
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 […]
Gold coin donation appreciated. Worm farming is a fun way to turn your organic waste, such as kitchen scraps, into rich fertiliser for your garden in the form of worm castings and worm tea. This workshop will be presented by Elizabeth Lovell, the Sustainability Educator at Selwyn District Council. Elizabeth says “Come and see how to […]
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 […]
Come along and help us in the restoration and maintenance of 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). Contact mahoereserve@gmail.com for any further information. Please sign in and sign out.
An annual event to celebrate Selwyn's many keen gardeners, and to promote best practices in vegetable production. Anyone living in Selwyn can participate and there is no entry charge (entrants purchase their own seeds etc.). The emphasis will be on participation and showcasing our gardens. Only vegetable gardens will be assessed, not flower gardens, shrubs […]
Competition and art exhibition that will challenge the way we look at waste. About this event Create a piece of art assembled or constructed from previously used materials which otherwise would have likely gone to landfill, the artwork is aimed at making us re-consider our views on rubbish and reusing. The competition is open to any individual or pair […]
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 […]
Presented by Mike Bowie Mike has worked at Lincoln University as an entomologist for over 30 years on many ecological restoration projects including Quail Island, Mahoe Reserve and Te Ara Kakariki (Greenway Canterbury Trust). He has written many publications in the fields of entomology and ecological restoration, including co-authoring "Backyard Biodiversity in Canterbury". Mike will […]
Come along and help us in the restoration and maintenance of 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). Contact mahoereserve@gmail.com for any further information. Please sign in and sign out.
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.