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.
A workshop to demonstrate how to propagate the bulbs of plants such as daffodils, to expand flower production. Presented by Jill Reader, Senior Tutor in Horticulture at Lincoln University. Do you have bulbs growing in your garden that you would like to propagate? Bring along your own bulb(s) and Jill will show you how to […]
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 […]
Join Kim Hill and panellists in a stimulating discussion The discussion will examine the issue of tourism on the environment. Panellists:Stephen Espiner | Associate Professor, Lincoln UniversitySusanne Becken | Principal Science Investment AdvisorTyla Harrison-Hunt | City Councillor, Taumutu RepresentativeJustin Watson | Christchurch AirportStephen Espiner | Associate Professor, Lincoln UniversityStephen Espiner is an Associate Professor in Parks, Recreation and […]
An introductory workshop for beginners presented by Tony Bywater, Christchurch Bonsai Society. Bonsai is an art form probably started by the Chinese over 2000 years ago, using trees grown in containers or on rocks to represent the beauty and majesty of nature. Have you ever thought of developing your own Bonsai tree? Come to this […]
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.