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Pollinators in our Gardens

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

A workshop conducted by Dr Brad Howlett  Honey bees are relied on for many NZ crops such as kiwifruit, avocado, apples, plums and apricots. The humble bee contributes $5 billion a year to our national economy! However, there are more pollinators contributing to our economy than honey bees. Dr Brad Howlett, is a pollination scientist […]

Mahoe Reserve Working Bee

Mahoe Reserve (opposite the high school main entrance) 34 Boundary Road, 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. Working bees are the first Sunday of every month from 2pm. _____________________________________________ Our Sponsors A big thank you to […]

Antarctica

Lincoln Event Centre 15 Meijer Drive, Lincoln

REGISTER Dr Fiona Shanun who is the Acting Chief Scientific Adviser for Antarctica New Zealand will be sharing some interesting insights into Antarctica's Environment. Event Details: The talk starts at 7pm, followed by the Lincoln Envirotown Meeting which starts at approximately 8pm. Meetings are the first Monday of every month, excluding Public Holidays. All Welcome […]

Focus For Future – Selwyn Environmental Short Film Competition 2019

Into Film? Passionate about the environment? Do your bit to encourage people to take care of the environment! Make a film that will stimulate those who view it into taking action! We challenge you to Focus for Future and make a short film (5 mins max.). The competition is open to all, and people are […]

Basic Bonsai Techniques

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

This event is now fully booked.  Click register to put your name on the waiting list: REGISTER An Introductory Workshop 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 […]

$20

Mahoe Reserve Working Bee

Mahoe Reserve (opposite the high school main entrance) 34 Boundary Road, 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. Working bees are the first Sunday of every month from 2pm. _____________________________________________ Our Sponsors A big thank you to […]

Blue The Film – The Day the Sea Changed

West Melton Community Centre 1163 West Melton Road, West Melton

Description Come and enjoy the documentary, then stay for refreshments and join the discussion. $10 cash on the door to cover costs appreciated. Book your ticket now through eventbrite. Run Of Events: 7pm - Arrive and help yourself to some nibbles and a drink 7.15pm - Movie starts 8.30pm - Movie ends (grab some more food […]

$10

Growing Great Apples

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

REGISTER This workshop will discuss how to prepare trees for regular crops of high quality fruit. Conducted by Keith Dickson. Keith is our local expert in pip-fruit production. This year he will focus on: How to review a fruit tree's performance Working towards consistently high cropping Training and pruning apple, pear and nashi trees Winter […]

Speaker – Challenging the Building Industry Trend of ‘Green Washing’

Lincoln Event Centre 15 Meijer Drive, Lincoln

Many so called “eco homes” or “green buildings” may be drier and warmer, but they are not necessarily healthy for the homeowner or sustainable for the environment. Description Come and listen to speaker Scott Loeffler, this will be followed by the Lincoln Envirotown Meeting. Book your ticket now through eventbrite. Scott will talk about the […]

Workshop – Maintaining Stonefruit Trees

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

REGISTER This workshop will include a demonstration on pruning techniques and allow plenty of time for discussion and questions. Conducted by Warwick Mottram. Warwick has been involved for 30 years in commercial fruit-growing, first succeeding his father on the Mottram family orchard in Redwood, and then owning properties in Prebbleton and Greenpark. He managed the […]

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