Lincoln Envirotown Trust

Tag: Community

  • Apple Tree Maintenance

    Apple Tree Maintenance

    Saturday 24 June, 2023 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

    Free

    This workshop for beginners will cover the basic techniques of tree selection, training, pruning, and dealing with common pests.

    Booking is not required, just come along. A gold coin donation to support the activities of the Community Gardens will be appreciated on the day.

    If the weather is unsuitable we may postpone the workshop until the following Saturday 1st July. Even damp conditions are unsuitable for pruning, a dry day is preferable.

    Contact Lincoln Community Gardens

    021 074 3905

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

    35 James Street
    Lincoln, 7608 New Zealand     + Google Map
  • Looking After Your Roses

    Looking After Your Roses

    Saturday 15 July, 2023 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

    Free

    We are pleased to once again obtain the services of Liz, who comes from a long line of keen gardeners. She has completed the two-year Organic Horticulture course at the Biological Husbandry Unit (BHU) at Lincoln University. Now she looks after the gardens and grounds at the BHU, and her own developing garden.

    Booking is not required, just come along. A gold coin donation on the day to support the activities of the gardens will be appreciated.

    Contact Lincoln Community Gardens

    021 074 3905

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

    35 James Street
    Lincoln, 7608 New Zealand     + Google Map
  • Timebank Coffee on the Weekend

    Timebank Coffee on the Weekend

    Saturday 20 May, 2023 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

    For those that can’t make it to the weekday Coffee Morning earlier this month, we’re also going to meet on the weekend! If anyone would like to host this or wants to come along, please let me know by email selwyntimebank@gmail.com. Look forward to catching up – Fiona.

    Selwyn Timebank

    03 423 0456

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    RSVP for location

  • Timebank Coffee Morning

    Timebank Coffee Morning

    Tuesday 16 May, 2023 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

    The next Selwyn Timebank Coffee morning will be held in Rolleston in Rolleston. Please email Fiona at selwyntimebank@gmail.com to RSVP and for the address.  If you want to provide some baking for this, let Fiona know and she can help you earn time credits this way.

    Selwyn Timebank

    03 423 0456

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    RVSP for Location

  • Mini Blitz at the Mahoe

    Mini Blitz at the Mahoe

    Saturday 29 April, 2023 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Free

    As part of the City Nature Challenge Otautahi, Lincoln Envirotown Trust are planning a Mini Blitz in the Mahoe Native Reserve in Lincoln.

    The Mahoe Mini Blitz will take place on Saturday 29th April 2 pm – 4 pm. Mike Bowie from Lincoln University will be conducting a search for various species in the reserve. This will involve you uploading your observations to iNaturalist.NZ.

    This is part of The City Nature Challenge 2023 which takes place on the weekend of Friday 28th April – Monday 1st May. 

    Join City Nature Challenge 2023 Otautahi

    Contact Lincoln Envirotown Trust

    +64 3 423 0445

    Mahoe Reserve (opposite the high school main entrance)

    34 Boundary Road
    Lincoln, 7608 New Zealand     + Google Map
  • Basic Bonsai Workshop

    Basic Bonsai Workshop

    Saturday 29 April, 2023 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

    $20

    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 workshop to learn how to do it.  Watch an ordinary nursery tree turn into a Bonsai, then have a go yourself.  Learn what to look for in nursery trees, how to select which branches to keep and which ones to cut off, how to pot it up, and how to look after it.  All good fun, and you get your own Bonsai to take home!  

    The registration fee of $20 covers the cost of the tree, potting mix, grow bags, wire, and morning tea. There is a maximum of 8 places for this popular workshop, so register by contacting our Garden Coordinator, Ruth Wood as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

    Booking essential contact Ruth Wood, 021 074 3905, ruth.wood@xtra.co.nz

    Contact Lincoln Community Gardens

    021 074 3905

    Lincoln Baptist Church

    109 Carnavernon Drive
    Lincoln, 7608 New Zealand     + Google Map

  • Selwyn Schools’ Waste Art Competition

    Selwyn Schools’ Waste Art Competition

    Free

    Competition and art exhibition that will challenge the way we look at waste.

    Tuesday 21 February, 2023 @ 9:00 am – Monday 14 August, 2023 @ 5:00 pm

    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 (not group entries) of artists who is High School or Intermediate age (Year 7-13) attending school in Selwyn or home schooling in the Selwyn District.

    Awards & Prizes

    Every entrant receives a prize but the aim of the competition is centred around our young people enjoying their artwork and re-thinking the issue of waste and our environment.  Prizes are awarded for first, second and third place, there is also a category prize for best High School and Intermediate entry. We are happy to say that we have been able to match the high value of prizes provided in previous years.

    The awards will take place at 1pm on Sunday 27th August and will be presented by Deputy Mayor Malcolm Lyall.  All entries will be taken to be displayed at Te Ara Ātea, Rolleston from 3pm on Friday 25th August and remain on public display until 4pm Sunday 27th August 2023.   

    How to Enter

    Please register your entry by 5pm on Monday 14th August 2022 by downloading the below information pack, completing and returning the Entry Form on page 3.  

    PDF Information Pack (includes entry form)

    MS Word Information Pack (includes entry form)

    Contact Lincoln Envirotown Trust

    +64 3 423 0445

    Te Ara Ātea

    56 Tennyson Street
    Rolleston, 7614 New Zealand     + Google Map

  • Lincoln Trap Library

    Saturday 25 November, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Free

    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 so the birds and plants can flourish.

    The Selwyn Trap Library will open on the last Saturday of every month at the Lincoln Farmers & Craft Market.

    Registration is not required, just come along. Any queries please email traplibraryselwyn@gmail.com you can also join the Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/pflincoln

    Contact Selwyn Trap Library

    03 423 0445

    Lincoln Farmers & Craft Market (located behind Lincoln Library)

    22 Gerald Street
    Lincoln, 7608 New Zealand     + Google Map

  • Lincoln Trap Library

    Saturday 28 October, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Free

    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 so the birds and plants can flourish.

    The Selwyn Trap Library will open on the last Saturday of every month at the Lincoln Farmers & Craft Market.

    Registration is not required, just come along. Any queries please email traplibraryselwyn@gmail.com you can also join the Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/pflincoln

    Contact Selwyn Trap Library

    03 423 0445

    Lincoln Farmers & Craft Market (located behind Lincoln Library)

    22 Gerald Street
    Lincoln, 7608 New Zealand     + Google Map

  • Lincoln Trap Library

    Saturday 7 October, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Free

    I am away for the weekend 30th September so I will be open the following weekend Saturday 7th October instead. So come and see me 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 so the birds and plants can flourish.

    The Selwyn Trap Library will open on the last Saturday of every month at the Lincoln Farmers & Craft Market.

    Registration is not required, just come along. Any queries please email traplibraryselwyn@gmail.com you can also join the Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/pflincoln

    Contact Selwyn Trap Library

    03 423 0445

    Lincoln Farmers & Craft Market (located behind Lincoln Library)

    22 Gerald Street
    Lincoln, 7608 New Zealand     + Google Map