This month we’re meeting in Leeston for coffee and if you can, bring a little plate to share. This is also an opportunity to trade any items/produce you have. This will be followed by a visit to the Lakeland Art Gallery in Leeston to look at what is featuring in March – It’s a fantastic gallery!
Please let me know if you would like to join us:
A group from Selwyn Timebank recently visited the ReDiscover Waste and Sustainability Centre outside of Rolleston. An introduction to how different materials break down in a natural environment led down a different pathway for the intended workshop!
There was great interest in how our waste is managed. What can and can’t be recycled? What needs to be thrown away? What is considered green waste? There were many questions and quite a few surprises for those who attended. The means of separating into three groups (landfill, recyclable and green waste) was discussed. Some items were assumed to be recyclable, but the answer was a sure no on a closer look at what it was made from. Other things could be recycled because what it was made from would ultimately be separated. A video was watched on this whole process – and what a lengthy process it is! The results of the formation of landfills and what happens to recycled materials were also presented.
A guided tour was embarked upon of the Pines Resource Recovery Park, where areas are highly organised into recyclable material and other waste. In the soon-to-be future, a second-hand store will be open to the public along with other possible exciting plans, in the hope it will become a central hub for helping to recover the environment. There is already a community garden underway which has become a valuable educational resource.
Finally, the visit included making beeswax wraps to take home.
There is so much to learn about what we can do better in our own homes. Each participant admitted that they learnt something new and will endeavour to put into practice what they took on board. A visit to this place is a definite must – there will be another Selwyn Timebank group going soon!
03 423 0456
Come along and help us restore and maintain 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).
03 4230445
mahoereserve@gmail.com
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.
03 423 0445
selwyntraplibrary@gmail.com
Organised by Selwyn Libraries, Errol Wood from our Community Garden will be running an informative workshop where you can learn how to easily turn your kitchen scraps and garden waste into organic compost.
Suitable for 10+ years.
Free. Bookings required.
If no spaces are available, please call (03) 318 7780 to be added to our wait list. This is a repeat of the workshop held on Thursday 25th January at Lincoln Library.
021 074 3905
ruth.wood@xtra.co.nz
Come along and help us restore and maintain 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).
03 4230445
mahoereserve@gmail.com
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.
03 423 0445
selwyntraplibrary@gmail.com
Organised by Selwyn Libraries, Errol Wood from our Community Garden will be running an informative workshop where you can learn how to easily turn your kitchen scraps and garden waste into organic compost.
Suitable for 10+ years.
Free. Bookings required.
If no spaces are available, please call (03) 318 7780 to be added to our waitlist. This workshop will also be held on Saturday 17th February 11:00 am – 12:00 pm at Te Ara Ātea.
021 074 3905
ruth.wood@xtra.co.nz
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.
03 4230445
mahoereserve@gmail.com
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
03 423 0445
selwyntraplibrary@gmail.com
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