Clothes Swap – Selwyn Sustainability Trail

Have fun swapping your pre-loved clothes for other quality clothes donated.

About this Event

Quality donated clothes will be on display.

Bring your friends and make an evening of it.

Looking for a fresh spring wardrobe or want to try a new look.

VIP tickets will be given to everyone who drops off their clothes prior to the event. The ticket will give you and a friend early entry to the clothes swap and a complimentary drink and nibbles. See Eventbrite page for details.

If you don’t have clothes to drop off you can still just come along on the evening and help yourself to free clothes.

Clothes Drop off Details:

Saturday 9 November

10am-11am, Coffee Culture, Lincoln

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Monday 11 November

10am-11am, Lincoln University, Grounded Cafe, George Forbes (Parking in visitors, Gate 1)

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Monday 11 November

5.30-6.30pm, Coffee Culture, Rolleston

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Monday 11 November

7-8pm, Coffee Culture, Lincoln

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We will be in our blue Lincoln Envirotown T-Shirts so you can easily spot us.

Follow this link to register for the clothes swap:

This event is part of the Selwyn Sustainability Trail – a series of events, workshops and activities running from 1 November – 17 November.

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 and Lincoln University.

Adventure at Mahoe Reserve – Selwyn Sustainability Trail

Learn more about our native plants and how animals relate.

About this Event

What plants lived in Lincoln before humans arrived?

The Mahoe Reserve is a recreation of the forest that was here. Come along to hear about the history, experience our local ecosystem and meet some of the locals who have been creating this special reserve, which is now used as an educational resource for school students and others.

A ‘nature trail’ to help visitors identify plants and how animals (including insects, birds, lizards & humans) use these plants will be set up. Many plants will be labelled, and will help you differentiate between similar looking species.This event is part of the Selwyn Sustainability Trail.

This event is free of charge and registration is not required, as you can, just come along on the day.

This event is part of the Selwyn Sustainability Trail – a series of events, workshops and activities running from 1 November – 17 November.

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 and Lincoln University.

Veges 101 – Learn To Grow Your Own

Description

If you know next to nothing about growing vegetables, but would like to get started, this workshop is for you!

We will take you through the basic steps of bed preparation, planting seeds and seedlings, and the subsequent maintenance requirements (weeding, thinning, watering, etc.).

A gold coin donation to support the activities of the Gardens will be appreciated. Registration is not required, you can just come along to the workshop on the day.

This event is part of the Selwyn Sustainability Trail – a series of events, workshops and activities running from 1 November – 17 November.

The Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens are located on James Street, Lincoln, at the rear of the Lincoln Maternity Hospital. Please park on the street.

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 and Lincoln University.

Homemade Laundry Detergent – Selwyn Sustainability Trail

Come along and learn to make your own laundry detergent.

About this Event

You will learn how to make liquid laundry detergent from natural ingredients for a fraction of the cost of commercial laundry detergents.

This is a free event however, please register as there are limited places available.

Follow this link to register:

This event is run by the Selwyn Timebank and is part of the Selwyn Sustainability Trail – a series of events, workshops and activities running from 1 November – 17 November.

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 and Lincoln University.

Traditional Basket Weaving – Selwyn Sustainability Trail

Learn to weave a small basket from cabbage tree leaves

About this Event

Register to come along and learn how to make a small basket using cabbage leaves. This is a free event however, please register as there are limited places available.

Follow this link to register:

This event is run by the Selwyn Timebank and is part of the Selwyn Sustainability Trail – a series of events, workshops and activities running from 1 November – 17 November.

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 and Lincoln University.

Repair Cafe – Selwyn Sustainability Trail

Bring along your broken things and we’ll see if we can fix them.

About this Event

There will be experts available with a variety of skills for example electronics, electrical items, bikes, computers, sewing and woodwork. Bring along your broken things and they will give you advice and help you to get them working again.

This is a free event, however, please register to give us an idea of numbers attending.

Follow this link to register

This event is part of the Selwyn Sustainability Trail – a series of events, workshops and activities running from 1 November – 17 November.

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 and Lincoln University.

Zero Waste Road Trip – Selwyn Sustainability Trail

Take a tour of the EcoDrop Centre and then join us for lunch in Lincoln.

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About this Event
A minibus will be provided to take you from Lincoln at 10am to tour the EcoDrop Centre. We will then return to Lincoln at around 12.15pm and go for lunch and discussion. You will be required to pay for your own lunch and drinks, however, transport and the tour are free of charge. Spaces are limited so please register to book a place at this event.

This event is part of the Selwyn Sustainability Trail – a series of events, workshops and activities running from 1 November – 17 November.

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 and Lincoln University.