January Selwyn Trap Library

January 27 @ 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.

Contact Selwyn Trap Library

03 423 0445

Lincoln Farmers & Craft Market (located behind Lincoln Library)

22 Gerald Street
Lincoln, 7608 New Zealand
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Easy Composting

January 25 @ 6:30 pm 7:30 pm

Free

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.

Lincoln Library

22 Gerald Street,
Lincoln,
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Contact Lincoln Community Gardens

021 074 3905

Lincoln Mahoe Native Reserve Working Bee

December 3 @ 2:00 pm 4:00 pm

Free

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.

Contact Mahoe Reserve

03 4230445

Mahoe Reserve (opposite the high school main entrance)

34 Boundary Road
Lincoln, 7608 New Zealand
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Lincoln Trap Library

November 25 @ 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
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All About Bees

November 25 @ 10:00 am 11:30 am

Free

Buzz along to hear all about bees and beekeeping. 

A repeat of the popular workshop by Lesley Hurst from Bee Awesome He Pi Miharo will show us some simple ideas we can use to help the bees and the basics of getting started in beekeeping. If the weather is suitable, the beehive will be opened for those interested in getting a closer look at these intriguing insects. Beekeeper suits in adult to children’s sizes will be available.

All ages are welcome – qualify for a Children’s University stamp.

Our presenter Lesley has advised us, that if the morning is too cool it is unwise to open up the hive. If this is the case we will cancel the workshop. A decision will be made by 9 am. Please contact us by text or a phone call to find whether the workshop is definitely on or not. Thanks Ruth, 021 074 3905.

Sales table; also donations appreciated to support Bee Awesome and the Community Gardens.

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
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Clothes Swap

November 16 @ 7:00 pm 8:30 pm

Free

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

Donated clothes will be on display so bring your friends and make an evening of it.

Women’s, Men’s, Kids clothing and accessories accepted, please no undergarments. If you don’t have clothes to drop off you can still come along on the evening and help yourself to free clothes. 

VIP tickets are given to those who drop off their clothes prior to the event, this ticket will give you and a friend early entry to the event. 

Drop off can be arrangement in Lincoln. We also have several drop off locations and times listed below, we can be identified by our blue Lincoln Envirotown t-shirt with a fantail on it.

You can also get in touch through Facebook @LincolnEnvirotown, email lincolnenvirotowntrust@gmail.com or call 03 423 0445 to arrange.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS:

Lincoln LibraryTe Ara Ātea, 
Rolleston
Lincoln University,
Mrs O’s Cafe
Lincoln University,
Mrs O’s Cafe
Thursdays
7pm-7.45pm
Thursdays
7pm-7.45pm
Mondays
9am-10am
Wednesdays
9am-10am
19th October
26th October
2nd November
9th November
19th October
26th October
2nd November
9th November
16th October
30th October
6th November
13th November
18th October
25th October
1st November
8th November
15th November

Contact Lincoln Envirotown Trust

+64 3 423 0445

Lincoln Event Centre

15 Meijer Drive
Lincoln, Canterbury 7608 New Zealand
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Veges 101

November 11 @ 11:00 am 12:30 pm

Free

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

It’s much cheaper to grow your own than to buy them!

In just 90 minutes, Graham Burge and Errol Wood will take you through the basics of bed preparation, planting seeds and seedlings, and the maintenance requirements (weeding, thinning, watering, etc.). 

Surplus gardening gear and bedding plants will be on sale!

A gold coin donation to support the activities of the Gardens will be appreciated.  

If wet, postponed until November 25th. Please note that the start time has changed from 10 am to 11 am.

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
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Lincoln Mahoe Native Reserve Working Bee

November 5 @ 2:00 pm 4:00 pm

Free

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.

Contact Mahoe Reserve

03 4230445

Mahoe Reserve (opposite the high school main entrance)

34 Boundary Road
Lincoln, 7608 New Zealand
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Repair Cafe

October 28 @ 10:30 am 1:30 pm

Free

🛠️ Join Us at the FREE Repair Café! 🛠️

Is your bicycle gathering dust in the garage? Do you have a toaster that’s lost its spark? Don’t toss them out just yet! We’re excited to announce our Repair Café event at Te Ara Atea, where we’re giving new life to your ageing or broken items.Our skilled volunteers will be on hand to help repair a variety of items, from bikes to electronics, clothing to household appliances, and more.

Here’s what we’re planning:

 🚲 Bicycle repairs by the expert from Fix ur Ride.

💻 Computers by TechMate: Bring your computer-related issues for diagnosis and solutions.

🔌 Electrical & Electronics including, Household Appliances: The appliance specialists from Ecotech Services and Molten Media will be able to assist.

👚 Clothing: Our talented volunteer seamstresses will mend your favourite garments.

💍 Jewellery repairs to bring your favourite pieces back to life.

🛠️ General Repairs: If it’s broken, we’ll do our best to fix it!

Please Register:

To help us help you, please register for this free event. Provide a brief description of the issue and the item(s) you need repairing. This way, our volunteer repairers can come prepared with the right tools and parts. We would appreciate it if items are brought in no later than 1 PM to give our repairers time to take a look. If you haven’t registered you can still come along on the day.

Last time, we achieved 100 successful repairs, including household appliances, clothing, toys, and bicycles coming out of garages and finding their way back to usefulness.

Let’s work together to reduce waste, promote sustainability, and revive your items!

We look forward to seeing you at the Repair Café event and giving your belongings a new lease of life.

This project is not offering professional services. Whilst they have some experience, volunteers are aiming to attempt repairs as they deem them to be possible or to offer advice on the undertaking of professional repairs. Lincoln Envirotown Trust cannot be held liable for any loss, damage or accident arising from the repair process or to the use of the item subsequently.

🖥️ TechMate: Repair & Rehome


TechMate will not only be providing repairs for your computers, but we’re excited to introduce a special initiative – Donation & Rehoming.

TechMate will also be collecting pre-loved laptops for repair and delivery to deserving causes. If you have an unused laptop or know someone who does, consider contributing to this wonderful cause. Let’s give these devices a second life where they can make a difference!

Important Details:

🔒 Data Privacy. Rest assured, all donated devices will be wiped clean of any data. Please remember to back up any information you want to keep before handing it over.

⌛ Device Age. We’re primarily seeking laptops that are no older than seven years old.

💻 Laptop Donations: Currently, we are only accepting laptops. If you have one that’s looking for a new home, bring it to us.

📋 Leave Your Details: If you choose to donate, leave your contact information with TechMate. They’ll keep you in the loop about what happens with your device, so you can follow its journey to a new purpose.

Join us in making a positive impact through technology. 🌟


Our Volunteers

Ecotech Services

Ecotech Services is a technology repair, recycling, and sales company based in Christchurch.  Alan Liefting, the Managing Director, has over 30 years experience in repairing a wide range of electrical and electronics items. Alan is an experienced technician and registered electrical worker.


Fix ur ride

Providing, service, maintenance and assembly to all kind of bikes: mtb, road, big or small, new or old
Esteban is a qualified mechanic with years of experience in bike repairs.


Molten Media

Molten Media Trust is a registered charity which promotes ethical recycling of electronic equipment and computers with an ultimate goal of zero waste to landfill.
We refurbish and sell systems and parts or dismantle and dispose of the component parts diverting 80-90% from landfill.


TechMate

TechMate is dedicated to closing the digital divide by helping those who have found themselves left behind by technology. We help people keep their devices running by offering basic device repairs for free and donate second-hand laptops to those who need them. Ensuring that devices stay out of landfill and can be useful for years to come. We also do free one-on-one learning sessions for those looking to learn more about using phones, laptops or anything technology-related. In addition to doing our best to help.


Workspace Studios

They have been providing classes and support for jewellers and makers across Aotearoa for 19 years. Their workshops strive to be environmentally friendly, keeping processes as sustainable as possible and constantly looking for ways to improve. Dedicated to using recycled metals, ethical gems, and working with minimal plastic use. 


Sewing & General Repairs

We also have several volunteers bringing along sewing machines for your fabric repairs.

General repairers will also be on hand with volunteers from the Men’s Shed.


Contact Lincoln Envirotown Trust

+64 3 423 0445

Te Ara Ātea

56 Tennyson Street
Rolleston, 7614 New Zealand
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Lincoln Trap Library

October 28 @ 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