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SUMMARY:Food Forest Our Public Parks! A Community Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed.  \nNew date: Sunday 7 June 2026 (previously Sunday 12 April) \nFood forests are a growing trend worldwide\, celebrated for weaving together ecological restoration\, community engagement\, and local food production. \nThis workshop asks a simple question: Can we grow more food in public parks?\nWe say yes! \nJoin us for a two-part session exploring how communities can design productive\, regenerative public spaces. \n\nWorkshop Outline \nPart 1: Presentation by Dan on the core principles behind syntropic agroforestry – one promising approach for establishing food forests. \nAfternoon tea – 20 mins \nPart 2: \nBreak into small groups to apply these principles to Olympic Park. \nThis hands-on design exercise will explore plant layering\, complementary edible species\, access and pathways\, water considerations\, public engagement\, and more. \nIf your local park had a food forest\, what would it include? \n \nThis event is part of EcoFest 2026 — a month-long\, community-powered festival celebrating nature\, sustainable living and everyday climate action across Tāmaki Makaurau. Discover practical ideas\, inspiring events and ways to deepen your learning at ecofest.org.nz.
URL:https://www.ecomatters.org.nz/event/food-forest-our-public-parks-a-community-design-workshop/
LOCATION:EcoMatters\, 1 Olympic Place\, New Lynn\, Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,EcoMatters Events at EcoFest,Food,Nature,Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
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SUMMARY:Pest Plant Roadshow at Oratia Bowling Club
DESCRIPTION:Want to find out which weeds you should bin\, bag or put in a barrel? The EcoMatters Nature Team will be at the Oratia Bowling Club Winter Market Day to give advice and answer any questions you have about pest plants. \n\n\nCome along to chat about how to identify invasive weeds\, best practises for keeping kauri safe while caring for the bush\, and free services available to support you. \n\nBrought to you by EcoMatters and supported by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board and Auckland Council.
URL:https://www.ecomatters.org.nz/event/pest-plant-roadshow-at-oratia-bowling-club/
LOCATION:Oratia Bowling Club\, 515 West Coast Road\, Oratia\, New Zealand
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