EcoMatters Environment Trust

Organic Gardening Sessions
2026-07-24 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-31 11:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn, Auckland, 0600, New Zealand
Get involved with myriad seasonal organic gardening activities. You’ll learn about seed sowing and collection, propagation, growing veggies and herbs, managing a pollinator garden, pruning an established food forest, and building healthy soil. You can even share in the harvest. Bring a pair of sharp secateurs if you have them and dress for any weather including a sturdy pair of enclosed shoes or boots, gloves, hat plus your drink bottle and lunch.
Confirm with Meg: meg@ecomatters.org.nz

Mornings by the Stream in Glen Eden
2026-07-29 09:15 - 12:15, 2026-07-30 09:15 - 12:15 | Glen Eden Streams – TBC – varies each day, Glen Eden
Join EcoMatters stream rangers Pam and Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. As well as learning about the environmental restoration of our streams, you’ll get to work alongside others who want to see nature thrive.
This is a great way to make community connections, while enjoying our hidden natural gems. You can come for as long as you like.
Wear sturdy shoes and bring gardening gloves if you have any.
RSVP to find out where you’ll be meeting each day –
For Wednesdays, RSVP to pamela@ecomatters.org.nz
For Thursdays, RSVP to alanah@ecomatters.org.nz
This is part of Project Twin Streams, and supported by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Native Seedling Sessions
2026-07-29 10:00 - 12:00 | EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn, Auckland, 0600, New Zealand
Come and get hands on at the EcoMatters native plant nursery! Seedling Sessions are a regular volunteer session where you’ll help care for and grow native plants that support local restoration projects.
Each Wednesday we spend time pricking out and potting up seedlings, sowing seeds, washing pots, weeding and pitching in with other tasks around the nursery.
Closed-toe, sturdy footwear is essential. Please bring a hat, rain jacket and gardening gloves if you have any (some gloves will be provided).
Questions? Email eve@ecomatters.org.nz
