Battle for the Banded Rail is a project working with local communities to increase the number of banded rail and other estuarine birds on the margins of the Waimea Inlet by restoring habitat and trapping predators. This is the first of a series of planting day. See the full winter schedule here. Pukeko…
Join us for an interactive hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to plan, build, and maintain a compost heap. Organic nursery operator Rex Hunt will demonstrate how you can make your own compost in a short period of time. He takes a science-based approach and will explain the difference between a hot compost (short period)…
Join Sol Morgan, from the Golden Bay Sustainable Living Center and the local GB Seed Saver group, who will explain the art of saving seeds, combining theory and practice. Saving seeds is fundamental for local food resilience. This supports growing food locally, which also reduces transport costs, but is also a way to preserve our…
Calling all cargo bikers, and anybody curious about cargo bikes. Join us for a short social ride and BBQ Picnic. From 1:30 pm gather at River Kitchen (81 Trafalgar St., Nelson) 2pm - Leisurely ride together along the Maitai and onto St. Vincent St. 2:30 or so, finishing at Victory Community Centre for BBQ picnic,…
Bring your bike along and join Greg McIntyre, bike enthusiast and Bike Hub mechanic, to learn how to do basic and straightforward repair and maintenance on the ABC's - air, brakes, and chain - of your trusty wheels. The workshop is free with koha donations for the Nelson Bike Hub welcome. There are limited spaces…