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9 March 2023 - 20 April 2023

Organic Gardening and Garden Design for Beginners

Join for a six week introduction to organic gardening & garden design including the following: Permaculture principles & thinking Soil life & compost methods “Pests & diseases” Raised bed garden method Propagation including seed sowing & raising, cuttings Crop rotation & companion planting Ami Kennedy has a wide range of …
18 March 2023 @ 9:00 am - 19 March 2023 @ 5:00 pm

Rangatahi Climate Hackaton

Ready to act for te taiao, the environment? Te Kuru Tao is the sharp end of a spear, representing young agile minds. We are calling forth all young agile minds to join us as this youth climate hackathon to explore solutions to some of the toughest climate challenges that the …

Behavior change workshop: why mindset matters when making change?

"Why mindsets and narratives matter when we have the opportunity to make change" We are in a time when transforming the ways we live, work, play, move, earn and learn has enormous potential for the wellbeing of people and the planet. We can make changes that will make a big …
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Online Film Screening: The Klabona Keepers

Join us for an online film screening and panel discussion showcasing Indigenous resistance in the Sacred Headwaters, known as the Klabona, northwest British Columbia. The Klabona Keepers (http://beyondboardingcollective.com/klabonakeepers) is an intimate portrait of the inspiring Indigenous families that succeeded in protecting their lands and waters from industrial activities. Spanning …
3 April 2023 @ 8:00 am - 23 April 2023 @ 5:00 pm

Free special online screening of Once You Know and live workshop!

Once You Know is a story about personal and collective resilience in the face of energy depletion, climate change, and other systemics risks. Register for the film and join a very special live discussion with Michelle Medeiros, part of Greenpeace International management team and Susanne Moser, protagonist of the film …

Free food growing course from NMIT

NMIT is offering a new horticulture programme aims to offer practical gardening techniques to help feed whānau, save money and create a community of like-minded people. More information here: https://www.nmit.ac.nz/news/new-horticulture-programme-teaches-simple-ways-to-grow-your-own-food/ Application close on the 15th of April. …

A new Nelson – Couch conversations

The Plan: A bed enclosed by bamboo in a parking space as an invitation to sit and talk about Nelson's future John-Paul Pochin, initiator of the project, explains:  - lightnelson@lightnelson.org.nz, 021 623 207 "This started as an idea several years ago. I bought a hospital bed and it's …

“Degrowth” talk by Dr. Mike Joy

The Local Matters Group is delighted to welcome Dr. Mike Joy back to the Tasman District for a presentation at Māpua Hall on the 17th of April. This presentation will outline the transformational change we need to make in order to stop overshooting our ecological limits. An increasing number of …
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Repair Cafe

Repair Cafe are community driven events that bring together your broken household items with skilled volunteers. Don't toss it, repair it. …
22 April 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 23 April 2023 @ 3:00 pm

Return to Gaia

"The return of Gaia is an interactive storytelling event. Is a mix of a photography exhibition and a storytelling performance. We will show a series of artworks by underwater photographer Jose G. Cano. The images are printed in big format, (1500mm by 3000mm) to recreate the feeling of the Renaissance …

Earth Lab Launch

An interactive art installation in the form of a quirky laboratory incorporating research and functional experiments building on projects from the past and new works combined into a space that will provide a focal point. An opportunity to incorporate work, ideas and cultural perspectives from the wider community and for …
28 April 2023 - 1 May 2023

ACTIVE HOPE – Deep Ecology Retreat

A 4-day immersion into the Work That Reconnects supported by yogic practice and a stunning natural environment.Facilitated by Inna Alex and Swami Karma Karuna.Residential, fully-catered retreat.Find out more: https://www.innaevolution.com/active-hope …
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Climate Action 2023 – A community planning workshop

Event is free but registration is required, following this link: REGISTRATION We also want to encourage you to share your trips. For that, do not hesitate to register your offer or your request on the carpooling site here. …
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Nelson Seed Library Seed saving working bee and shared lunch

AUTUMN SEED HARVEST - Taking action for food resiliency Bring : your well labeled  seeds for processing. There are plenty to share if you do not have your own seeds. For UNKNOWN Seeds, write as much information as you can e.g. family, variety, growing habit, taste,... Simple food to share for …

Seed Saving Talk at the Marybank Garden Club, by Ami Kennedy

From October to March Marybank garden club members visit members' gardens and other gardens prior to meeting. This is a wonderful place to share and learn from other gardeners. Ami Kennedy, from the Nelson Seed Library, will be speaking at one of their next meeting, on the 2nd of May. …
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Inaugural meeting of the Climate and Social Equity group of the Forum

This new group of the Forum will have its inaugural meeting on May 9th, 5-7pm. It will be both in person and online. To attend in person, go to the Quaker Meeting house, 30 Nile St., Nelson. To attend online, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2271491771?pwd=YnlvdThEWDBsWDZKbHlsMEdiV2VuQT09 Meeting ID : …
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Maire Stream Working Bee

We’re working to keep noxious weeds out of Maire Stream and working on a hillside Restoration Project. All volunteers are very much appreciated. …
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Our Regenerative Future, by Greg Hart

Hawkes Bay Sheep and Beef farmer, Greg Hart, will outline his transition from traditional sheep and cattle farming to a more economic and biologically resilient farm. Greg grew up on a family farm near Methven, Mid-Canterbury. After gaining a Bachelor of Agriculture from Massey University and working in the agriculture …
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Support our youth during their School Strike for Climate

Come and join our younger generation during this Strike. "Whakatū, Nelson - Join us! We will meet in 1903 Square at 1.30pm, for an hour of speeches and music from local youth bands, before marching down Trafalgar Street to Nelson City Council buildings at 2.30pm This strike is …
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Repair Cafe session

Come and be part of a Repair Movement! A FREE monthly event helping you to repair your items, save resources and build community. For the months of April & May at Victory Community Center brought to you by the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum. We're fixing items and building community. Come …
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A dream for Nelson – Come and share your ideas

The Plan: A bed enclosed by bamboo in a parking space as an invitation to sit and talk about Nelson’s future John-Paul Pochin, initiator of the project, explains: “This started as an idea several years ago. I bought a hospital bed and it’s been sitting taking up space ever since …
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Ben & bEartha: A Community’s Compost Love Story

Join us for the world premiere of a new documentary filmed by Happen Film right here in Whakatū Nelson! Please register following the link below Ben & bEartha: A Community's Compost Love Story showcases the incredible mahi of Ben Bushell and the team of volunteers at Whakatū Nelson's Community Compost …
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Join the first planting session of the year for the Banded Rail!

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. Their first planting on 28th May at Estuary Place in Richmond  coincides with Climate …

Safer Biking and Walking around Nelson – Rally for Travel Justice

Are you disgruntled, dismayed or downright disgusted that, despite all our knowledge about global warming and the distressing evidence it presents before our eyes, cars still rule the roost in Nelson? Empty cars are still given the kerbside space that cyclists could better use; and every one of them could …
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Maire Stream Guardians/Nurturers working bee

Come and help the Maire Stream Guardians/Nurtururs during their next working bee. The Maire Stream project is about Earths nature. Flora and Fauna. Being good ancestors for future generations. It is about a monitoring, but also restoration project of a stream which though it does have Kokopu fish and eels, …
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Golden Bay Sustainability Tour

A chance for locals to visit businesses in Golden Bay who are on the sustainable business journey. We’ll see their initiatives in action, and hear their stories. Join the Mohua 2042 Trsut for this full day of visits. A bus will drive us throughout the day to the different places. …
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Stitch-it-don’t-ditch-it Whakatū Nelson

We would like to highlight, during this Climate Action Week, the regular presence of Stitch-it-don't-ditch-it Whakatū Nelson in our community. Stitch-it-don't-ditch-it Whakatū Nelson is part of the larger movement of Street Stiching, which is "an act of gentle disruption that demonstrates the pleasure and necessity of garment repair in areas …
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Waimarama Community garden working bee

Join the Waimarama Organic Community Garden for its weekly gardening session and the garden tour they are offering us to the occasion of the Climate Action Week. Bring: weather suitable clothes, sturdy footwear, insect repellent and a drink bottle Contact call or txt 027 3577998 More information on the ongoing …
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E-bike Expo and Test riding

Have you been thinking about buying an e-bike or are you curious about trying one? Would you like to explore options in a no-pressure atmosphere with a diversity of choices present? If so, come along to the Nelson E-bike Expo on Wednesday 31st of May 10 am – 2 pm at …
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Our Human Rights: How to Use them for Climate Action and a Just Transition?

Join the Forum as we view a talk by Josephine Grey, a long-time advocate and community organizer for healthy food security, human rights, climate action and basic income in Canada. In the talk, Josephine walks us through the UN Human Rights Framework and how it can be used to advocate …
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From rags to bags

Come and turn rags into bags. Bring old t-shirts, pillow cases or that stash of fabric you don't know what to do with and turn them into vege bags, handbags even. Sewing machines etc provided.   …
Gold coin donation
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Motueka Community Garden Working bee

Join the working bee crew at the Motueka Community Garden. You'll be welcomed by Helen, who will give a quick tour of the garden for newcomers, before getting to work on some gardening tasks. An opportunity to learn about this garden and join the team working there! More info on …
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Victory Community Garden working bees

A dedicated volunteer team has made the Victory Community Garden a beautiful and productive space. At the occasion of Climate Action Week, Nadia, Community Kai Coordinator, is organising a Garden Tour to take place on Monday afternoon from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. The tour will be followed by the …
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Urban Regeneration – Online webinar

Join us for an engaging and insightful online event - "Introduction to Urban Regeneration" Discover the transformative power of urban regeneration and how it can shape the future of the Nelson Tasman Region. This 'lightly interactive' session is designed to provide you with a comprehensive overview of regenerative development, highlighting …
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Friday plant care session with Friends of the Matai

Come along on Friday afternoons for Plant Care Sessions with the Friends of the Maitai. We will be at Groom Creek just before the Maitai Campground. Park and cross the river, you will see a beautiful field of trees. We will carry on mulching and weeding of existing plants, and …
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Learn how to make compost!

The Nelson Tasman Climate Forum  is offering  a 2 hour workshop on planning and building a compost heap on site. The Tutor is Rex Hunt who has run an organic plant nursery since 1980 and has focussed on making his own compost. Rex has both 1 and 3 year old …
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Electric Vehicle Tradeshow/test drive – Climate Action Week

Following the success of last year's EV tradeshow during Climate Action Week, we are please to announce that an Electric Vehicle (EV) tradeshow and test drive session will be organised again this year. Learn and explore what  electric vehicles and PHEV models are available in the NZ market. This is …
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Contemplative Nature Photography Workshop

In the workshop, you will explore practices to enhance sensory awareness, and to develop your skills of attentiveness and focus. You will be inspired to re-examine your own ways of perceiving, thinking about, and connecting with the natural world. There will be ample space and opportunity to nurture mindfulness, and …
$80
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Edible Weed Walk with Sally Rees

Join Sally Rees, the 'Clean Green Queen', and founder of Natural Nosh, for a 2h ramble through the Waimarama Community Garden. Let's discover, with her, some of our more common edible weeds. Because eating healthy and respectful of the planet also means reconnecting with nature and the abundant and freely …
$20
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Waimarama Community Gardens Crop Swap

Bring surplus crops and produce to share/swap :-) This event is subject to weather conditions. So please call Sally (number below) if the weather looks uncertain. See other Climate Action Week events HERE or on the Event section of the website. …
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Nelson Seed Library working bee

Come and help store and label the seeds for the Nelson Seed Library project and learn, at the same time, how to save your own seeds for next year. Indeed, this session will include one hour introduction to Seed Saving. An occasion not to be missed! Bring: weather suitable clothes, …

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