This March, the festival celebrates its fourth year and includes a bevy of fun and educational events for all ages.
How about a sunset walk in Piha to learn about coastal birds? Or an after-dark adventure looking for ruru? Roll up your sleeves to save food that supermarkets throw away, help with stream cleanups, learn to trap pests and, in so doing, protect our native taonga.
If you’re a garden lover, or want to learn to grow food, take a mini tour around a luscious suburban food forest tucked away in St John, or join a sustainable garden trail in the Eastern Bays. For those looking for a truly indulgent experience, enjoy the best organic wines at a bijoux winery built on permaculture principals on Waiheke Island, or try a sophisticated, low-carbon dining experience downtown.
These workshops represent a small sample of events that are often free or low cost, family-focused, and usually only require a couple of hours to experience. “What delivering this festival has taught us, is that even just attending one event can create a positive, impactful connection between each other and the environment,” says EcoMatters CEO, Carla Gee.
“Given the current challenges in Aotearoa and overseas, it’s more important than ever to provide fun, light-hearted ways to sample sustainability together. We can’t wait to kick off the festival once more.”
22 March – 22 April
ecofest.org.nz
