Working Bee’s

Tuesday & Thursday 1-3pm

Meet other like-minded people and participate in jobs and projects on site. We provide the tools. We are currently working on an exciting initiative to double the size of our community gardens. This new area will demonstrate permaculture principles and local biodiversity, and new facilities will give us the opportunity to expand the scope of workshops and events we can offer.

Sign up to volunteer

We always can use extra support behind the scenes – gardening, admin, fundraising, marketing, building and maintenance, plumbing, health and safety, cleaning, rabbit hunting… the list goes on. If you have a skill and you’re willing to donate time and /or expertise – please think of us, we’d love to have you on board. Please email Dave to register your interest, or turn up on the day!

For enquiries about working bees, volunteering and work experience, contact Ra 0211 154 884.

Guardians of the Gardens

This initiative was launched in the Spring of 2021 to offer primary school children an after-school programme that teaches garden and conservation skills, as well as growing a connection with the natural world, Te Ao Māori and their own creativity.

For enquiries about Guardians of the Gardens contact Sophia 021 0448 209.

Community Classroom Programme

Community Classroom brings together speakers, doers, makers and shakers to exchange knowledge and experience on topics of sustainable living. Classes include building your own rainwater collection, straw bale building, various composting techniques, fruit tree grafting, companion planting, seed saving, fermenting and storing produce, food forest planning, and more! We also hold documentary screenings at The Riviera Cinema and Waitaki Library on sustainable living topics.

Tickets for films and classes are all available for purchase on our Humanitix ticketing account. Follow us on Humanitix for email updates as soon as classes are added, classes are also listed on our Facebook page, paper copies are held at the Waitaki District Library, and email subscribers will receive flyers direct to their inbox.