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Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. -Albert Einstein Now in its 14th year, Envirohub’s Sustainable Backyards is a long established and inspiring calendar of sustainability-focused environmental events held throughout the Bay of Plenty. We are bursting with excitement to be able to share with you the great workshops, talks, festivals, movie nights, beach clean-ups, guided walks and so much more!

This year, there are weekly themes for the events and we will be sharing messages on social media packed full of interesting articles, information, facts, videos and we’d love it if you joined in by sharing posts you like and starting honest and considerate discussions about the topics that matter to you. Take a look at the back page to see what they are all about.

Envirohub BOP is a small not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting sustainability, restoring the environment and building strong resilient and well-connected communities. We are passionate about encouraging people along their journey to living a more sustainable existence for the betterment of their lives, their communities and our environment. Head to www.envirohub.org.nz to find more event details! 2 Calendar of Events Guide

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SEA WEEK FREE EDUCATION ENVIROHUB GARDEN Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. Throughout the -Albert Einstein Now in its 14th year, Envirohub’s Sustainable Backyards is a long Bay of Plenty established and inspiring calendar of sustainability-focused environmental events held throughout the Bay of Plenty. We are bursting with excitement to be able to share with you the great workshops, Zero single-use plastic campaign talks, festivals, movie nights, beach clean-ups, guided walks and so Last year, Envirohub launched the Zero single-use plastic campaign to help businesses reduce and much more! eliminate their single-use plastics from their business. This campaign aims to create a community and following so the general public can recognise which businesses are making a difference to the This year, there are weekly themes for the events and we will be single-use plastic problem we have in the Bay of Plenty and the rest of the world. Keep an eye out for this logo in your local community and support those businesses that are striving towards this. sharing messages on social media packed full of interesting articles, If you want to become single-use plastic free yourself, like our facebook page information, facts, videos and we’d love it if you joined in by sharing facebook.com/zerosingleuseplastic/ and contact [email protected] posts you like and starting honest and considerate discussions about the topics that matter to you. Take a look at the back page to see what they are all about.

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Sunday 3rd

World Wildlife Day On 20 December 2013, at its 68th session, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 3rd March, as UN World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. World Wildlife Day has now become the most important global annual event dedicated to wildlife. One of the best ways to catch the attention of your friends and spread a message at the same time - especially with animals - is to share a cool fact.

Thursday 21st International Day of Forests The theme for 2019 is Forests and Education and we want the world to know how you educate children and youth about the importance of trees and forests. Today, when more than half the world’s population lives in cities and are increasingly disconnected from nature, it is more essential than ever to bring an understanding and awareness of forests and their benefits into children’s lives at an early age. Join the conversation on social media using the #IntlForestDay hashtag. Pass on some of this year’s key messages or take a photo of your favourite forest and share it with us and your friends. Check out www.fao.org/international-day-of-forests

Friday 22nd World Water Day World Water Day is about focusing attention on the importance of water. This year’s theme for World Water Day, ‘Leaving no one behind’, adapts the central promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development that as sustainable development progresses, everyone must benefit. Check out www.worldwaterday.org

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Neighbours Day Neighbours Day Aotearoa is a collaborative campaign organised and supported by Lifewise, Inspiring Communities, The Mental Health Foundation, Christchurch Methodist Mission, New Zealand Red Cross, Neighbourhood Support New Zealand and Housing New Zealand. Whether you live in a suburb, on a city block, in an apartment or on a rural property, you have neighbours – and knowing your neighbours matters. We believe that every connection you have with your neighbours makes your neighbourhood more friendly, fun and safe. By encouraging better connected neighbourhoods and more everyday ‘neighbourliness’, neighbours can be stronger and more resilient, significantly enhancing the wellbeing of individuals, family/whanau and the wider community. Check out www.neighboursday.org.nz

Saturday 30th Earth Hour 8:30pm - 9:30pm Starting as a symbolic lights out event in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour is now the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment, inspiring millions of people to take action for our planet and nature. Remember to switch off in solidarity with global efforts to secure nature and our home: 30 March, 8:30pm your time. It’s time to #Connect2Earth. Check out www.earthhour.org 5 Throughout the month Western BOP & Tauranga

Active Transport support for Workplaces ‘Active Transport’ is a great way to enrich people’s lives through increased physical activity as well as benefiting the environment, your health, and your wallet. There are benefits for you, your workplace and your community with less congestion, higher productivity, fewer sick days and happier staff, colleagues and friends. It’s easy to combine active and public transport – you can now bike and bus - our local buses have bike racks attached. Active transport also includes walking, e-biking, skate-boarding, and (non- motorised) scootering – any physical activity as a means of getting from a to b. Visit Travel Safe’s website or contact Sport BOP to find out about opportunities and resources that will help keep you keep safe and active around Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty. For example, Sport BOP could facilitate some cycle confidence sessions at your workplace.

Biking/Cycling Groups Tauranga and the Western Bay are lucky enough to have many fantastic volunteers that coordinate weekly riding/cycling groups. Some of these groups are able to cater for varied levels of riding experience. Please visit Get Involved Active Directory to see if any of these riding groups are near you. If anyone is feeling like they would like to ride their bike more, but lack some confidence, please email Sport BOP’s Cycling Coordinator, Andrew, to put your name on a waiting list for the next Cycle Savvy Course [email protected]

GreeNZ Peace Backyard Tour Online Video, Available all month A quick overview of all aspects of our garden, a mini virtual tour you can view from the comfort of your own armchair! For more information: www.greenzpeace.org

16th February - 11th March Antimatter 2019 People’s Gallery, Historic Village, 17th Ave, 9:00am - 4:00pm A group exhibition of art from re-cycled and upcycled materials or a piece that represents an environmental statement. This will be an eclectic show with the opportunity for loads of free expression. Over the past 4 years of running this exhibition we have had wonderful imaginative entries to this show which has drawn huge crowds of foot traffic and generated terrific sales of art works. -$20 For more information: [email protected] 6 Food Sovereignty Week

Friday 1st

Pirirakau Hauora - Rongoa Maori Day Te Oturu Oranga, 4 Paparoa Road, Te Puna, 10:00am - 2:00pm Explore the basics of traditional Maori Medicine for the health of the land & healing of the people. This involves Plant I.D, Rongoa Tikanga and networking with like minded people. -Koha For more information: Facebook: Mirimiri Services - Pirirakau Hauora Katikati Friday Night Market Katikati A&P Showgrounds on Waterford Road, Katikati, 4:00pm - 6:00pm Come and buy some of our locally grown fruit and veges. Check out the local oils, breads, cheeses and salamis. There’s jams and preserves, chocolates and treats. You will be amazed at what people in Katikati produce. If you are interested in having a stall at the market please contact Pauline Van Rijen, phone 07 549 2449. The Forest After Dark Aongatete Forest Carpark, Wright Road, near Katikati, 6.45pm - 9:30pm Go on a short walk into the forest to find wetas, large spiders, glowworms and other invertebrates. Bring a torch, a curious mind and children (over 8 years old). Registrations compulsory to events@ aongateteforest.org as numbers are limited. Please be aware you will be walking on uneven surfaces. -Koha donation toward restoration work appreciated.

Saturday 2nd

Tauranga Farmers Market Tauranga Primary, Cameron Road, 7.45am - 12:00pm A food market where local growers, farmers and artisan food producers sell their wares directly to the consumers. Buy local and save food miles. For more information: 07 552 5278 Little Big Markets Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui, 9:00am - 2:00pm The Little Big Markets are a place where people can enjoy live music, experience the best of the best when it comes to street food and peruse through our curated selection of stalls from local artisans and producers. Marine Watch with DOC and Discovery through Nature Contact Nataalia for location, 10:30am - 12:30pm Fun for the family. Bring a small bucket and spade and become a marine biologist discovering what lives in the soft sediment at low tide. Children welcome, but must be supervised. For more information: [email protected] 7 Women Environment Network BOP (WENBOP) Monday 4th The Raft, Chapel Street, Tauranga, 12:30pm - 2:30pm WENBOP is a regular informal gathering of women passionate about the environment to learn and Predator Free BOP Community Start-up Workshop share with each other. Our next networking session will provide an opportunity for members to Room A3 (next to Library), Toi Ohomai Windermere Campus, 70 Windermere Dr, Poike, present a brief korero on their project or passion. If you would like to come along or would like to 5:30pm - 6:30pm present, please contact [email protected] or follow our @WENBOP facebook page. Please Our community has a mission - to work together to drive out pests like rats and mice to help bring arrive early to order your kai and bring it in. All welcome. native birds back to our neighbourhoods. We’re on the look out for some motivated community For more information: [email protected] people to help get YOUR neighbourhood trapping. Is this you? If it is, we’d love you to come along to one of our Predator Free BOP Start-up workshops. Sunday 3rd Register at predatorfreebop.nz/event or Facebook: PredatorFreeBOP

Guided walk in Kaimai-Mamaku State Forest Park Tuesday 5th Car park at the end of Whakamarama Road, Whakamarama. Down the single lane road Marine Watch with DOC and Discovery through Nature into the bush, 9:30am - 12:30pm Contact Nataalia for location, 12:00pm - 2:00pm The local community has been constructing this walkway for three years, it should be ready for you Fun for the family. Bring your passion for shells and small creatures of the sea and become a marine this March. We have an expanding pest free zone around the walkway. Come check it out. biologists discovering what lives in the Rocky shore at low tide. Children welcome, but must be For more information: [email protected] supervised. For more information: [email protected] Underwater Clean Up Andrea’s DIY Beeswax wrap workshop Pilot Bay, Mount Maunganui, 10:00am - 1:00pm Envirohub, Building 25, Historic Village, 17th Ave, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Underwater clean up at Pilot Bay (old wharf). For non Divers and children there will also be a beach Learn how to create your own beeswax wraps to reduce single use plastic. clean up along Pilot Bay. Bring your own dive gear catch bag and gloves, we will have a small amount For $25 (plus booking fee) you get to make 2 wraps to take home worth $20 and learn a skill for life. of tanks available for use on the day. Cleanup sponsored by Waste Management Register online Please secure your spot by booking with Andrea 027 955 7499. www.divezonetauranga.co.nz. For more information: [email protected] Heaters, Blankets and Curtains wanted for cold, vulnerable homes 35 Pillans Road, Otumoetai, 126 Maunganui Road, (upstairs), 8:30am - 5:00pm Drop off your unwanted: heaters, blankets and curtains to help a family in need. For more information: [email protected]

Wednesday 6th

Seedling Working Bee DOC Ranger School visits for Seaweek Jetty at Elmes Reserve, Matua, 11:00am - 1:00pm Your school, 9:30am - 10:10am Be a part of an estuary working bee working on seasonal mangrove seedling removal. Bookings available for a DOC Ranger to come to your school to talk about Seals, Whales, Dolphins, All participants will receive specific removal information for the day. Morning Tea is provided. Marine reserves, Seabirds, Threats and solutions. Minimum of four classes to attend the talk please. Register for the event by e-mailing « Estuary» to [email protected] For more information: [email protected]

Andrea’s DIY Apple Cider vinegar making workshop Sustainable Health Care and First Aid for Pets and Wildlife Andrea and Hone’s backyard at 19 Waikite Way, Welcome Bay, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Holistic Vets, 56 Fraser Street, Tauranga, 6pm - 7pm Disapointed with your Apple crop this year? Dont worry, let’s turn it into an abundance of home A tour of ARRC Wildlife Trust and Holistic Vets & A Talk: Come along and learn more about what made delicious Apple vinegar -$75 (inclusive of brewing gear and ingredients to make 20 litres of we do and first aid for pets and wildlife. Cost: $15 donation to ARRC Wildlife Trust. Spot prizes, Vinegar). To register call: 027 955 7499 specials, useful info and have your questions answered! Numbers are limited so book ASAP. For more information: 578 7054 or e-mail [email protected]» 8 9 Monday 4th Predator Free BOP Community Start-up Workshop Room A3 (next to Library), Toi Ohomai Windermere Campus, 70 Windermere Dr, Poike, 5:30pm - 6:30pm Our community has a mission - to work together to drive out pests like rats and mice to help bring native birds back to our neighbourhoods. We’re on the look out for some motivated community people to help get YOUR neighbourhood trapping. Is this you? If it is, we’d love you to come along to one of our Predator Free BOP Start-up workshops. Register at predatorfreebop.nz/event or Facebook: PredatorFreeBOP Tuesday 5th Marine Watch with DOC and Discovery through Nature Contact Nataalia for location, 12:00pm - 2:00pm Fun for the family. Bring your passion for shells and small creatures of the sea and become a marine biologists discovering what lives in the Rocky shore at low tide. Children welcome, but must be supervised. For more information: [email protected] Andrea’s DIY Beeswax wrap workshop Envirohub, Building 25, Historic Village, 17th Ave, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Learn how to create your own beeswax wraps to reduce single use plastic. For $25 (plus booking fee) you get to make 2 wraps to take home worth $20 and learn a skill for life. Please secure your spot by booking with Andrea 027 955 7499. Heaters, Blankets and Curtains wanted for cold, vulnerable homes 35 Pillans Road, Otumoetai, 126 Maunganui Road, (upstairs), 8:30am - 5:00pm Drop off your unwanted: heaters, blankets and curtains to help a family in need. For more information: [email protected]

Wednesday 6th

DOC Ranger School visits for Seaweek Your school, 9:30am - 10:10am Bookings available for a DOC Ranger to come to your school to talk about Seals, Whales, Dolphins, Marine reserves, Seabirds, Threats and solutions. Minimum of four classes to attend the talk please. For more information: [email protected]

Sustainable Health Care and First Aid for Pets and Wildlife Holistic Vets, 56 Fraser Street, Tauranga, 6pm - 7pm A tour of ARRC Wildlife Trust and Holistic Vets & A Talk: Come along and learn more about what we do and first aid for pets and wildlife. Cost: $15 donation to ARRC Wildlife Trust. Spot prizes, specials, useful info and have your questions answered! Numbers are limited so book ASAP. For more information: 578 7054 or e-mail [email protected]» 99 Thursday 7th

Heaters, Blankets and Curtains wanted for cold, vulnerable homes 35 Pillans Road, Otumoetai, 126 Maunganui Road, Mt Maunganui (upstairs), 8:30am - 5:00pm Drop off your unwanted: heaters, blankets and curtains to help a family in need. For more information: [email protected] DOC Ranger School visits for Seaweek Your school, 2:00pm - 4:40pm Bookings available for a DOC Ranger to come to your school to talk about Seals, Whales, Dolphins, Marine reserves, Seabirds, Threats and solutions. Minimum of four classes to attend the talk please. For more information: [email protected] Boomerang Bag Sewing Session The Fabric Tech Room at Katikati College, Beach Road, 3.30pm - 6:00pm Boomerang Bags Katikati is a voluntary organisation that seeks to reduce the impact of single- use plastic bags in the environment. We would love to share our knowledge and skills, and invite others to come along and make their own bag to take away and use. All materials and equipment is provided. -$10. For more information: [email protected] Dinner in the Domain Papamoa Beach Domain, Papamoa Beach Road, 5:30pm - 8:30pm Buy local at Dinner In The Domain is a weekly food market with a difference. Providing you with a selection of only the best food trucks, as well as a licensed area so you can wash it all down with a nice glass of locally brewed beer. For more information. Facebook: DinnerintheDomain Food Lovers Master Class Mount ASB Arena, 6:30pm At this educational masterclass, not only will you receive $100 worth of goodies from your local council, you will get lots of exciting and inspirational advice around ways you can reduce your food waste. Topics include meal planning, smart shopping, smart storage, plus learn about the first in first out approach/method, what is the difference between use by and best before and when all else fails the last resort options. You can bring a friend/partner or family member free of charge! But there is only one free pack per ticket. There are limited spaces and goodie bags available at each event. Tauranga City residents only. -$25. For more information: www.thenappylady.co.nz Human Element Screening Rialto Cinema’s, Devonport Road, Tauranga, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Come along to the screening of The Human Element Film. A visually beautiful but impactful film about humans as the fifth element of nature. In this visually rich drama, blending art and science, we follow renowned environmental photographer James Balog as he explores the impact of wildfires, hurricanes, sea level rise, a struggling coal mining community, and our changing air. Bookings essential- www.envirohub.org.nz -$10. 10 Interacting with Marine mammals the Do’s and Don’ts Contact Nataalia for location, 7:00pm - 8:30pm A DOC public lecture with Q & A. Guest speaker Nathan Pettigrew, marine mammal permit holder and marine educator. For more information: [email protected]

Friday 8th Composting Workshop with Why Waste 82 Matapihi Station Road, Matapihi, 10:00am - 1:30pm About 74% of our entire universe is Carbon. Composting is a process which transforms organic material into a stable carbon compound known as humus - the fertile glue which holds our soils together. Join local permaculture designer and sustainability consultant Leo Murray on a felt journey into compost as a lived artisanal experience. Mixing in equal parts a hands-on workshop, the wonderment of science, a philosophical reflection, an empowering lesson in waste minimisation as well as a good old laugh while making new friends. Tasty vegan lunch included by Tara Spice Creative! -$50 For more information: 022 066 4869 Women’s Luncheon Welcome Bay Community Centre, 242 Welcome Bay Road (behind the Welcome Bay Hall), 12:00pm - 2:00pm A wonderful meal for all diets with guest speakers Joy Moir and Karen Summerhayes. Joy and Karen will discuss sustainability topics to women of all walks, with great networking opportunities, and prize draw. -$15. For more information: [email protected]

Food Talks: Feeding the Bay of Plenty The Orchard, 20 MacLoughlin Drive, Te Puke, 1:00pm - 3:30pm The challenges and opportunities for the horticulture sector in a low emissions economy. How will this affect our Bay of Plenty food bowl? The impact of urban growth and forestry on our food supply. How do we ensure access to healthy food for everyone in years to come? The Kai Western Bay and Kai Rotorua food movements. Join us on the journey to achieve a sustainable, local food system providing good food for all. Afternoon tea provided. Limited spaces available. Register at: eventbrite.com/kaiwesternbay.-$5 For more information: [email protected] Katikati Friday Night Market Katikati A&P Showgrounds on Waterford Road, 4:00pm - 6:00pm Come and buy some of our locally grown fruit and veges. Check out the local oils, breads, cheeses and salamis. There’s jams and preserves, chocolates and treats. You will be amazed at what people in Katikati produce. If you are interested in having a stall at the market please contact Pauline Van Rijen, phone 07 549 2449. 11 Motiti - Protecting a small part of our blue backyard Club Mount Maunganui (Cruise Deck Room), 7:00pm - 10:30pm Forest & Bird and Motiti Rohe Moana Trust are calling on the government and regional council to get on with protecting the marine environment around Motiti Island, seven years after the Rena disaster. For more information: Facebook: Forest & Bird - Tauranga

Saturday 9th

Tauranga Farmers Market Tauranga Primary, Cameron Road, 7.45am - 12:00pm A food market where local growers, farmers and artisan food producers sell their wares directly to the consumers. Buy local and save food miles. For more information: 07 552 5278 Katikati Lions Moggies Market Katikati War Memorial Hall in the Main Street, 8:00am - 12:00pm Every month on the second Saturday at 8am you will find the hustle and bustle of Moggies Market. There is everything there that you can imagine, arts & craft, food, plants, bric-brac, the lot. It’s a really popular market with people coming from far and wide. Best to get in early to get the best selection but they are there until midday. For more information: Alan 027 279 1096 Mount Maunganui Beach Clean-Up TBC, 9.00am - 11:00am Community beach clean-up at Mount Maunganui. For more information: Facebook: KeepTaurangaBeautiful A Day in the Country 375 Whakamarama Road, 9:15am - 3:15pm Bring your lunch and learn about: Alternative energy, permaculture & forest garden design, pain free gardening & fruit tree pruning. -$2 per workshop For more information: www.plentypermaculture.co.nz Permaculture Design 375 Whakamarama Road, 9:15am - 10:00am What is it? What’s the latest? Where to learn it and how to get a design for your place. Oh, and a fun exercise at the end. -Gold coin. For more information: www.plentypermaculture.co.nz Peach Tree Pruning 375 Whakamarama Road, 10:05am - 11:00am An easy to understand intro to pruning peach trees by 40 year landscaper Gisella Warmenhoven. The whiteboard theory session is followed by a demonstration. You’ll go home ready to prune your own peach/ almond/ nectarine trees. -Gold coin. For more information: www.plentypermaculture.co.nz

12 Pain Free Gardening 375 Whakamarama Road, 11:30am - 12:30pm Look forward to years of pain free gardening by learning about everyday movement patterns: sitting, standing, using a shovel. Your tutor Gisella Warmenhoven is a trained landscaper, a practitioner of Feldenkrais and Alexander Technique. -Gold coin donation. For more information: www.plentypermaculture.co.nz Alternate Energy Options 375 Whakamarama Road, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Intro into alternate energy options. Things to consider before you make the leap, changes you can make before you invest. Best value options without any hype, led by permaculture designer Neville Dunton. -Gold coin donation. For more information: www.plentypermaculture.co.nz Tauranga City Worm Farming Workshop Greerton, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Come along to our 2-hour interactive workshop to learn the art of worm farming. Take home your own worm farm bin, worms, lime and compost so you can get started straight away. The workshop is subsidised by Council with a nominal fee charged. The take-home pack is valued at more than $180. The workshop is catered to beginners of worm farming with little or no experience, or for those who would like a refresher. You MUST purchase a ticket before the event. -$34.50 For more information: www.tauranga.govt.nz Forest Garden Design Intro 375 Whakamarama Road, 2:05pm - 2:45pm Multi-layered, woodland-type gardening styles can grow lots more food and protect soils, when correctly designed and planted. We’ll share with you the critical concepts and calculations for designing a successful BOP forest garden. -Gold coin donation. For more information: www.plentypermaculture.co.nz Permaculture Design 375 Whakamarama Road, 2:45pm - 3:30pm What is it? What’s the latest? Where to learn it and how to get a design for your place. Oh, and a fun exercise at the end. -Gold coin. For more information: www.plentypermaculture.co.nz

13 Waste Free Parenting Workshop Bethlehem Birthing Centre, Te Paeroa Rd, Bethlehem, 6:30pm - 9:00pm This is a humorous, entertaining and inspirational event full of tips and ideas around ways you can minimise waste in your home especially with young children in the house. You get a free pack bursting with waste minimisation products with each ticket. -$25 Individual Ticket - Admits 1, receive 1 Free Goodie bag Couple’s Ticket - Admits 2, receive 1 Free Goodie bag There are limited spaces and free packs available at each event. Tauranga City residents only. For more information: www.thenappylady.co.nz Heaters, Blankets and Curtains wanted for cold, vulnerable homes Elizabeth Street Community Centre, 169 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga , 9:00am - 12:00pm Drop off your unwanted: heaters, blankets and curtains to help a family in need. For more information: [email protected]

Nature and Biosecurity Week

Sunday 10th

Andrea’s DIY Apple Cider vinegar making workshop Andrea and Hone’s backyard at 19 Waikite Way, Welcome Bay, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Disapointed with your apple crop this year? Dont worry. Let’s turn it into an abundance of home made delicious apple vinegar -$75 (inclusive of brewing gear and ingredients to make 20 litres of Vinegar) To register call: 027 955 7499 Arataki to Matapihi Bridge Bike Ride and Potluck Meet at Arataki Park BBQ area, 4:00pm Meet at Arataki Park BBQ area and ride together on the cycle path to the bridge or as far as you and your family want to go. Join us afterwards for a potluck shared picnic in the park. BBQ’s available. Leisurely pace, bring anything you need, including water bottles, helmets etc. Brought to you by the Arataki Living Park Project. For more information: Facebook: AratakiLivingParkProject Fishpeople - Treasuring our Blue Backyard Rialto Cinema, Devonport Road, 6.45pm - 8:30pm This movie explores the life-changing power of the ocean. Then a short talk highlights ground breaking Marine Conservation efforts which are happening in our own backyard, against all odds. -$9 For more information: Facebook: Forest & Bird - Tauranga

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The Magic of Soil The Orchard, 20 MacLoughin Drive, Te Puke, 7:00pm - 9:00pm In response to a UN Food and Agriculture Organization announcement, “Only 60 Years of Farming Left If Soil Degradation Continues” University of British Columbia Emeritus Professor of Physics and Astronomer, Phil Gregory, has spent the past two years investigating the subject to see what, if anything, can be done. The good news is that during the last 20 to 30 years there has been an amazing revolution in our understanding of soil biology and nature’s complexity. Come along to a fascinating evening by Phil. Bookings essential- www.envirohub.org.nz -Koha For more information: www.envirohub.org.nz

Thursday 14th

Sewing Bee Our Place Tauranga, Downtown Tauranga, 5.00pm - 8:00pm Boomerang Bags Tauranga is having a Sewing Bee at Our Place Tauranga and we would love your help! Volunteers needed to help with cutting materials, pinning, ironing, stamping and sewing. Boomerang Bags Tauranga is a community driven initiative tackling plastic pollution at the grassroots level. Volunteers get together to make re-usable bags using recycled materials as a means to provide a sustainable alternative to plastic bags. All ages welcome! No experience required. If you are planning on coming along please join up to the event page (link below). If you don’t know how to sew don’t be afraid to come along, there are lots of other no sew jobs like cutting, ironing and pinning! All help is extremely valuable! We look forward to doing some crafts and helping out our environment! Any questions feel free to post or contact Charlotte at [email protected] For more information: Facebook: KeepTaurangaBeautiful Dinner in the Domain Papamoa Beach Domain, Papamoa Beach Road, 5:30pm - 8:30pm Buy local at Dinner In The Domain is a weekly food market with a difference. Providing you with a selection of only the best food trucks as well as a licensed area so you can wash it all down with a nice glass of locally brewed beer. For more Information. Facebook: DinnerintheDomain

15 Beauty and the Beach- exploring our backyard through the lens Beauty and the Beach Meet at the Cenotaph on Marine Parade, opposite Pacific Ave, Mount Maunganui, Exploring our backyard through the lens 6.30pm - 8:30pm Appreciate our natural envrionment with a photography workshop for A photography workshop for beginners with Jamie Troughton from Dscribe media. This workshop beginners with Jamie Troughton from Dscribe media and Liesel Carnie will take you through the tips and tricks on how to take beautiful photographs of our backyard. from envirohub. This workshop will take you through the tips and tricks Focusing on landscapes, flora and fauna. -$10. For more information: www.envirohub.org.nz on how to take beautiful photographs of our backyard. Focusing on landscapes, flora and fauna. Friday 15th Katikati Friday Night Market Katikati A&P Showgrounds on Waterford Road, 4:00pm - 6:00pm Come and buy some of our locally grown fruit and veges. Check out the local oils, breads, cheeses and salamis. There’s jams and preserves, chocolates and treats. You will be amazed at what people in Katikati produce. If you are interested in having a stall at the market please contact Pauline Van Rijen, phone 07 549 2449.

Saturday 16th Tauranga Farmers Market Tauranga Primary, Cameron Road, 7.45am - 12:00pm A food market where local growers, farmers and artisan food producers sell their wares directly to the consumers. Buy local and save food miles. For more information: 07 552 5278

Friday 15th Katikati Friday Night Market Katikati A&P Showgrounds on Waterford Road, 4:00pm - 6:00pm Come and buy some of our locally grown fruit and veges. Check out the local oils, breads, cheeses and salamis. There’s jams and preserves, chocolates and treats. You will be amazed at what people in Katikati produce. If you are interested in having a stall at the market please contact Pauline Van Rijen, phone 07 549 2449.

Wetland Bird ID Workshop Carmichael Wetland, Carmichael Road, Bethlehem, 8.45am - 10:00am Western Bay Wildlife Trust bird identification day at Carmichael Wetland. Meet up at main car park on Carmichael Road. Toilets nearby. 2 Telescopes provided. -Free or Koha to the Western Bay Wildlife Trust. For more information: Paul Cuming 027 465 8710 Discover Rotoehu Forest, home to kokako Meet at Boucher Avenue carpark, Te Puke, 8:45am - 3:00pm Guided walk with expert volunteers in the habitat of endangered wildlife - Rotoehu forest has a thriving population of kokako and other native birds with a history of successful campaigns for its protection. -Gold coin donation. Please contact Carole for carpooling options. For more information: [email protected] Wisdom of Wild Edible Weeds 289 Chadwick Road, Tauranga, 10:00am - 2:00pm Journey into the world of wild edible weeds - why they exist, those safe and those not safe, their medicinal and nutritional uses and how to prepare them in tasty treats.-$65 For more informtaion: www.juliasedibleweeds.com 17 17 Autumn Plant Propagation 375 Whakamarama Road, 9:30am - 2:30pm Collect another resiliency skill! During this “hands in the dirt” course, you’ll divide rhubarb, comfrey, mint, thyme, berry canes, and other semi-hardwood cuttings. Included: handout, tea, and plants to take home. One of four seasonal workshops. -$52. For more information: www.plentypermaculture.co.nz Six Toed Fox Organics Farm Tour 911 McLaren Falls Road, Omanawa, 10:00am - 11:00am Take a tour of our 3 acre organic market garden and learn about the different methods we use to help our food have a positive impact on our world. -$5. For more information: www.sixtoedfoxorganics.co.nz Predator Free BOP Community Start-up Workshop BOPRC office, 6 Rata Street, Mount Maunganui, 10:30am - 11:30am Our community has a mission - to work together to drive out pests like rats and mice to help bring native birds back to our neighbourhoods. We’re on the look out for some motivated community people to help get YOUR neighbourhood trapping. Is this you? If it is, we’d love you to come along to one of our Predator Free BOP Start-up workshops. Register at predatorfreebop.nz/event or Facebook: PredatorFreeBOP Papamoa East Beach Clean up Public car park between 105-107 Karewa Parade, Papamoa, 10:00am - 12:00pm Come join the Coast Care BOP team with a clean up of the beach east of Papamoa to the Kaituna Cut. For more information: [email protected] Eco dye and Leaf print Workshop Envirohub Office, Building 25 Historic Village, 17th Avenue, 10:00am - 3:00pm Learn how to leaf print on a silk scarf which will be yours to take home. Using direct contact printing of leaves on fabric, you will produce beautiful unique patterns on your silk scarf. A great technique for recycling and rejuvenating old clothes. Spaces are limited so please book in fast- visit www. envirohub.org.nz for more details. -$50, includes a silk scarf to take home. For more information: [email protected] Wild Medicine: Foraging for Remedies Katikati Community Centre, 45 Beach Road, 10:00am - 3:00pm You’ll be amazed how many ‘weeds’ in your garden have medicinal properties. Jenny will take you on a foraging course through her garden which teaches where to look for species that can help with every day health problems. -$65. Registrations can be done online at www.katikaticommunity.nz or by phone 07-5490399. Boomerang Bag Sewing Session The Fabric Tech Room at Katikati College, Beach Road, 1.00pm - 5:00pm Boomerang Bags Katikati is a voluntary organisation that seeks to reduce the impact of single-use plastic bags in the environment. We would love to share our knowledge and skills, and invite others to come along and make their own bag to take away and use. All materials and equipment is provided. -$10. For more information: [email protected] 18 Transport and Carbon Reduction Week

Sunday 17th

Bike Workshop Bike Lab - Arataki , 10:00am - 11:30am Explore bikeLab - a community bike hub - the bicycle as a tool for social change - empowering people on bikes and sustainable transport. Head to the Facebook page for more details facebook.com/ bikelab@themount. -Koha. For more information: [email protected] Homemade Soaps, Creams & Ointments Katikati Community Centre, 45 Beach Road, 10:00am - 3:00pm Create your own soaps, face or body creams and simple herbal ointments with an experienced medical herbalist. Jenny’s classes have inspired people to create businesses from what they have learned! - $85. Registrations can be done online at www.katikaticommunity.nz or by phone 07-549 0399. Open Day at Mount Community Gardens May Street, Mount Maunganui, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Come visit the Community Gardens created from the wreckage off the Rena shipwreck by the Lions - 41 individual gardens. For more information: Heather Adair 021 255 0384 Andrea’s DIY Apple Cider vinegar making workshop Andrea and Hone’s backyard at 19 Waikite Way, Welcome Bay, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Disapointed with your apple crop this year? Dont worry. Let’s turn it into an abundance of home made delicious apple vinegar -$75 (inclusive of Brewing gear and ingredients to make 20 litres of Vinegar). To register call: 027 955 7499

Sunday 17 & Sunday 24 (2 days)

Bush Skills for Women Katikati Community Centre, 45 Beach Road, 8:30am - 2:30pm Enjoy our great outdoors. Build your skills and confidence for enjoyable tramping and map reading, compass, river crossing, survival, shelter, basic first aid, leadership, risk management, tree identification. First day only: $60 - Both days: $110. For more information: [email protected]

Tuesday 19th

Six Toed Fox Organics Farm Tour 911 McLaren Falls Road, Omanawa, 10:00am - 11:00am Take a tour of our 3 acre organic market garden and learn about the different methods we use to help our food have a positive impact on our world. -$5 For more information: www.sixtoedfoxorganics.co.nz 19 Autumn Plant Propagation Thursday 21st 375 Whakamarama Road, 9:30am - 2:30pm Collect another resiliency skill! During this “hands in the dirt” course, you’ll divide rhubarb, comfrey, Boomerang Bag Sewing Session mint, thyme, berry canes, and other semi-hardwood cuttings. Included: handout, tea, and plants to The Fabric Tech Room at Katikati College, Beach Road, Katikati, 3.30pm - 6:00pm take home. One of four seasonal workshops. -$52 Boomerang Bags Katikati is a voluntary organisation that seeks to reduce the impact of single-use For more information: www.plentypermaculture.co.nz plastic bags in the environment. We would love to share our knowledge and skills, and invite others to come along and make their own bag to take away and use. All materials and equipment is provided. Permaculture Design -$10. For more information: [email protected] 375 Whakamarama Road, 2:45pm - 3:30pm What is it? What’s the latest? Where to learn it and how to get a design for your place. Dinner in the Domain Oh, and a fun exercise at the end. -Gold coin Papamoa Beach Domain, Papamoa Beach Road, 5:30pm - 8:30pm For more information: www.plentypermaculture.co.nz Buy local at Dinner In The Domain is a weekly food market with a difference. Providing you with a selection of only the best food trucks as well as a licensed area so you can wash it all down with a nice Andrea’s DIY Beeswax wrap workshop glass of locally brewed beer. For more Information. Facebook: DinnerintheDomain Envirohub, Building 25, Historic Village, 17th Ave 7:00pm - 9:00pm Learn how to create your own beeswax wraps to reduce single use plastic. Friday 22nd For $25 (plus booking fee) you get to make 2 wraps to take home worth $20 and learn a skill for life. Please secure your spot by booking with Andrea 027 955 7499. Katikati Friday Night Market Katikati A&P Showgrounds on Waterford Road, 4:00pm - 6:00pm Wednesday 20th Come and buy some of our locally grown fruit and veges. Check out the local oils, breads, cheeses and salamis. There’s jams and preserves, chocolates and treats. You will be amazed at what people Come and see what we do with Aongatete Forest Project in Katikati produce. If you are interested in having a stall at the market please contact Pauline Van Aongatete Forest at the end of Wrights Rd off SH2, 9:30am - 12:00pm Rijen, phone 07 549 2449. A walk along tracks and bait lines to see methods used to control rats, stoats and possums. See birds and recovering forest as a result of ten years work. Gold coin donation. For more information: [email protected] Preserve, Swap, Eat Katikati Community Centre, 45 Beach Road, 6:00pm - 7:00pm Bring your excess jam, pickles or preserves and swap them for new tastes, flavours and ideas! -Gold coin donation For more information: [email protected] Ocean, Dune, Wetland and Harbour Walk Kaituna Scenic Reserve, Ford Road, Te Tumu, 4:00pm - 6:00pm Maketu Spit is the best preserved duneland in the BoP, learn about its ecology, visit the new wetlands on Papahikahawai Island and spot birds on Maketu Harbour. Rain check-Please check Sustainable Backyards facebook page for postponement dates. Rain out day backup 21st. Trainers or walking shoes, hat, water, binoculars. For more information: [email protected]

20 Thursday 21st Boomerang Bag Sewing Session The Fabric Tech Room at Katikati College, Beach Road, Katikati, 3.30pm - 6:00pm Boomerang Bags Katikati is a voluntary organisation that seeks to reduce the impact of single-use plastic bags in the environment. We would love to share our knowledge and skills, and invite others to come along and make their own bag to take away and use. All materials and equipment is provided. -$10. For more information: [email protected] Dinner in the Domain Papamoa Beach Domain, Papamoa Beach Road, 5:30pm - 8:30pm Buy local at Dinner In The Domain is a weekly food market with a difference. Providing you with a selection of only the best food trucks as well as a licensed area so you can wash it all down with a nice glass of locally brewed beer. For more Information. Facebook: DinnerintheDomain Friday 22nd Katikati Friday Night Market Katikati A&P Showgrounds on Waterford Road, 4:00pm - 6:00pm Come and buy some of our locally grown fruit and veges. Check out the local oils, breads, cheeses and salamis. There’s jams and preserves, chocolates and treats. You will be amazed at what people in Katikati produce. If you are interested in having a stall at the market please contact Pauline Van Rijen, phone 07 549 2449.

21 Saturday 23rd

Community-focused Predator Free BOP Workshop Papamoa East Motiti Reserve, Papamoa East, 10:00am - 11.30am Learn more about backyard trapping. Pick up a free rat trap for Papamoa residents. For more information: 021 0379207

Preserve, Swap, Eat Willow Espresso, 30 2nd Ave, Tauranga, 9:30am - 10:30am Bring your excess jam, pickles or preserves to swap for new tastes, flavours and ideas. Try one of Rachel’s delicious coffees or tea while at Willow. For more information contact: Rachel Miles at [email protected]

Food for Thought Our Place Tauranga, Downtown Tauranga, 10:00am - 3:00pm This is the first ever rescued food festival in New Zealand. It will be a fun filled family day with pop-up kitchens with corporates competing alongside Tauranga’s top chefs. Plenty of food for sale and kids activities. The event is a fundraiser for Good Neighbour Trust and Te Aranui Youth Trust. -$10 adult, under 13 free. For more information: Our Place Tauranga Facebook Andrea’s DIY Apple Cider vinegar making workshop Andrea and MeetHone’s us backyard by the grassy at 19 area Waikite in front Way, of Welcomethe Lifeguards Bay, Tauranga,club 1:00pm - 3:00pm Disapointed with your apple crop this year? Dont worry. Let’s turn it into an abundance of home made delicious apple vinegar -$75 (inclusive of Brewing gear and ingredients to make 20 litres of Vinegar). To register call: 027 955 7499

23 22 Saturday 23rd Mindful Consumption Week Tauranga Farmers Market Tauranga Primary, Cameron Road, 7.45am - 12:00pm A food market where local growers, farmers and artisan food producers sell their wares directly to the Sunday 24th consumers. Buy local and save food miles. For more information: 07 552 5278 Bush Skills for Women - 2 days Community-focused Predator Free BOP Workshop Papamoa East Katikati Community Centre, 45 Beach Road, 8:30am - 2:30pm Motiti Reserve, Papamoa East, 10:00am - 11.30am Enjoy our great outdoors. Build your skills and confidence for enjoyable tramping and map Learn more about backyard trapping. Pick up a free rat trap for Papamoa residents. reading, compass, river crossing, survival, shelter, basic first aid, leadership, risk management, tree For more information: 021 0379207 identification. First day only: $60 - Both days: $110 For more information: [email protected] Preserve, Swap, Eat Crop Swap Tauranga Willow Espresso, 30 2nd Ave, Tauranga, 9:30am - 10:30am Our Place Tauranga, Downtown Tauranga, 9:00am - 10:00am Bring your excess jam, pickles or preserves to swap for new tastes, flavours and ideas. Try one of Feel free to bring a little of what you might have in your garden to share. Home produce such as Rachel’s delicious coffees or tea while at Willow. seeds, seedlings, fruit, chutneys, jams, baking, even home made crafts! At 9.30 we ring the bell and For more information contact: Rachel Miles at [email protected] everyone participating is free to take a little of what is on offer. For more information: www.bayofplentynz.com/event-details/crop-swap Food for Thought Our Place Tauranga, Downtown Tauranga, 10:00am - 3:00pm Boomerang Bags Sewing Bee This is the first ever rescued food festival in New Zealand. It will be a fun filled family day with pop-up Language School, 17 Totara Street, Mt Maunganui, 11:00am - 3:00pm kitchens with corporates competing alongside Tauranga’s top chefs. Plenty of food for sale and kids Boomerang Bags Tauranga is a community driven initiative tackling plastic pollution at the grassroots activities. The event is a fundraiser for Good Neighbour Trust and Te Aranui Youth Trust. level. Volunteers get together to make re-usable bags using recycled materials as a means to provide -$10 adult, under 13 free. a sustainable alternative to plastic bags. Fabric will be available to make your own Boomerang Bag, For more information: Our Place Tauranga Facebook also bring your Kitchen Tidy measurements and make a bin liner! All ages welcome! No experience required. If you don’t know how to sew don’t be afraid to come along, there are lots of other no sew Andrea’s DIY Apple Cider vinegar making workshop jobs like cutting, ironing and pinning! Andrea and MeetHone’s us backyard by the grassy at 19 area Waikite in front Way, of Welcomethe Lifeguards Bay, Tauranga,club 1:00pm - For more information: Facebook: BoomerangbagsTauranga 3:00pm Disapointed with your apple crop this year? Six Toed Fox Organics Farm Tour Dont worry. Let’s turn it into an abundance of home made delicious apple vinegar -$75 (inclu- 911 McLaren Falls Road, Omanawa, 10:00am - 11:00am sive of Brewing gear and ingredients to make 20 litres of Vinegar). To register call: 027 955 7499 Take a tour of our 3 acre organic market garden and learn about the different methods we use to help our food have a positive impact on our world. -$5 For more information: www.sixtoedfoxorganics.co.nz Nature Play Day Check www.naturelibrary.co.nz for venue and more information, 10:00am - 3:00pm Connect, create & play in nature at our wild play event for kids of all ages! For more information: [email protected]

23 23 Andrea’s DIY Apple Cider vinegar making workshop Andrea and Hone’sMeet usbackyard by the grassy at 19 Waikite area in front Way, of Welcome the Lifeguards Bay, Tauranga, club 1:00pm - 3:00pm Disapointed with your apple crop this year? Dont worry. Let’s turn it into an abundance of home made delicious apple vinegar -$75 (inclusive of Brewing gear and ingredients to make 20 litres of Vinegar). To register call: 027 955 7499 Frock Swap Envirohub Office, Building 25 Historic Village, 17th Ave, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Bring up to 5 fabulous items that you would give your friend and be ready to find a whole new wardrobe! 3.8 tonnes of clothing is thrown out every year in the Bay of Plenty, and on average we only wear our clothes a total of seven times. This is a scary number, but guess what? YOU can change it! One of the simplest and most sustainable ways to give garments greater longevity is to provide them with a second life with a new owner. Which is why Envirohub is hosting this Frock Swap to save your clothes from landfill and swap your wardrobe!! Join us on March 24th at Envirohub and swap your frocks! For more information: www.envirohub.org.nz

Tuesday 26th Andrea’s DIY Beeswax wrap workshop Envirohub Office, Building 25 Historic Village, 17th Ave, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Learn how to create your own beeswax wraps to reduce single use plastic. For $25 (plus booking fee) you get to make 2 wraps to take home worth $20 and learn a skill for life. Please secure your spot by booking with Andrea 027 955 7499.

The Kaimai Mamaku Ranges Forests Forum is a holistic project focussing on the significant natural resources and natural capital within the river catchments of the Tauranga Harbour and Waihou River

RANGES FORESTS FORUM

www.kaimaicatchments.org.nz

24 Bring 5 fabulous items of clothing to swap and find a whole new wardrobe!

The Seven Sinners

The plastic straw The cigarette The plastic toothbrush The plastic straw The cigarette The plastic toothbrush

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Plastic clingwrap Plastic clingwrap Changes in our climate are caused by increased volumes of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and methane, in the atmosphere. Ordinarily, solar energy from the sun passes through the Earth’s atmosphere and is absorbed at the surface. As it warms, the surface emits infra-red radiation. Most of that radiation is absorbed by greenhouse WHAT CAUSES gases in the atmosphere but enough escapes it to balance the net incoming solar energy. Over the long term, this equilibrium keeps temperatures relatively stable. But when the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere increases, more radiation is trapped, 2090 THE CLIMATE and some of it is re-directed back to the lower atmosphere and surface. This drives the climate to a new, warmer balance. TO CHANGE? The most abundant greenhouse gases are water vapour, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, methane and ozone. The increase in carbon dioxide is mainly the result of our burning of more fossil fuels, such as petroleum and coal, even as we fell more and more forests. In New Zealand, nearly half of our greenhouse gas emissions – mostly methane and nitrous oxides –come in the from livestock and fertiliser use. If you are building a house include balconies, shading and efficient cooling systems such as natural ventilation. Use passive solar design and Bay of Plenty insulation — this reduces the need for heating in winter and air-conditioning in summer. If you replace your car, consider an electric vehicle. FURTHER IDEAS FOR ACTION ON

CLIMATE CHANGE There is some uncertainty around the likely rate of sea- level rise, especially after this century, so scientists estimate a By 2090, frosts will be a range of possible increases. rare thing in the Bay of The Ministry for the Plenty. At present, Ōpōtiki gets around five Environment’s (MFE) The warmer air gets, the less rain in south- eastern By 2090, it will be between frosts a year, while Ro- 10% 3.6C current predictions are and coastal areas than today more moisture it can 2.7ºC (mid-emission scenar- for a sea-level rise of torua may get 20. hold - about seven or in winter as they are expected ios) and 3.6°C warmer (high between 50 cm and 80 By the end of the centu- eight percent more for to become drier. On the other emissions scenario). cm by the 2090s. ry, Rotorua is projected each degree of warm- hand, summer rainfall is pro- Autumn and winter are pro- However, based on in- to experience frost just ing - so rain is likely to jected to increase – particu- jected to warm slightly more ternational research once or twice a year we expect that the MFE fall more heavily in the larly inland – and to become than summer and spring. – none at all in some will update their guide- future. more variable. lines. years. KiwisThe use 1.6 billionStats single-use plastic bags and 541 million plastic straws Only 9% of plastic has been recycled 79% of plastic is in landfill or the natural environment 43% of all marine mammal species and 44% of all sea bird species have been impacted by plastic pollution- 267 species world wide 31 Wednesday 27th Why put toxic Chemicals into our Waterways? YOU can learn how to MAKE Your Own Household Cleaning Products Historic Village, Envirohub BOP,159 Seventeenth Avenue West, Tauranga, 7:00pm - 8:30pm A Demonstration to learn how to MAKE more natural «Household Cleaning products» Laundry powder, Dishwash powder, Flowing Soap, Toothpaste,Spray Cleaner, Carpet & Pet Smells Deodoriser...... MAKE # Make A Kinder Environment #SAVE lots $$$ # REDUCE Plastic #EASY to Make #Better for sensitive skins (no SLS). -$29 For more information: Facebook: Crazy hair & Custard squares or email [email protected] The True Cost Screening Historic Village Cinemas, 17th Ave, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Come along to the True Cost movie screening. Afterwards, Jacinta Fitzgerald from Make Good -sustainable fashion consultancy will chat to us about what we can do and the more local issues. This is a story about clothing. It’s about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the industry is having on our world. Bookings essential www.envirohub.org.nz -$10 Enviroschools Climate Change Energiser The Orchard, Te Puke 9:30pm - 2:15pm All Enviroschools in the BOP are welcome to bring students along for a day of fun, hands-on learning about what Climate Change is, and what we can do as individuals and communities to help prevent its impacts. For more information: [email protected] Thursday 28th Boomerang Bags Frock Swap Katikati Community Centre, 45 Beach Road, 6:30 - 8:30pm Live lightly on the Earth and save money at the same time. Come along with an item you don’t wear any longer and leave with something new. This fun night is a fundraiser for Boomerang Bags. Registrations can be done online at www.katikaticommunity.nz or by phone 07-5490399. -$15 Dinner in the Domain Papamoa Beach Domain, Papamoa Beach Road, 5:30pm - 8:30pm Buy local at Dinner In The Domain is a weekly food market with a difference. Providing you with a selection of only the best food trucks as well as a licensed area so you can wash it all down with a nice glass of locally brewed beer. For more Information. Facebook: DinnerintheDomain Gardening Essentials & Permaculture Envirohub Office, Building 25 Historic Village, 17th Ave, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Want to learn essential skills for resilient property design and food growing? Meet the tutors of the 2019 Gardening Essentials and Permaculture Design courses. See website for details. -Gold coin For more information: www.plentypermaculture.co.nz

3232 9 Wednesday 27th Why put toxic Chemicals into our Waterways? YOU can learn how to MAKE Your Own Household Cleaning Products Historic Village, Envirohub BOP,159 Seventeenth Avenue West, Tauranga, 7:00pm - 8:30pm A Demonstration to learn how to MAKE more natural «Household Cleaning products» Laundry powder, Dishwash powder, Flowing Soap, Toothpaste,Spray Cleaner, Carpet & Pet Smells Deodoriser...... MAKE # Make A Kinder Environment #SAVE lots $$$ # REDUCE Plastic #EASY to Make #Better for sensitive skins (no SLS). -$29 For more information: Facebook: Crazy hair & Custard squares or email [email protected] The True Cost Screening Historic Village Cinemas, 17th Ave, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Come along to the True Cost movie screening. Afterwards, Jacinta Fitzgerald from Make Good -sustainable fashion consultancy will chat to us about what we can do and the more local issues. This is a story about clothing. It’s about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the industry is having on our world. Bookings essential www.envirohub.org.nz -$10 Enviroschools Climate Change Energiser The Orchard, Te Puke 9:30pm - 2:15pm All Enviroschools in the BOP are welcome to bring students along for a day of fun, hands-on learning about what Climate Change is, and what we can do as individuals and communities to help prevent its impacts. For more information: [email protected] Thursday 28th Boomerang Bags Frock Swap Katikati Community Centre, 45 Beach Road, 10:00am - 3:00pm Live lightly on the Earth and save money at the same time. Come along with an item you don’t wear any longer and leave with something new. This fun night is a fundraiser for Boomerang Bags. Registrations can be done online at www.katikaticommunity.nz or by phone 07-5490399. -$15 Dinner in the Domain Papamoa Beach Domain, Papamoa Beach Road, 5:30pm - 8:30pm Buy local at Dinner In The Domain is a weekly food market with a difference. Providing you with a selection of only the best food trucks as well as a licensed area so you can wash it all down with a nice glass of locally brewed beer. For more Information. Facebook: DinnerintheDomain Gardening Essentials & Permaculture Envirohub Office, Building 25 Historic Village, 17th Ave, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Want to learn essential skills for resilient property design and food growing? Meet the tutors of the 2019 Gardening Essentials and Permaculture Design courses. See website for details. -Gold coin For more information: www.plentypermaculture.co.nz

32 9 33 Friday 29th Katikati Friday Night Market SPEAKERS Katikati A&P Showgrounds on Waterford Road, 4:00pm - 6:00pm Come and buy some of our locally grown fruit and veges. Check out the local oils, breads, cheeses and salamis. There’s jams and preserves, chocolates and treats. You will be amazed at what people FORUM in Katikati produce. If you are interested in having a stall at the market please contact Pauline Van Rijen, phone 07 549 2449. Envirohub Speakers Forum Club Mount Maunganui, Totara Street, Mount Maunganui, 7:00pm - 10:00pm 2019 A unique opportunity to hear from some of the leading NZ experts in climate change through the Join the biggest names in the environmental movement for a lens of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Learn about the roles and actions of each night of inspirational and empowering discussion. sector and how we as citizens, can assist to achieve a sustainable future for New Zealand and to join in the conversation with questions and ideas. www.envirohub.org.nz Facilitated by Kate Frykberg with speakers Rod Oram, Prof. Bruce Clarkson, Belinda Storey, David Hall, Dr. Mike Joy and Prof. Saturday 30th Chris Battershill. Tauranga Farmers Market $10 Tauranga Primary, Cameron Road, 7.45am - 12:00pm A food market where local growers, farmers and artisan food producers sell their wares directly to the 7pm Friday 29th of March consumers. Buy local and save food miles. For more information: 07 552 5278 Club Mount Maunganui Trendy Mender Visit www.envirohub.org.nz for tickets The Jam Factory, behind The Incubator, Historic Village, 17th Ave, 9:00am - 11:30am Turn a flaw into a feature with fun and easy mending techniques. We will be using the Japanese stitching technique Boro to patch and embellish your much-loved garments. We will be handsewing, please DONT bring sewing machines. Needles, threads and scraps provided. Beginner level: To bring; 1-3 garments, scissors, a thimble, feel free to bring along your own trims, scraps or favorite embroidery threads as well. See you there! -$15. For more information: www.envirohub.org.nz Practical Peach Tree Pruning workshop Welcome Bay, 9:30am - 2:30pm After a 45 minute theory lesson there will be a demonstration pruning and then you will work in groups pruning your own tree under supervision. Bring tools and lunch. Phone to book and then you will be provided the address. -$60. For more information: 027 286 0891

34 SPEAKERS FORUM 2019 Join the biggest names in the environmental movement for a night of inspirational and empowering discussion. Facilitated by Kate Frykberg with speakers Rod Oram, Prof. Bruce Clarkson, Belinda Storey, David Hall, Dr. Mike Joy and Prof. Chris Battershill. $10 7pm Friday 29th of March Club Mount Maunganui Visit www.envirohub.org.nz for tickets

35 Andrea’s kombucha making workshop focus on 2nd fermentation process Hone and Andrea’s backyard at 19 Wakite Way, Welcome Bay, Tauranga, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Andrea’s Kombucha workshop focusing mainly on the 2nd fermentation process. Spice up your life with the science of kombucha and how to add seasonal fruit, ginger and what ever you have growing around your home to create an additional health benefit to your probiotic health tonic with an additional medicinal twist. Bookings essential to secure your spot. -$30 (inclusive a 2 litre clip jar for 2nd fermentation). To register: 027 955 7499 Cooking Class Sunday 31st with

Guided walk in Kaimai-Mamaku State Forest Park Car park at the end of Whakamarama Road, Whakamarama. Down the single lane road PETER BLAKEWAY into the bush, 9:30am - 12:30pm The local community has been constructing this walkway for three years, it should be ready for you this March. We have an expanding pest free zone around the walkway. Come check it out. For more information: [email protected] Why put toxic Chemicals into our Waterways and home Environment? YOU can learn how to MAKE Your Own Household Cleaning Products Katikati Community Centre, 45 Beach Road, Katikati, 10:00am - 11:15am Mount Maunganui A Demonstration to learn how to MAKE more natural «Household Cleaning products» Laundry powder, Dishwash powder, Flowing Soap, Toothpaste,Spray Cleaner, Carpet & Pet Smells Deodoriser...... MAKE # Make A Kinder Environment #SAVE lots $$$ # REDUCE Plastic #EASY to Make #Better for sensitive skins (no SLS) -$29 Sunday 31st March For more information: Book tickets email [email protected] or messagehttps: //www.facebook.com/Crazy-Hair-Custard-Squares-MAKE-Workshops-BOP-195829987916887/ 2:00 PM Andrea’s DIY Apple Cider vinegar making workshop Andrea and Hone’sMeet usbackyard by the grassy at 19 Waikite area in front Way, of Welcome the Lifeguards Bay, Tauranga, club 1:00pm - 3:00pm Disapointed with your apple crop this year? Dont worry. Let’s turn it into an abundance of home made delicious apple vinegar -$75 (inclusive of Brewing gear and ingredients to make 20 litres of Vinegar). To register call: 027 955 7499 Food Rescue Cooking Demonstration with Peter Blakeway Mauao Performing Arts Centre, 11 Totara Street, 2:00pm - 3:30pm Food waste contributes to one third of methane gases entering the atmosphere, and the majority of it is avoidable! Enjoy an informative afternoon learning how to create your own delicious meals with rescued food with Peter Blakeway and Good Neighbour Trust. Nibbles will be provided. -$15 For more information: www.envirohub.org.nz Cooking Class with PETER BLAKEWAY

Mount Maunganui

Sunday 31st March 2:00 PM Rotorua

Food Sovereignty Week

Friday 1st Lux Organics Open Garden 21 Kingsley Drive, Ngongotahā, 4:30pm - 6:00pm See a working organic market garden and learn about how we produce so much with so few carbon emissions. Lux Organics supplies 11 local food businesses, one large co-op and the local Farmer’s Market with certified organic produce of at least 25 types! -Koha To register and for parking details email: [email protected]

Saturday 2nd Rotary Market Kuirau Park on the corner of Ranolf Street and Lake Road, 7:00am - 1:00pm There are some 40 to 50 stalls selling fresh local produce, clothing, souvenirs and a whole lot more. The market is run by volunteers from the Rotorua North Rotary Club Tibetan Singing Bowl 2 Day Weekend Workshop Owhata Marae, Hinemoa Point, Rotorua, 9:00am - 4:00pm and Sunday 3rd Rj is a Reiki Master & Spiritual Healer who fell in love with Sound & Vibration when he heard a Gong. Based in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand he holds workshops throughout Asia, teaching how to use Sound & Vibration to bring balance and wellness into your life. -$300 includes food and accommodation. For more information: [email protected] Celebrating Children from around the World Central Rotorua, 10:00am - 3:00pm Celebrate children in this free event. Follow your event passport and complete fun activities with international flavour including crafts, music, games, story-time, face-painting, swimming and much more! For more information: Mandy Godo, Ph 351 8238 Sunday 3rd

Redwoods Children’s Day Redwood Forest, Long Mile Drive, 1:30pm - 4:30pm A magical afternoon where children can enjoy free stories, arts, music and forest adventures located at the beautiful Redwood Forest. Bring along a picnic and share lots of laughs with the little people in our lives. For more information: Mandy Godo, Ph 351 8238

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Vibrational Sound Healing through water The Blue Baths Rotorua, 3:30pm - 5:30pm Our bodies are 80% water and these ancient Healing instruments will go through and over the main body of water to facilitate a form of inside out healing. You will feel peaceful, have clarity and re- energise your own body’s ability to self heal, the natural way. -$40 per adult $25 pensioner For more information: [email protected] Rotorua Night Market Tutanekai Street, 5:00pm - 9:00pm Enjoy boutique style shopping, with the best the region has to offer in arts, crafts and produce. Taste the variety of ethnic cuisine and be entertained by our favourite and very talented local musicians. For more information: Facebook: RotoruaNightMarket Saturday 9th

Rotary Market Kuirau Park on the corner of Ranolf Street and Lake Road, 7:00am - 1:00pm There are some 40 to 50 stalls selling fresh local produce, clothing, souvenirs and a whole lot more. The market is run by volunteers from the Rotorua North Rotary Club. How to set up a Community Fruit’n’Veg Stand 46 High Street, Glenholme, 9:00am - 11:00am Learn all you need to know to set up a Community Fruit’n’Veg stand. -Koha For more information: 021 146 5255 Titoki Tihi Speakers Event The Lodge, Titoki Tihi, 516 SH 30, Tikitere, Rotorua, 11:00am - 4:00pm Your food buying decisions impact global and personal health! Why, how and what can you do to change things? For more information: 027 255 0073

Nature and Biosecurity Week Sunday 10th Soundshell Market Lakefront Village Green, Memorial Drive, Rotorua, 9:00am - 2:00pm Crafts, antiques, curios and collectibles, plants, clothing, knitwear, variety, locally carved woodware, jewellery, soaps, handbags, concrete ornaments, top quality second hand tools, gemstones of all descriptions and sizes... hand-carved wooden statues from Kawerau, readings, massage - in fact, you name it - you will find it at the Soundshell Market. 39 Thursday 14th Rotorua Night Market Tutanekai Street, 5:00pm - 9:00pm Enjoy boutique style shopping, with the best the region has to offer in arts, crafts and produce. Taste the variety of ethnic cuisine and be entertained by our favourite and very talented local musicians. For more information: Facebook: RotoruaNightMarket

Saturday 16th Rotary Market Kuirau Park on the corner of Ranolf Street and Lake Road, 7:00am - 1:00pm There are some 40 to 50 stalls selling fresh local produce, clothing, souvenirs and a whole lot more. The market is run by volunteers from the Rotorua North Rotary Club Growing Food In Small Urban Spaces 7a Mountain Road Rotorua, 10:00am - 12:00pm Discover ways to utilise your small spaces and grow fresh organic produce. For more information: [email protected] Worm Composting workshop MEGA MITRE TEN, 1542 Amohau Street, Rotorua, 10:00am - 12:00pm Participants will learn how to be a successful worm farmer. You will be enlightened as to the benefits of minimising waste and improving the health of your garden -Gold coin donation and a can of food.

Tuesday 19th - Sunday 24th Crankworx Rotorua Skyline Skyrides, Rotorua, 8:00am - 11:00pm The world’s largest mountain bike festival. Come along for the ride in 2019 and experience jam- packed days of gravity-mountain biking. For more information: https://www.crankworx.com/ festival/rotorua or Facebook: CrankworxRotorua2019

Transport and Carbon Reduction Week

Thursday 21st Rotorua Night Market Tutanekai Street, 5:00pm - 9:00pm Enjoy boutique style shopping, with the best the region has to offer in arts, crafts and produce. Taste the variety of ethnic cuisine and be entertained by our favourite and very talented local musicians. For more information: Facebook: RotoruaNightMarket 40 Saturday 23rd

Sunday 24th Soundshell Market Lakefront Village Green, Memorial Drive, Rotorua, 9:00am - 2:00pm Crafts, antiques, curios and collectibles, plants, clothing, knitwear..variety, locally carved woodware, jewellery, soaps, handbags, concrete ornaments, top quality second hand tools, gemstones of all descriptions and sizes... hand-carved wooden statues from Kawerau, readings, massage - in fact, you name it - you will find it at the Soundshell Market. Mindful Consumption Week

Thursday 28th Rotorua Night Market Tutanekai Street, 5:00pm - 9:00pm Enjoy boutique style shopping, with the best the region has to offer in arts, crafts and produce. Taste the variety of ethnic cuisine and be entertained by our favourite and very talented local musicians. For more information: Facebook: RotoruaNightMarket

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Bokashi Workshop MEGA MITRE TEN, 1542 Amohau Street, Rotorua, 11:30am - 1:30pm Minimising household waste is a real issue for us all and Bokashi just provides another method. Bokashi ‘pickles’ your food waste, unlike traditional composting where waste is allowed to decay. The Bokashi system produces nutrient-rich compost that you can dig into your garden and is very simple and clean. -Gold coin donation and a can of food. For more information: [email protected]

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43 Whakatane HQ Come down to Envirohub’s Sustainable Backyards HQ at Wharaurangi (The Gap) every day during March to find out more about what’s happening for Sustainable Backyards 2019. We have workshops, movie screenings, sewing bees, crop swaps and much more! Gala Opening Night Come help celebrate the opening of Sustainable Backyards 2019! With spoken word artists, amazing speakers talking about climate change and great locally produced food. www.envirohub.org.nz for more details. 1st March 6pm Whakatãne Õpõtiki & Õhope

Every weekday during the month of MARCH

LET’S GO ZERO WASTE - Visit CReW’s Sustainable Gardening Hub CReW, 40 Te Tahi Street, Whakatāne, Weekdays 9:00am - 4:00pm, Weekends 9:00am - 12:30pm Visit CReW’s Sustainable Gardening Hub - which features a range of UPCYCLED Gardening and Composting Systems. Also visit www.facebook.com/crewonlinenz/ to see what activities are on at CReW during Sustainable Backyard’s month. For more information: [email protected] Food Sovereignty Week

Friday 1st Sustainable Backyards 2019 Whakatāne Opening Wharaurangi (The Gap) The Strand, Whakatāne, 6:00pm - 9:00pm Come help celebrate the opening of Sustainable Backyards 2019! With spoken word artists, great speakers talking about climate change and great locally produced food. For more information: www.envirohub.org.nz Saturday 2nd Ōhope Craft Market Outside the Ōhope Hall, 8:00am - 12:00pm A large and vibrant market outside the Ōhope Hall. Talk to local food producers, pick up some bargains and see a range of crafts and gifts from local artisans. For more information: 07 312 3339 Sunday 3rd Ōhope Lions Bumper Garage Sale Port Ōhope Wharf, Harbour Road, 9:00am - 12:00pm Head down to the Ōhope Lions Bumper Garage Sale on the first Sunday of every month and grab yourself a bargain. Find a great selection of furniture, household, tools, crockery, books, linen, gifts, sports items and more every month. Sausage-sizzle and drinks available. For more information: [email protected]

45 Whakatane Sunday Market Rex Morpeth Park, Whakatāne, 8:00am - 1:00pm Fresh and local produce. Many locals come every Sunday to shop at the market for their veggies, bread, honey and all kinds of treats and treasures! There is also coffee and kai, crepes, sausage sizzle, specialty foods, 2nd hand books and treasures, plants, baking and preserves, honey, ice cream and more. For more information: [email protected] Green Screening - TOMORROW/Demain Pou Whakaaro, 40 Te Tahi Street, Whakatāne, 6:00pm - 9:00pm TOMORROW sets out to showcase alternative and creative ways of viewing agriculture, economics, energy and education. It offers constructive solutions to act on a local level to make a difference on a global level. So far, no other documentary has gone down such an optimistic road. -Koha/donation For more information: Pip Norvell - 027 286 4549 or [email protected]. Facebook: GreenScreenWhakatane

Monday 4th The True Cost Whakamax, 99 The Strand, Whakatāne, 7:00pm - 10:30pm A screening of The True Cost, a film that pulls back the curtain on the fashion and clothing industries to show us how much we are really paying for the clothes we buy. -$10 For more information: www.envirohub.org.nz Wednesday 6th Crop Swap Pou Whakaaro House, 1 Bracken Street, Whakatāne, 12:00pm - 1:00pm For all gardeners, gatherers and cooks. Crop swap is a place to celebrate the abundance from our backyards and share surplus in exchange for new knowledge, produce, ideas and friends. Bring along seeds, flowers, preserves, seedlings, cuttings, bulbs, fruit, baking, vegetables, herbs, nuts, etc….. For more information: Facebook: EBCropSwap

Saturday 9th Ōpōtiki Lions Club Market Day Potts Ave next to Farmlands, Ōpōtiki, 9:00am - 12:00pm Find a bargain at Ōpōtiki’s monthly community market. Buying local helps save carbon miles and helps your local community. For more information: 315 5059 Saturday Crop Swap Eastern BOP Wharaurangi...Pou Whakaaro wet weather backup, 9:30am - 10:30am Bring along your produce, seeds, preserves, plants, cuttings etc to contribute to the swap table at 9.30am and when the swap starts at 10am you can take something from the table as a swap.... Give generously and take mindfully! For more information: [email protected] 46 Boomerang Bags Whakatāne Sewing Bee Pou Whakaaro House, 1 Bracken Street, Whakatāne, 9:30am - 12:30pm We get together to sew reusable bags to give away in our community. If possible bring your own sewing machine. Other jobs include cutting, stamping logos and ironing. For more information: [email protected] Composting Workshop Manukatutahi Marae,105 Muriwai Drive, Whakatāne, 10:00am - 1:00pm This three hour workshop will introduce participants to the art of turning food and garden waste into beautiful compost for your garden, thereby reducing waste and saving $ all at the same time. For more information: [email protected] Nature and Biosecurity Week

Sunday 10th Whakatāne Sunday Market Rex Morpeth Park, Whakatāne, 8:00am - 1:00pm Fresh and local produce. Many locals come every Sunday to shop at the market for their veggies, bread, honey and all kinds of treats and treasures! There is also coffee and kai, crepes, sausage sizzle, specialty foods, 2nd hand books and treasures, plants, baking and preserves, honey, ice cream and more. For more information: [email protected] Pakowhai Community Garden Open Garden Day 25 Elliott Street, Ōpōtiki, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Join us to keep growing nutritious vegetables for Opotiki! You don’t need to be a gardener (yet) to take part. All welcome. We always share a cuppa once the work is done. Check us out! Facebook: PakowhaiCommunityGarden

Wednesday 13th Nature’s gardeners 20 minutes from Whakatāne - address to be advised on booking, 5:30pm - 8:00pm Come along and explore the many tiny gardeners that work for free in our gardens. The evening will be split into two parts; 1) An active exploration of the diverse animals that carry out some of our gardens essential services (pollination, decomposition and pest control). We will look at their roles, life cycles and how we can ‘invite’ them into our gardens by designing appropriate gardening systems. 2) We will make some specific animal shelters and you will get loads of ideas for others. The evening will be spent outside in my garden. Please bring a sunhat, secateurs if you have them, a box to take home your ‘homes’, some kai to share and be prepared to get your hands dirty. -Koha For more information or bookings check out my blog on louisesseedcollection or email [email protected] 47 Transport and Carbon Reduction Week

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Monday 18th

The Human Element Whakamax, 99 The Strand, Whakatāne, 7:00pm - 10:30pm Come along to the screening of The Human Element Film. A visually beautiful but impactful film about humans as this fifth element of nature. «In this visually rich drama, blending art and science, we follow renowned environmental photographer James Balog as he explores the impact of wildfires, hurricanes, sea level rise, a struggling coal mining community, and our changing air. -$10 Bookings essential- www.envirohub.org.nz Wednesday 20th

Animals in a small holding 20 minutes from Whakatāne - address to be advised on booking, 6:00pm - 8:00pm During this walk around my diverse small holding we will look at; • A range of animals you can have in your landscape -both wild and farmed. • How animals can help you manage your land (building soil and managing pests, weeds and diseases) • Simple strategies on how to manage animals in a holistic system; housing, rotations, fodder, fencing, water, minerals, health, silviopasture, shelterbelts. For more information or bookings check out my blog on louisesseedcollection or email [email protected] -Koha

Crop Swap Pou Whakaaro House, 1 Bracken Street, Whakatāne, 12:00pm - 1:00pm For all gardeners, gatherers and cooks. Crop swap is a place to celebrate the abundance from our backyards and share surplus in exchange for new knowledge, produce, ideas and friends. Bring along seeds, flowers, preserves, seedlings, cuttings, bulbs, fruit, baking, vegetables, herbs, nuts, etc….. For more information: Facebook: EBCropSwap

48 Human Element Come along to the screening of The Human Element Film. A visually beautiful but impactful film about human’s as the fifth element of nature. Bookings essential- www.envirohub.org.nz Monday 18th of March at Whakamax 49 Friday 22nd

Kiwi Night Walk Ōhope Scenic Reserve, Cnr Pohtakawa Ave & Ōhope Road 7:00pm - 9:30pm Find out why Whakatāne is the Kiwi Capital of the World, hear native bird calls, discover giant bugs, and learn about the work being done to protect our local kiwi. -$20 Adults, $10 Children, and $50 for a family group of two adults and two or more children. For more information: www.whakatanekiwi.org.nz/experiences/night-walks

Saturday 23rd

Saturday Crop Swap Eastern BOP Wharaurangi...Pou Whakaaro wet weather backup, 9:30am - 10:30am For all gardeners, gatherers and cooks. Crop swap is a place to celebrate the abundance from our backyards and share surplus in exchange for new knowledge, produce, ideas and friends. Bring along seeds, flowers, preserves, seedlings, cuttings, bulbs, fruit, baking, vegetables, herbs, nuts, etc….. For more information: Facebook: EBCropSwap Mindful Consumption Week

Sunday 24th

Whakatāne Sunday Market Rex Morpeth Park, Whakatāne, 8:00am - 1:00pm Fresh and local produce. Many locals come every Sunday to shop at the market for their veggies, bread, honey and all kinds of treats and treasures! There is also coffee and kai, crepes, sausage sizzle, specialty foods, 2nd hand books and treasures, plants, baking and preserves, honey, ice cream and more. For more information: [email protected] Torere Macadamias Field Day 2026 State Highway 35, Torere, Ōpōtiki, 10:30am - 2:00pm Visit this certified organic macadamia orchard, learn about its history, tour through the variety trial block and harvest your own fresh nuts in season. Torere Macadamias is committed to caring and protecting their land, environments and bees to grow the best organic macadamia nuts with pure healthy wholesome tastes. BYO lunch. -$5. Register at toreremacadamias.co.nz/new-growers

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Seed Saving 20 minutes from Whakatāne - to be advised on booking, 5:30pm - 8:00pm Seed saving is one of the most important jobs we can be doing. Come along and help harvest seed from my seed garden. You will learn about the basics of seed saving including how; • A variety of plants are pollinated. • To plan a garden so seed will grow true to type. • To collect, process and store seed. Please bring an old pillowcase or two, some small jars in a box, a sunhat and some kai to share. For more information or bookings check out my blog on louisesseedcollection or email [email protected] -Koha

Thursday 28th

Boomerang Bags Whakatāne Sewing Bee HALO Whakatāne ‘Pop Up’ Shop 88, The Strand, Whakatāne, 5:30pm - 9:30pm Join us to sew reusable bags to be given out in our local community. Bring your sewing machine if you can. Other jobs include cutting, stamping logos and ironing. For more information: [email protected]

Friday 29th

Kiwi Night Walk Ōhope Scenic Reserve, 7:00pm - 9:30pm Find out why Whakatāne is the Kiwi Capital of the World, hear native bird calls, discover giant bugs, and learn about the work being done to protect our local kiwi. -$20 Adults, $10 Children, and $50 for a family group of two adults and two or more children. For more information: www.whakatanekiwi.org.nz/experiences/night-walks/

Saturday 30th

Sustainable Backyards 2019 Closing Event Wharaurangi (The Gap) The Strand, Whakatāne, 10:00am - 1:00pm Come help celebrate what we achieved during Sustainable Backyards 2019! With speakers, music and great local produce, it is a fun filled whānau event for all ages. For more information: www.envirohub.org.nz

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Whakatāne Sunday Market Rex Morpeth Park, Whakatāne, 8:00am - 1:00pm Fresh and local produce. Many locals come every Sunday to shop at the market for their veggies, bread, honey and all kinds of treats and treasures! There is also coffee and kai, crepes, sausage sizzle, specialty foods, 2nd hand books and treasures, plants, baking and preserves, honey, ice cream and more. For more information: [email protected] Make your own trap and become an Urban Trapper HALO Whakatāne ‘Pop Up’ Shop 88, The Strand, Whakatāne, 10:00am - 1:00pm Join the growing movement and help save our amazing wildlife. Build a trap for your back yard and challenge your whānau and friends to do the same. Everything you need will be provided for a small cost. -$5 (Rat Trap), $30 (DOC 200 trap) For more information: www.halowhakatane.org.nz

Drop off: Nik Gregg, 35 Pillans Rd, Otumoetai. 0272580060.

Curtains, Blankets, Heaters needed to help those who are living in cold, damp conditions. Healthy Homes BOP works with the DHB to help families with children under 5, to live in warmer, drier and healthier conditions. Your unused / unwanted Curtains, Blankets and Heaters could help us to help them.

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Food Sovereignty Week

Thursday 7th

Kawerau Community Market Ranfurly Court, Islington Street, Kawerau, 8:00am - 2:00pm Kawerau’s monthly day time market. Heaps of stalls selling hot foods, snack foods, clothing, plants, fresh produce, homemade goods, crafts and homewares. Always a great atmosphere with lots of friendly people! For more information: Marie Moncur on 07 323 7685 Nature and Biosecurity Week

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th

Light Earth Umu Building Weekend Workshop - 2 day event 15 Ohotu Road, Ruatoki, 8:00am - 5:00pm Do you want to know how to build using mud, fibre and clay? Come and learn the basics of Light Earth Building with Grant Stephens. -Koha For more information: [email protected]

53 Monday 18th Week 1: Food Sovereignty Food is fundamental to life and fuels our bodies. We live in an abundant society, Wāhine Cloths Swap yet many people are going hungry. Climatic changes are affecting global and local- Venue given on Registration, 5:30pm - 10:00pm ised water distribution, encouraging the migration of more pests and diseases to Wāhine ma! The clothes you no longer wear are the clothes someone else will rock. Bring at least 10 new areas and affecting food production. It is therefore extremely important that items to swap and bring some kai to share and nibble on. Make sure you register to find out where all communities look towards having a secure food source. this is happening! A great place to start, is by growing your own food and why not start with one of the For more information: email: [email protected] to register by the 11/03/19. various composting workshops in this booklet, held throughout the Bay of Plenty.

Week 2: Nature and Biosecurity Mindful Consumption Week Nature and biosecurity are what New Zealand is built on; it is who we are and what we love. Biophilia- the innate affinity we have to the natural world- explains how Wednesday 27th entwined we are with our environment and how important it is to keep in touch. Yet our fragile eco system is severely under threat, so thankfully throughout March Maara Kai Workshop you will find dozens of events focused on trying to save our unique wildlife and Te Ika Whenua Hauora Garden, 43 Pine Drive, Murupara, 10:00am - 12:00pm eco-systems and bringing you back to your natural world. Helping the Community be self-sufficient in growing their own vegetables, starting from seeds to You might like to head out with some of the hard working care groups around the preparation of garden and building garden boxes, maintenance, turning green waste into compost. region to see what they are doing and observe the wildlife we now can enjoy be- For more information: [email protected] cause of their efforts. Saturday 23rd Week 3: Transport and Carbon Reduction Simple Biochar Carbon emissions and transport are some of the biggest contributors to climate Wairata Forest Farm, 199 Redpath Road, 9:30am - 4:00pm change, thankfully this is something we all can do to make an impact. Transport Learn how to make biochar using simple low-tech methods without engineering or welding. accounted for about 23% of global carbon dioxide emissions in 2010. Please email [email protected] to make your booking. -$45 There are loads of events in Sustainable Backyards to help you on your journey to For more information: [email protected] reduce carbon emissions. Take a look at the Bike Workshop by Bike Lab on the 17th or start the month off right and buy your food locally to ensure you reduce food miles.

Week 4: Mindful Consumption HELP US TO PROTECT THE KAIMAI MAMAKU FROM KAURI DIE Mindful Consumption? Bit of a mouthful? It means to mindfully consume (and purchase) products such as food to single-use plastics. A massive 32% of the 78 million tons of plastic packaging produced annually is left to flow into our oceans; the equivalent of pouring one garbage truck of plastic into the ocean every minute. Head to one of the various sewing bees around the region to help make a Boomer- ang Bag for the community! Or perhaps, watch The True Cost movie to learn about the impact fashion is having on our environment! A big thank you goes out to all the people, groups and organisations that have contributed to this year’s calendar, by preparing events for you to attend, learn and have fun at this year. 54 Week 1: Food Sovereignty Food is fundamental to life and fuels our bodies. We live in an abundant society, yet many people are going hungry. Climatic changes are affecting global and local- ised water distribution, encouraging the migration of more pests and diseases to new areas and affecting food production. It is therefore extremely important that all communities look towards having a secure food source. A great place to start, is by growing your own food and why not start with one of the various composting workshops in this booklet, held throughout the Bay of Plenty.

Week 2: Nature and Biosecurity Nature and biosecurity are what New Zealand is built on; it is who we are and what we love. Biophilia- the innate affinity we have to the natural world- explains how entwined we are with our environment and how important it is to keep in touch. Yet our fragile eco system is severely under threat, so thankfully throughout March you will find dozens of events focused on trying to save our unique wildlife and eco-systems and bringing you back to your natural world. You might like to head out with some of the hard working care groups around the region to see what they are doing and observe the wildlife we now can enjoy be- cause of their efforts.

Week 3: Transport and Carbon Reduction Carbon emissions and transport are some of the biggest contributors to climate change, thankfully this is something we all can do to make an impact. Transport accounted for about 23% of global carbon dioxide emissions in 2010. There are loads of events in Sustainable Backyards to help you on your journey to reduce carbon emissions. Take a look at the Bike Workshop by Bike Lab on the 17th or start the month off right and buy your food locally to ensure you reduce food miles.

Week 4: Mindful Consumption Mindful Consumption? Bit of a mouthful? It means to mindfully consume (and purchase) products such as food to single-use plastics. A massive 32% of the 78 million tons of plastic packaging produced annually is left to flow into our oceans; the equivalent of pouring one garbage truck of plastic into the ocean every minute. Head to one of the various sewing bees around the region to help make a Boomer- ang Bag for the community! Or perhaps, watch The True Cost movie to learn about the impact fashion is having on our environment! A big thank you goes out to all the people, groups and organisations that have contributed to this year’s calendar, by preparing events for you to attend, learn and have fun at this year. Thank you to our sponsors

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