Upcoming Events & Workshops
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Some events are free for residents of the Horizons region.
Partial funding comes from Horizons Regional Council. Spaces limited. Register: theecoschool@gmail.com Holistic Land Management – Tour October 16th, 9:30 – 12:30 am. Registration essential. Farm Tour of Paddocks and Hillsides, Non-Intensive Orchards, Stream Restoration, Bush Restoration, and Browse Block (Permaculture Zones 3-5). Includes water management, preventing slips, managing gorse, integrating poplar and willow, managing goats and kunekune pigs. Climate Camp for Teens 29-30 October POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH Kaitiaki Farm, Okoia, Whanganui Open to teens from the entire Horizons Region. Supporting and empowering teens in the face of increasing extreme weather events caused by human-induced climate change. More information to follow. Family Climate Fair 13 November, 1-3 pm. Whanganui Intermediate School Hall Empowering families to support one another to embrace more sustainable and resilient lifestyles. Activities, information tables, kai, group discussions, bike repair, Green Bikes, games, toy & clothing swap, bulk buying network & more Family meet-up: Kowhai Park Fun & Games December 10th, 12:00-3:00 A relaxed family-friendly alternative to the "silly season." Bring an example of a low-waste lunch. Bike repair tools will be on site. Family meet-up: Bike, Bus to the Beach January 7th, 11:00-3:00 Two-wheeled hikoi from the city bridge to Castlecliff Beach, or take the bus from Trafalgar Square. Then a big play day in the sand! (Bus leaves Trafalgar Square at 11:45 and leaves Castlecliff at 3:00.) The Low-Carbon – High Efficiency – Affordable Home 15 January, 2:00-4:00. Registration essential. This workshop helps demystify the home-building process for climate resilience and affordability. Topics include passive solar design, super-insulation, high performance windows, and where to claw back cost savings. Keeping Cool During a Heat Wave January 18th, 5:30-7:00 Whanganui Learning Centre, 232 Wicksteed St. Too hot to sleep? We’ll share some ideas on how to keep your home as cool as possible without breaking the bank. Family meet-up January 29th, TBD Love Your Land Day 16 February, 10 – 2:30. Registration essential. Come along for a farm tour and speakers. BYO Lunch. Topics include: holistic land management; regenerative agriculture; riparian corridors; bush restoration; growing browse for stock; carbon credits; more Building Resilience on Your Land April TBD. Registration essential. Healthy Homes for Healthcare & Social Workers April/May. TBC Whanganui Regional Health Network This programme helps healthcare and social workers to empower families improve the health and comfort of their homes. Register with Angela Weekly at the Whanganui Regional Health Network. Register: theecoschool@gmail.com Kia Kaha! |
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