Come and experience Nelson's first Certified Passive House, and discover how to build, renovate and garden more sustainably. Nathan and Yuki, two of Nelson's leading experts in sustainable living, will show you practical ways to build or renovate your own home and create biochar for a flourishing garden. Their architect-designed home, conveniently located near Nelson…
Discover the art and joy of nutritious, sustainable eating in this hands-on workshop, designed for anyone dreaming of a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Learn how to make the most of local, seasonal ingredients while building your confidence and creativity in the kitchen. We’ll begin with a stroll through the vegetable garden, discovering a variety of so-called…
Every rock beneath your feet, every breath you take, every living being you encounter is part of an extraordinary story that began 4.6 billion years ago. On this guided 4.6-kilometre walk, we journey through the unfolding history of our planet. Each metre represents one million years, allowing us to experience Earth's vast story at a…
Overwhelmed by climate change and the environmental challenges our community faces? We all need to recharge from time to time, and while we might be biased, we think few things are more restorative than seeing nature regenerate right in front of your eyes. The Kidson family are helping restore a section of the Wakapuaka awa…
Jump on board for the latest Mohua 42 bus tour in the highly popular Sustainable Mohua series. Over the past few years Mohua 42 has taken people out around Golden Bay to see sustainability in action, first on farms, then to visit local renewable energy projects. This year they are turning our attention to the…
Join Living Legacies Founder Lynda Hannah at the Motueka Natural Burial Park to talk about natural funerals, natural burials, and why they are an environmentally responsible end-of-life choice. Living Legacies is Aotearoa's natural funeral company with a sustainable, holistic, and celebratory approach to life, death, and funerals. Natural Burial Parks are the only sustainable way…
You may have seen or heard of the Department Of Conservation's (DOC’s) Always Be Naturing campaign. Here’s a chance to experience what it’s all about. Join DOC guides for a forest ecological walk and meditation on the loop track in the Tītoki Reserve. This track winds through a pocket of native bush in the Atawhai…
Thinking about solar? Step inside Nelson's first ever Watts Inside Open Home Tour and connect with local homeowners who have already made the switch to solar. This is your opportunity to have honest conversations with local home owners about what it's like to live with rooftop solar day to day. Learn about the costs, finance,…