EcoFest

Free resources

Film - 2040 | Free Livestream - Auckland Libraries and Kaipātiki Project are pleased to offer the Livestream of "Film 2040" - a documentary by French filmmaker Damon Gameau who travels the world in search of new approaches and solutions to climate change. Click here to livestream "2040" via Beamafilm and use your library membership card.

Nature Documentaries - There are some fantastic Nature and Environment documentaries available through Beamafilm videos on the Auckland Libraries website, and a number of the docos have local content. Gaining free streaming access to these docos with an Auckland Libraries membership is easy. If you don't have a library card, you will still be able to sign up to Auckland Libraries and get a membership number. More details will also be posted on the Glenfield Library Facebook page.

Upcycle Tutorials by ReCreators - Short video tutorials for kids and the whole family to learn how to sew a pillow, make a T-shirt yarn or sewing kit and many more upcycling tips. Follow them on Facebook to watch more videos.

Wooden Robots | A woodworking project for parents and kids to work on together. You may have wood offcuts from previous home improvement projects or neglected wooden... | By The ReCreatorsFacebook

Sustainable Living Recipes by Oak and Thistle - Follow their Facebook page to view new recipes for fermentation, conservation and everyday cooking tips. This season is the busiest time of year for preserving fruit, berries & vegetables & great chance to learn some new ways from the professional. Julie is a tutor, author and columnist who is passionate about living sustainably in Auckland’s urban environment.

Online Training Courses with Department of Conservation - Expand your knowledge with these free courses ranging from bird identification, biosecurity, wildlife and more.

Get Close & Personal with You Environment - Sara Kulins is a young enthusiast who is sharing her passion about the great outdoors and here she shares one of her first 'educational' videos, also part of her job at MERC (as an educator and National Coordinator for Seaweek), and in this video, she is encouraging people to interact with the outdoors and seek out adventure in their 'backyard'. Follow Sara's Facebook page.

Check out Wild Eyes: Nature Missions for Kiwi Kids - Learn nature ninja skills, get crafty, hunt poo and discover amazing stuff outdoors.

Sustainable Food Videos by Pacific Vision Aotearoa

Healthy Soil = Healthy Kai: In this video we acknowledge the papa’anga, the whakapapa, the many layers that is part of the soil in our bucket garden. A journey of time, and of many hands who helped transform our food scraps into ‘super food’!
Grow 2 Share - Fast Food in a Bucket: How to grow food in a bucket

Scheduled events

Zero Waste Easter decoration via Zoom

9 April; Thursday 6pm -7pm | Koha/Donation

Online zero waste video tutorial. During the workshop, you will learn some zero waste tips and will create Easter decoration from the non-recyclable stuff. It’s pretty easy to make your holidays and life waste-free. True happiness is not in consumption but in creation. To join the workshop use the information bellow:

Zoom Id: 126 701 563

Password: 1234

Intro to Ecotherapy - 'Corona Down Under' version via Zoom

11 April (9am - 5pm) / Paid event

If there were ever a time that we need deep Nature connection, this is one of those times! A One-day nature introduction to this workshop is being offered in NZ via Zoom. Read more.

Experience your self and body more deeply as a part of Nature
Learn how this elemental connection has everything to do with your well-being
Learn tools for helping yourself and others connect with Nature and orient to life in healthy, supportive and energizing ways

Northern Pathway: Westhaven to Akoranga Survey, 20 Mar - 19 Apr

Have your say - Westhaven to Akoranga route and design. Due to the current situation where public meetings are not being held, Transit NZ has asked for public comment on the proposed Northern pathway – cycleway over the Harbour Bridge to Akoranga. Stay involved and view the link for more information here.

Suggested activities

Revive Nature

Adopt a spot and release some native plants (weed around the base of the plant)
Check some traps that you know of and are close to your home
Pot up native seedlings popping up in your garden to plant them later this year or next year
Take a bucket or a bag for a walk and do a mini beach, reserve or stream clean-up
Record bird sightings with eBird
Record wildlife and plants you see in iNaturalist, a free online social network of people sharing biodiversity information to help each other learn about nature and identify species

Live Lightly

Learn about composting with Compost Collective. How about using your eggshells to start new seedlings?
Organise your wardrobe and turn unwanted items into something new with Re-Creators or check out Pinterest

Interesting reads

Wellbeing links

Grounding for the Soul - Alyse Young: "I am delighted to share my Grounding Exercise which I started with everyone at the recent Shamanic Journey on the opening day of the EcoFest North. This is a very potent exercise to practise, it's simple and immediate, bringing all of your energy back into your body and Being. We are born sensory beings, therefore, we are naturally sensitive because we are naturally "connected to everything", not just other people but all living matter, including trees, animals, rocks, & the elements. Grounding Exercise for Embodying Your Energy.

Chakra Mantras by Uttarkashi - This album is a guided mantra practice that will create sound vibrations that have a relaxing and healing effect on all four aspects of our being. They calm the mind, creating peace, tranquility and stillness, hence create space for energy to rise. Listen to the album via Spofity or Apple