Mahoe Mini Bioblitz
Join us for a Mini BioBlitz at the Mahoe Native Reserve in Lincoln as part of the City Nature Challenge Ōtautahi. You'll be on the hunt for anything that flies, grows, crawls and hides!
Experts from Canterbury Museum will be joining us for the challenge, which takes place globally as people from all over the world look to see the diversity of life in our local areas.
We need your help to find and record all the amazing plants and creatures that call Mahoe home! From tiny bugs to towering trees.
What to Expect:
Get a close-up look at the creatures you find with our digital microscope connected to a monitor!
Our expert volunteers will be equipped with butterfly nets, beating sheets, and soil sieves to help collect and identify species from every corner of the reserve.
Download the iNaturalist app before attending to contribute your findings to the global City Nature Challenge 2026.
✅ Children's University learning destination - bring your passports!
✅ All equipment provided
✅ Suitable for all ages and experience levels
We look forward to another enjoyable afternoon as we contribute to citizen science and learn about our local biodiversity!
Our Sponsors
A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors! We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors, Rata Foundation, Selwyn District Council, COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University, Creative Communities Scheme, Lincoln Community Trust, Lincoln Community Committee.
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Poll: Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?
I'm sure you've seen it while doing your weekly shop... In fact, it may have even been you.
What do you think about people heading to the supermarket in their pyjamas?
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15% It's fine!
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76.2% It's questionable
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8.8% Other - I'll share below
What's your best cost-saving tip?
Just when we thought the cost of living couldn't climb any higher...it does. While things like fuel prices are out of our control, many of us are looking for small, practical ways to stretch our dollars a bit further. So let’s put our heads together!
Over the next little while, we’ll be sharing tips to help you save money — and we’d love to hear yours too. What’s working for you right now?
Here are a few ideas to get started:
🎉 Plan ahead for the year (birthdays, events, travel) to avoid surprise costs
🪙 Check out $2 shops for everyday items like stationery, baking paper, foil, and cling wrap - often much cheaper than the supermarket
🐖 Bring back the piggy bank and save your loose change
🔨 DIY where you can - like mowing the lawn instead of paying someone
💵 Set a daily budget before heading out and stick to it (cash can help!)
🧴 Stretch household products by diluting things like shampoo or dishwashing liquid
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