Lincoln Envirotown

Community Organisation

Lincoln Envirotown
Lincoln University
Lincoln
9 days ago

Mahoe Mini Bioblitz

Lincoln Envirotown Coordinator from Lincoln Envirotown

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 … View more
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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50 days ago

Soil To Brain - Kim Hill Hot Topic 2026

Lincoln Envirotown Coordinator from Lincoln Envirotown

Join us for another thought-provoking "Hot Topic" discussion with Kim Hill!

This year's topic is Soil To Brain - Rethinking Our Connection. Kim Hill will lead a panel of experts to delve into the issues. Once the panel has deliberated their views, the audience will be invited to … View more
Join us for another thought-provoking "Hot Topic" discussion with Kim Hill!

This year's topic is Soil To Brain - Rethinking Our Connection. Kim Hill will lead a panel of experts to delve into the issues. Once the panel has deliberated their views, the audience will be invited to question panel members.

The evening is always a well-attended, stimulating and enjoyable occasion; all are welcome.

Panellists:
Julia Rucklidge | University of Canterbury

Pablo Gregorini | Lincoln University

Carolyn Lister | Bioeconomy Science Institute

Hadee Thompson-Morrison | Bioeconomy Science Institute

Event Details:
Thursday 26th March

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the event starts at 7:30 p.m.

The discussion will be held in the Stewart Building at Lincoln University.

Koha on the door.

Refreshments and nibbles are provided, with beverages available from a cash bar.

Booking is not required.


Event Supporters Lincoln University; New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited; Mainfert; Intelligro; Resycl Ltd; University of Canterbury; and Roots, Shoots & Fruits.

Lincoln Envirotown Sponsors:

We extend our sincere appreciation to our sponsors Rata Foundation, Selwyn District Council, Lincoln University, and Lottery Community.

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71 days ago

Marketing Strategies for Sustainable Selwyn Businesses

Lincoln Envirotown Coordinator from Lincoln Envirotown

The Selwyn Responsible Business Network warmly invites you to a marketing and promotion workshop dedicated exclusively to businesses committed to environmental and social initiatives.

This workshop is designed to empower Selwyn businesses who are already doing amazing environmental and community… View more
The Selwyn Responsible Business Network warmly invites you to a marketing and promotion workshop dedicated exclusively to businesses committed to environmental and social initiatives.

This workshop is designed to empower Selwyn businesses who are already doing amazing environmental and community work but need the tools to effectively share their story, build trust, and attract conscious customers. If you are passionate about your positive impact, this evening is for you.


What You Will Learn:

This interactive evening will feature industry experts who will teach you how to:

Learn how to promote your environmental practices and community work without "greenwashing."

Reach customers who prioritise ethical and sustainable brands.

Create content that is compelling and trustworthy.

Build your story using your values and mission to create engaging narratives.

Expert Speakers:

We are delighted to be joined by a panel of experts in building ethical brands. They will share their years of expertise, answer your questions, and offer tailored advice.

Jo O'Brien | Senior Marketing Advisor, Selwyn District Council

Fleur Harris | NZ Word Trees

Charlotte Cook | Capa Collective

They possess a wealth of experience in marketing and promotion from various perspectives. They'll be ready to share their insights and expertise, answer your questions and offer valuable advice.

Join us to learn how to showcase your positive impact and strengthen our Selwyn business community. Whether you're a long-standing business or just starting out, we encourage you to come along!

The evening will proceed as follows:

Date: Thursday, 5th March

Time: 5:30 PM for drinks & nibbles, 6 PM start

Venue: Lincoln Event Centre

Cost: Free

RSVP: events.humanitix.com...

To help us with catering arrangements, please register your attendance. However, if you're unable to register beforehand, you are still absolutely welcome to come along!

I look forward to seeing you on the evening.

Maree Hamilton

Email rbacoordinator@gmail.com

Phone: 022 438 4496

Our Sponsors

A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors! We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors: Selwyn District Council, Rātā Foundation, Community Operations South Island - Department of Internal Affairs - COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University and Lincoln Community Trust.

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176 days ago

Workshop On All Things Waste

Lincoln Envirotown Coordinator from Lincoln Envirotown

The Selwyn Responsible Business Network warmly invites you to a Workshop on all things Waste.

Please join us to share ideas, tips, challenges and successes on waste disposal, recycling, upcycling and how we can work together to make a difference. This evening is an opportunity to engage with … View more
The Selwyn Responsible Business Network warmly invites you to a Workshop on all things Waste.

Please join us to share ideas, tips, challenges and successes on waste disposal, recycling, upcycling and how we can work together to make a difference. This evening is an opportunity to engage with other Selwyn business owners.

We are delighted to be joined by Andrew Boyd - Waste Manager, Selwyn District Council, Kate Gislason from Without Waste and Tonya Williams from Selwyn Rakaia Vets. They have years of experience working in this field and are passionate about waste minimisation. They'll be ready to share their insights and expertise, answer your questions, and offer valuable advice.

We believe that through collaboration, we can all learn and discover solutions together and strengthen our Selwyn business community.

Whether you're a long-standing business or just starting out, we encourage you to come along. This event is open to all local businesses, so please feel free to share this invitation with anyone else in your network who might be interested.

The evening will proceed as follows:

Date: Tuesday, 18th November

Time: 5:30 PM for drinks & nibbles, 6 PM start

Venue: Lincoln Event Centre

To help us with catering arrangements, please register your attendance. However, if you're unable to register beforehand, you are still absolutely welcome to come along!


Register: events.humanitix.com...

I look forward to seeing you on the evening.

Maree Hamilton

Email rbacoordinator@gmail.com

Phone: 022 438 4496

Our Sponsors

A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors! We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors Selwyn District Council, Rātā Foundation, Community Operations South Island - Department of Internal Affairs - COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University and Lincoln Community Trust.

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183 days ago

Lincoln Clothes Swap

Lincoln Envirotown Coordinator from Lincoln Envirotown

Have fun swapping your pre-loved clothes for other quality clothes donated. Free donated clothes will be on display, so bring your friends and make an evening of it.

Women’s, Men’s, and Kids' clothing and accessories accepted, please no undergarments. If you don’t have clothes to … View more
Have fun swapping your pre-loved clothes for other quality clothes donated. Free donated clothes will be on display, so bring your friends and make an evening of it.

Women’s, Men’s, and Kids' clothing and accessories accepted, please no undergarments. If you don’t have clothes to drop off, you can still come along on the evening and help yourself to free clothes.

VIP tickets are given to those who drop off their clothes before the event. This ticket will allow you and a friend early entry to the event.

Drop-off can be arranged in Lincoln. We have several drop-off locations and times, listed below. We can be identified by our blue Lincoln Envirotown t-shirt.

You can also get in touch through by email lincolnenvirotowntrust@gmail.com or phone 03 423 0456 | 021 2617 251 to arrange.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS:

Lincoln Library
Thursdays, 7 PM - 7.45 PM

23rd October
30th October
6th November
13th November

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Te Ara Ātea, Rolleston
Thursdays, 7 PM - 7.45 PM

23rd October
30th October
6th November
13th November

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Lincoln University, Mrs O’s Cafe
Mondays, 9 AM - 10 AM

20th October
3rd November
10th November
17th November

and

Wednesdays, 9 AM - 10 AM

22nd October
29th October
5th November
12th November
19th November

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Leeston Library

Saturday, 1st November, 10 AM - 11 AM
Saturday, 8th November, 2 PM - 3 PM

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Our Sponsors

A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors! We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors Rātā Foundation, Selwyn District Council, Community Operations South Island - Department of Internal Affairs - COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University and Lincoln Community Trust.

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