The Organic Store is a retail arm of the The BHU Organics Trust. We are a Charitable trust and in a joint venture with Lincoln University and the New Zealand Organic movement. The BHU is dedicated to providing education, training and research in organic, ecological, permanent and related agricultures and horticultures. The Biological Husbandry Unit…
Risingholme Community Centre is a not-for-profit organisation with a focus on promoting community spirit and the development of appropriate social, educational and leisure activities and we have a strong ethic of excellence and community well-being. Risingholme is home to a wide range of Adult and Community Education classes on site and several community groups in…
Permaculture Canterbury is part of a New Zealand-wide network that promotes permaculture in every region. Their goal is build and maintain individuals, families and communities which are healthy, happy, co-operative, resourceful and creative, with an inter-generational way of thinking; and establishing truly sustainable and regenerative production, management and educational systems. From designing your own private…
Keep Christchurch Beautiful aims… To encourage civic pride and the promotion of beautiful Christchurch. Foster and liase with local community groups in the City’s Board areas. Providing educational materials, programmes and support services. The promotion of waste management and minimisation Support of the Environmental Services, Waste Management and other appropriate City Council Units. They…
Enviroschools is a nationwide programme supported by Toimata Foundation, founding partner Te Mauri Tau, and a large network of regional partners. Early childhood centres and schools commit to a long-term sustainability journey, where tamariki/students connect with and explore the environment, then plan, design and take action in their local places in collaboration with their communities.
The Christchurch City Council offers a range of environmental and city infrastructure programmes that are free to schools. These programmes provide relevant and authentic learning experiences through hands on activities. Learning areas covered in the programmes include: sustainability, climate change, biodiversity, geology, waste management, water conservation, civil defence, and local government.
Garden to Table Trust’s food education programme is in more than 200 schools and kura around Aotearoa. Each week, thousands of children are getting their hands dirty and learning how to grow, harvest, prepare and share fresh, seasonal food. Sessions are curriculum-integrated, so they support academic learning, and provide real-world learning for life. The action-packed programme is centered on growing and cooking skills, and builds much broader awareness of individual and…
Clever Little Bees offers day and evening courses for adults and primary school children during the school term and school holiday programmes at Phillipstown Community Hub and Seven Oaks School. I also offer one-off, personalised in-class lessons at schools. Teaching content varies between terms depending on what stage the bees are in the beekeeping season….
Hill Laboratories soil testing services allow measurement of the nutrient status of soil for farms and orchards alike. Understanding the soil nutrient status is important regardless of whether you are a large-scale operation or small lifestyle block owner. Our soil tests ensure that you find the right balance between plant nutrient requirements that are unique…
Are you concerned over the amount we send to landfill that is actually a resource and not rubbish? We help you to RETHINK WASTE by providing workshops that are fun, friendly and informative with ideas for you to implement straight away. We also do workplace assessments to help reduce the impact on the environment and preserve natural…