World Kindness Day
The purpose of World Kindness Day is to highlight and encourage good deeds in your community. It also serves as a reminder to all that simple acts of kindness have power and that together, we can all work to create a kinder world.
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Enviroschools ECE Inspiration and Sharing Zoom
Sharing their Enviroschools Mahi this term; Milford Kindergarten (Auckland Kindergarten Association) Milford Kindergarten exploring Mana Whenua (through Te Whāriki lens). A story sharing their exploration of Te Whāriki strand of Mana Whenua and how this supported changes in their philosophy, practice, and Enviroschools mahi. A journey...
Human Rights Day
The United Nations' (UN) Human Rights Day is annually observed December 10 to mark the anniversary of the presentation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
International Mountain Day
The theme of this year's International Mountain Day (IMD) on 11 December will be sustainable mountain tourism. Sustainable tourism in mountains can contribute to creating additional and alternative livelihood options and promoting poverty alleviation, social inclusion, as well as landscape and biodiversity conservation. It is...
World Wetlands Day
Wetland Restoration the theme for 2023 highlights the urgent need to prioritize wetland restoration. Nearly 90% of the world’s wetlands have been degraded since the 1700s, and we are losing wetlands three times faster than forests. Yet, wetlands are critically important ecosystems that contribute to...
Waitangi Day
New Zealand's national day. Every year on 6 February. Commemorates the first signing of New Zealand’s founding document: Te Tiriti o Waitangi, The Treaty of Waitangi, on 6 February 1840.
YSS National – Train the Trainer Workshop Blenheim
Lansdowne Hub 6b Lansdowne Street, BlenheimAre you a teacher or educator who is keen to help your school and your students embrace a culture dedicated to climate action? Does the idea of sustainable behaviour patterns for life appeal to you? Or maybe you’d like to be the person who transformed...
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Seaweek
Seaweek is an opportunity for all ages to discover the many ways that our lives are connected to the sea.
Compost and Worms Workshop
Tua Marina SchoolCome along and learn about how to set up a successful compost or worm farm. Thursday 23th March Tua Marina School 3.30 – 5 pm. Join us from 3.10 pm for coffee and cake before we start. To register please RSVP to Angela angela@wenties.nz
Takahē Awareness Month
The flightless takahē (South Island takahē; Porphyrio hochstetteri), is the world’s largest living rail (a family of small-medium sized ground-dwelling birds with short wings, large feet and long toes). The North Island takahē (moho; P. mantelli) is unfortunately extinct. Takahē have special cultural, spiritual and...
Earth Day
Earth Day is a global event where people honour the natural environment and raise awareness of environmental issues that trouble the world. By taking part in Earth Day, students can learn about the current state of the planet and explore options for sustainability.
Stop Food Waste Day
Our mission at Stop Food Waste Day is to ignite change regarding the global food waste issue. We do this by drawing attention to the problem, at the same time educating through engaging with society at all levels and sharing practical, creative, and impactful ways...