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Past Adventures World Albatross Day On June 19th 2020 we celebrated the first ever World Albatross day Read More Bat Night Learning all about the Long Tail Bat that lives here at Pelorus Bridge Read More Making Tracking Tunnels and Lizard Lounges Our kids had a hand at making Pest tracking tunnels and Lizard Lounges. Read More Branford Park Exploring Branford park the Edible walk Read More Visiting the Koru Wildlife Centre We went to learn all about the NZ Giant Weta at the Koru Wildlife Centre Read More Kakapo Day We learnt all about the Kakapo and then did a fundraiser to adopt one. Read More Exploring Momorangi Bay Exploring the beauty of Momorangi Bay Read More Grovetown Lagoons Clean up Doing our part to keep our water ways clean, kids did a clean up around the Grovetown Lagoons Read More Honey Bee Event We learnt all about the honey bee and what they do for our environment Read More Building Weta Motels We built Weta Motels to hang up at the Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve Read More Kaipupu Sanctuary Trip Our very first ever trip as a group to the wild life sanctuary Read More

Sustainable Living Products Need a little help converting your lifestyle to a more environmentally friendly one? AWESOME! We can help! Or perhaps you are looking for thoughtful gifts that contribute to a thriving planet? Not only can we support your decision to be more eco-conscious, you will also be helping support Envirohub Marlborough! Every purchase directly supports our Zero Waste, Conservation Kids NZ, Marine Conservation and Sustainable Communities projects. PLEASE NOTE: As of November 1st 2025 we have moved out of previous premises at the fabulous Picton Environment Centre. We will be opening at our new premises in 2026 so watch this space. In the meantime, we are mobile and can be found at most Picton Cruise Ship markets and other major Marlborough events. If you know what product you're after, we also offer free delivery in Marlborough and you can simply pay online or via mobile eftpos on delivery.

SAVE OUR SPECIES PROGRAMME Each month, Conservation Kids NZ will be hosting one major event focusing on a particular species or habitat, that will be held all around Marlborough! Each event will also have all the information, fun, resources, arts & crafts, videos and so much more right here on our website! Accessible anywhere, any time, and by any one - EVERYONE can be a Conservation Kid and help Save Our Species! Save Our Species! Want to check out our online content? CLICK HERE!!! Each of our events are aimed at a primary school aged audience, but they are a whānau event, with everyone in the family invited to join the fun! They run for 2 hours and are jam packed with information and ways you can help to Save Our Species. Each event aims to have a collaboration with another group or organisation, celebrates a campaign (like plastic free July or World Wetland Day, etc) and has an arts & crafts element as well as outdoor games and activities. You can find all the resources, information and more right here on the website shortly after each physical event! Keep an eye on the Envirohub Marlborough Facebook Page for updates and events coming up and sign up here on our website by clicking the button below! Sign up to our next event! Click on the image to download our information pack outlining our Save Our Species programme in more detail Species Superstars! At each and every event, a stand-out tamariki will be carefully selected as the 'Species Superstar'! This tamariki would have shone in some way with their passion and enthusiasm for the species in question and their desire to better protect it and our environment. To encourage, support and inspire that passion to continue, we also issue a prize, including a certificate, some reusable goodies, a t-shirt and an experience... and more! Check out some of our past Species Superstars here Tell me more! If you'd like to know more, would like to enquire about how you can support us, sponsor this awesome whānau and tamariki programme, or if you'd like to work with us or run an event, please reach out! Email our CKNZ Youth and Families Coordinator at conservationkids@envirohub.co.nz

Pelorus Feb 2019 Doing our part to keep our water ways clean, kids did a clean up around the Grovetown Lagoons We took a group of kids to the Grovetown lagoons in Blenheim to do a rubbish clean up along the water ways. The kids all geared up with gloves and bags looped the lagoons picking up rubbish along the way. As a reward for their hard work after the clean up, they got to head out on kayaks for a paddle and explore around the lagoons. Doing their part to keep NZ clean, well done kids. Grovetown Lagoons Clean up

Budding Birders Jan 2019 Some of our fantastic Marlborough members became budding birders today. A big thank you to all the attendees at the Picton Dawn Chorus, CKNZ and Forest & Bird 'Budding Birders' event this weekend. A fantastic morning learning about and looking for birds in Shakespeare Bay.

Zero Waste Dishwashing Trailer and Recycling Station Services Zero Waste Event Services Zero Waste Dishwashing Services Provide Zero Waste Services guide for vendors before event + pre-event vendor support Provide reusable crockery and utensils for food vendors (limited capacity so may not be for all vendors / at all times) Collect, wash, rinse, sterilize, dry and return crockery and utensils to vendors Provide trained staff and volunteers to run the Zero Waste Dishwashing Trailer Zero Waste Recycling Services Provide trained staff and volunteers to manage the recycling station to ensure the bins are not contaminated and the items can be recycled. Recycling bins are available for: Plastic, Aluminium, Clear Glass, Brown Glass, Green Glass, Cardboard Provide friendly and educational information for attendees regarding recycling and zero waste Recycling bins and collection of bins are to be organized by the event planner in conjunction with their waste management company. Interested in learning more about organizing a Zero Waste Event? Want to book our Zero Waste Dishwashing Trailer and Recycling Stations for your event? Email zerowaste@envirohub.co.nz

Campaign Calendar Want To Get Involved Every year across NZ and the World, Environmental, Conservation and Wildlife Campaigns are run to help bring awareness to a particular area of need. Below you will find a running calendar of different campaigns and how you can get involved. Check it out and if you know of a campaign you would like added please let us know. January Photo Campaign Name Info Weblinks Event Link 28 BEDFORD AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $930,000 20 S 9TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $750,000 72 MARCY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 4 BEDROOMS $700,000 February Photo Campaign Name Info Weblinks Event Link 28 BEDFORD AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $930,000 20 S 9TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $750,000 72 MARCY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 4 BEDROOMS $700,000 March Photo Campaign Name Info Weblinks Event Link 28 BEDFORD AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $930,000 20 S 9TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $750,000 72 MARCY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 4 BEDROOMS $700,000 April Photo Campaign Name Info Weblinks Event Link 28 BEDFORD AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $930,000 20 S 9TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $750,000 72 MARCY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 4 BEDROOMS $700,000 May Photo Campaign Name Info Weblinks Event Link 28 BEDFORD AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $930,000 20 S 9TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $750,000 72 MARCY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 4 BEDROOMS $700,000 June Photo Campaign Name Info Weblinks Event Link 28 BEDFORD AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $930,000 20 S 9TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $750,000 72 MARCY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 4 BEDROOMS $700,000 July Photo Campaign Name Info Weblinks Event Link 28 BEDFORD AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $930,000 20 S 9TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $750,000 72 MARCY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 4 BEDROOMS $700,000 August Photo Campaign Name Info Weblinks Event Link 28 BEDFORD AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $930,000 20 S 9TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $750,000 72 MARCY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 4 BEDROOMS $700,000 September Photo Campaign Name Info Weblinks Event Link 28 BEDFORD AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $930,000 20 S 9TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $750,000 72 MARCY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 4 BEDROOMS $700,000 October Photo Campaign Name Info Weblinks Event Link 28 BEDFORD AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $930,000 20 S 9TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $750,000 72 MARCY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 4 BEDROOMS $700,000 November Photo Campaign Name Info Weblinks Event Link 28 BEDFORD AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $930,000 20 S 9TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $750,000 72 MARCY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 4 BEDROOMS $700,000 December Photo Campaign Name Info Weblinks Event Link 28 BEDFORD AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $930,000 20 S 9TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 2 BEDROOMS $750,000 72 MARCY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 12345 4 BEDROOMS $700,000

Welcome to the Conservation Kids NZ! This area is for you and your whānau to get inspired to take action for conservation! Learn all about our native species and habitats right here in Marlborough, take part in our Save Our Species programme by attending events or join us from the comfort of your own home, anywhere you may be! Each of our events will be mimicked online, so you can be a part of the action every time, or take part it in again and again. All of our resources, games, activities, arts and crafts, information and videos will be accessible right here. We work with whānau, tamariki, rangatahi, organisations and groups from all over Marlborough. Want to work with us, collaborate or want to host a CKNZ event? Just want to know more? Drop us a line! conservationkids@envirohub.co.nz Save Our Species Programme Our S.O.S. Programme which was launched in 2023 brings you a new event for every month of the year ! Join us in person each month, or from the comfort of your own home to learn all about the species of the month. Fun arts & crafts, quizzes, games, information and so much more at your fingertips. Jump in and join the fun! Check it out Species Superstar At each Save Our Species event, a tamariki who stands out with their passion and enthusiasm for the species is selected and crowned the Species Superstar! Click below to stay tuned to see who our Species Superstars are throughout the year. Check it out Connecting with Nature In celebration of DOC's annual Conservation Week each year, we have put together some fun and engaging ways for kids to connect with nature at home and beyond. Connect Here 50 Kiwi Kid Adventures We are excited to support the Department of Conservation's '50 Things to Do' poster. Check it out and get some inspiration for heaps of things to do out there for all the Kiwi kids! Adventure Here Gallery Check out the gallery for some photos of our fantastic past events! Were you are one of our events? Can you find you and your whānau? Gallery Here

Learn more about our community garden, future living skills courses and eco-friendly retail. Waitohi Picton Community Garden Project Community Consultation The Waitohi Picton Community Garden Project is very much a community project. As such, we have been encouraging community input and support throughout the process. During the initial process, the immediate neighbours in the vicinity of the proposed garden site were consulted by our team knocking on doors and leaving information in letterboxes. Once the Marlborough District Council (MDC) announced the go ahead for the site, we announced the project and soon after held a Community Consultation Meeting in early May 2022. During this meeting we provided more information regarding the project and the site, the history and what we were hoping. We then opened the floor for constructive and open consultation from the community. Afterward, we also distributed a community survey. This survey is still active as we wish to collect as much information as possible and allow for as many members of our community to become involved and be a voice for themselves and their community. Below are some of the results obtained from our community throughout this process. Support for the Waitohi Community Garden Project We have had overwhelming and open support from our local schools (Waikawa Bay School and Queen Charlotte College), the Waikawa Marae (who we will be working closely with to create mutual benefit and sharing of resources), Te Atiawa, Food Bank and Marlborough District Council (MDC). The Food Bank has praised the potential project, siting that they have had an increase of 35% in families requesting assistance due to rising costs of living. The initial post from MDC announcing the approval of the site had 114 likes and 14 shares, with the comments overwhelmingly positive. Of many posts on social media reaching thousands within our local communities, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Currently 140 people like our Waitohi Picton Community Garden Facebook Page with 182 people following the page. Thus far we have collected over 75 responses to our Community Garden Survey from our community. Of those that responded, 95% are excited about the project. Concerns and Constructive Feedback After the initial announcement and the community meeting, we did receive some feedback from concerned members of our community. We have had several in depth, in-person discussions and written communication with community members that have raised legitimate concerns and that we are taking on board during the planning process. Some of the concerns include: increased traffic to the quiet neighbourhood potential theft and vandalism location - too far away from central Picton ensuring continual buy-in after the inital excitement wears off not enough sunshine hours in the winter organic vs non-organic preferences carparking We are actively paying heed to all such feedback throughout this process, and some answers to how we are taking these on board are outlined in below. Why this location? We have received many queries regarding the proposed location for the Garden. Is there not a location closer to central Picton? Isn't this too far away for more of the community to access? Isn't there a sunnier spot in the winter? What about xxx as a location? As stated in our FAQs, our team scoped out every possible location throughtout the immediate Picton area as a possible site for a Community Garden. All other areas examined were too small, inaccessible, flood prone, were being used for other recreational purposes, unsafe or were not permitted for our use. Please know that we did exhaust every possible location! The Ranaui/Huia St Reserve area was actually proposed to us by MDC as this area has always been ear-marked for community development. Aside from Bronte the horse, there is no other use currently for the site (e.g. the reserve area behind the Skate Park is currently a popular off-lead dog walking park and is not big enough to house both a garden and to continue to benefit our local dog walkers). We understand that there may not be much sunlight here in the winter, due to the proximity of the domain, however, many of us who live locally have the same issue and still maintain our own gardens and we will take this into consideration with the design and use of the area in these colder months. In regards to drainage, we are currently seeking exciting and innovative ways in which to combat this issue AND retain water in the area for use without draining away valuable nutrients. Stay tuned! Survey Responses Below are a few key responses we have obtained from our recent Community Garden Survey. Want to have your say? We'd love to hear from you! We will continue to gather feedback to pass on to our Focus Group, Project Manager and Focus Group so that we can take it into consideration through the planning process! CLICK HERE to have your say! Q: Are you excited about a community garden in Picton? Most responses received were from those in the community that were keen to have garden. Not all are happy with the idea, and some of those individuals have been having active and constructive discussions with us regarding their concerns and reasons for Q: If yes, what would motivate you to become involved in the Garden? Note: respondents were able to make more than one choice. Other responses to this question included: Community involvement Growing flowers Engaging tamariki at Waikawa Bay School with growing food Getting the kids involved Q: Would you be interested in renting your own plot? Those who answered yes were asked how much they would potentially pay for a plot of their own. The answers varied greatly from $5/week, $5/month to $20-$100/year. Q: Would you be interested in being involved in a Communal Plot? This outcome was actually quite surprising, with respondents overwhelmingly keen on a Communal Plot to contribute to. The respondents were then asked whether they would be interested in paying a small annual membership fee for use of a communal plot or volunteering in exchange for produce: If you have any further questions, please get in touch at info@envirohub.co.nz or pop into the Picton Environment Centre, 14 Auckland St (Picton). Follow us on Facebook to keep up-to-date- with news www.facebook.com/pictongarden

Te Rā O Ngā Tamariki National Childrens Day - Ocean Adventure Cruise - Conservation Kids NZ endeavors to celebrate Te Rā O Ngā Tamariki - National Children's Day each year. We have a mission to ensure every child in Marlborough has experienced our amazing marine environment! Each year to celebrate our wonderful tamariki we host an Ocean Adventure Cruise to the amazing Lochmara Lodge! Come along to follow our adventure and celebrate Childrens Day with us. Marine Cruise Exploring the Ocean Every year we kick start our national children's day celebrations with an Ocean adventure cruise through the Marlborough Sounds. We believe that by experiencing the beauty and magic of our wonderful moana and its marine life, it helps to build a stronger bond and connection with it. Along the way we share information about what you might spot while exploring the Marlborough Sounds . Marine L ife While on our Ocean Adventure cruise we look out for some of our amazing marine life that can be found here in the Marlborough Sounds. Every trip out in the Marlborough sounds can be very different and you may come across many different species. Just remember wildlife is wildlife, they go where they want to so it is nev er a guarantee you will spot them but keep an eye out just incase. Below are some of the things we keep an eye for on our ocean cruise. Dolphins There are five types of dolphins you might be lucky to spot in the Marlborough sounds. 1 - Dusky Dolphin 2 - Bottlenose Dolphin 3 - Common Dolphin 4 - Hector Dolp hin 5 - Orca (yes, surprise it's a dolphin!) If you want to learn more about these species, click on the names to head on over to our species page. Seals The NZ native fur seal loves to enjoy our beautiful sounds as well ! You might spot these guys laying on the rock on the shoreline soaking in the sun. You might event spot a cheeky seal or two sunbathing on a jetty. These guys are pretty cute but remember to give them space, they can bite! Birds The Marlborough so unds is full of amazing bird life! There is always plenty of birds to try and spot. If you are out enjoying the sounds, see if you can spot any of these birds. Parekarka/Spotted Shag White Faced Heron Australasian gannet King Shag Fluttering Sharewater Blue Penguins If you are lucky you might even spot a little blue penguin ! The Little Blue penguin is NZ's smallest penguin and can be found right here in the Marlborough sounds. Let us know if you are lucky enough to spot one. Keep an Eye out for our Marine Cruise Video coming soon! Marine Life Activities Click the image to download the PDF sheet! Ocean Cruise Bingo Next time you are out exploring the beautiful sound's why not print off our Bingo card and see how many things you can spot. Rocky Shore and Underwater Observatory Exploring Rocky Shores The next part of our Childrens day celebration takes place at the fantastic Lochmara Lodge! Lochmara Lodge has an underwater observatory, which is a great place to be able to spot some rocky shore creatures and marine life. Here you will get to see up-close some of the species that life in or round the shorelines. Touch Tank Lochmara also has a touch tank as part of the underwater observatory experience. This gives tamariki a chance to see some species up close and hold them safely. It is always important to respect all creatures and treat them with care, this is a great experience to learn how to hold them correctly with our harming them. Be l o w is some of the different species you might get to see in and aro und a rocky shore - keep an eye out next time you are near a shoreline and let us know what you spot. Below are some of the species you might spot on a Rocky Shoreline Reef Sea Star These reef stars can be found on most west coast shores in NZ - they prefer to live in 'high energy' waters, meaning they like a bit of wave every now and then. The reef star normally has 11 arms but sometimes you might be lucky to spot one with twelve !! Stingray' There are always plenty of stingrays around in the Marlborough sounds. You can normally spot them in the shallow waters bathing in the sun. When they get moving, boy are they fast - keep an eye out for them and when you do spot one, watch it for a while. See if it races off when it spots you ? did you see how fast it swam? Sea Cucumber Did you know that there are over 100 different types of sea cucumbers? but only one is common in NZ the Stichopus mollis, or rori. These weird brown squishy creatures can be found almost everywhere in the sounds. Some culture even eat them!! but be careful, the need to be cooked properly, otherwise they will make you sick. Brittle Star These alien like creatures are called Brittle star or Patakaroa in Te Reo. These specific brittle stars are called snake brittle star, and they can be found under rocks and living in shallow water in the sounds. Kina Although these guys are tasty and pretty cool to look at, they can create havoc on some of our seabed's. Kina like to eat our kelp and can often completely clear whole areas of any seaweed. Rocky Shore Guides Otago University helped to put together these fantastic marine guides to help you identify more species along our shorelines. If you are heading out to a rocky shore near you why not print one off to take with you. You can have hours of fun trying to spot and identify all kinds of life along the shore. Click the image to take you to the webiste where you can down load the guide. Keep an eye out for our Rocky shore Video coming soon. Rocky Shore Activities Rocky Shore Colo ring Otago University have also put together this great 'Rocky Shore, Who eats Who?" coloring in book. Why not print it off and have some fun filling it in. Click the image to download the PDF sheet! Nature Walk Exploring Lochmar ah The final p art of our fun Children's Day experience is exploring the nature walk and all it has to offer. Along the way there are several animals you can have a look at up close and personal. Tamariki get a chance to learn a bit about each species along the way. Below are a few of the different species the tamarika get a chance to see. Below are some of the species you might get to see along your walk Tuna - Eels Lochmara has a fantastic eel tank, with some amazing long fined eel's. These guys are amazing to view and are huge!! if you want to find out more about our Long Fin eels, click HERE! Kākariki Opps - we have not quite made it this far, information coming soon! Geckos Opps - we have not quite made it this far, information coming soon! Arapawa Goats Opps - we have not quite made it this far, information coming soon! Keep and eye out for our Conservation Walk Video coming soon. Nature Walk Activities Click the image to download the PDF sheet! Nature Scavenger Hunt If your heading out to Lochmara or anywhere else in nature, why not print off one of our nature scavenger hunts and see what you can spot. Thank you We want to say a massive thank you to all our sponsors who help make this amazing day happen for us. With our your support and help we could not put on this incredible day for our tamariki and their whanau. Past Childrens Day Events 2023 Te Rā O Ngā Tamariki - National Childrens Day Ocean Adventure Cruise 2023 Children's Day Video 2021 Te Rā O Ngā Tamariki - National Childrens Day Ocean Adventure Cruise 2021 Children's Day Video

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Zoe Luffman's Environmental Fund is a fund dedicated to supporting young women aged 13 to 18 years fighting to protect our local environments in Marlborough. Zoe Luffman's Environmental Fund "Each person leaves a print on the world. Identifying or building their legacy reminds us that their life mattered." , Dr. Denise Quinlan. APPLY NOW I fit the criteria and would like to apply! Click on the button to the left to enter in your application online. Want to complete a form by hand or manually rather than digitally? No worries - click on the link to the right to download a paper copy and email it to: info@envirohub.co.nz . Download form For more info on criteria and about the fund, keep reading or email: info@envirohub.co.nz . DONATE This fund also welcomes any additional donations to keep the fund, and the support for these young Marlburian women, continuing for as long as possible. To donate, please go to: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/zoe-luffmans-environmental-fund to make your donation. Any funds collected via this page will automatically be allocated to Zoe Luffman’s Environmental Fund.