Conservation Week 2010

09/12/2010
Southland
Conservation Week 2010 is about showing that you love New Zealand.

From 12-19 September DOC and TVNZ 6 will give you lots of chances to support and protect the things that make New Zealand, New Zealand.

DOC and TVNZ 6 also partner with conservation and environmental organisations, councils, businesses and schools to run hundreds of activities during the week. We will update our website over the coming months with ideas about what teachers can do in their classrooms and information about events you can take part in.

Keep checking www.doc.govt.nz for conservation week events in Southland.

Cost: n/a
Contact: Philippa Christie
2112400
www.doc.govt.nz

Transition Town Spring Festival

09/25/2010
Invercargill Middle School Hall & the Dutch Hall (both on Jed St, Invercargill)
Celebrate Spring & Community with those who value Sustainability & the Environment. The Spring Festival is an opportunity to bring together groups and individuals whose work is focused on sustainability and the environment and to celebrate this work; to showcase it to the public and to raise awareness.
We will have a range of activities for kids & adults, as well as displays, talks, demonstrations & information.
The doors open at 10.30am through to 4.30pm.
Be kept up to date with highlights by joining our Facebook page (search Transition Town Spring Festival)

Cost: gold coin per person
Contact: Rebecca
027 2252 664

350 Aotearoa 10/10/10

10/10/2010
All across New Zealand
350 Aotearoa is part of an international campaign to unite the world around solutions to climate change. Our mission is to inspire climate action in communities across New Zealand.

10/10/10 — “The Global Climate Working Bee” — is a day when thousands of communities across the globe will come together again to celebrate climate solutions. With your help, 10/10/10 is going to be the biggest day of practical action to cut carbon that the world has ever seen.

We’re calling on groups (friends, workmates, businesses or community groups) across Aotearoa to put on their own working bee and initiate an action that will benefit your community, help reduce carbon dioxide emissions - and have fun doing it!

For more information or to register, go to www.350.org.nz
Global Climate Working Bee - Time to get started!
1.Get your friends, neighbours or workmates together
2.Choose a working bee project, there are some ideas on the website
3.Register your event at www.350.org.nz
4.Download the resources at www.350.org.nz to help you plan and promote your working bee
5.Have fun at your working bee on 10/10/10


Cost: free
Contact: Lara Charles
021 911 221
www.350.org.nz

Windsor Business Bonanza Day

10/16/2010
Windsor Shopping Centre
Business Bonanza Day showcasing the Windsor retail sector. Special instore promotions, buskers, entertainment and fun for the whole family. 10.00am - 4.00pm.

Cost: Free
Contact: Maryann
032173025