May events at the Richmond Community Garden
All events will be held at the Richmond Community Garden and Riverlution Eco Hub (46A Vogel Street, Richmond) - unless stated otherwise.
Planting and gardening sessions are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 10am to 1pm.
Foraging Walk: Autumn Acorn Extravanganza
Come on down to the Richmond Community Garden for a fun family event to learn about acorns - including how to forage adn how create gluten-free flour!
This walk will start at the Fungi Farm and explore one of the nearby red zone areas.
Date: Saturday 4th May 2024.
Time: 10am to 12.30pm.
Location: The Fungi Farm (251 River Road, Richmond).
Cost: Koha.
Find out more about this foraging walk (Facebook)
Mother of All Clean Ups in Richmond
Come together to preserve the cleanliness of the Ōtākaro/Avon River - from Swanns Road Bridge to the Gayhurst Bridge. All neccessary tools will be provided.
Date: Saturday 11th May 2024.
Time: 10am to noon.
Cost: FREE.
Find out more about the Mother of All Clean Ups in Richmond (Facebook).
Worm Farms and Composting
Come along and discover how easy and cheap it can be to set up a worm farm at home, work or school.
Date: Monday 13th May 2024.
Time: 1 to 2pm.
Location: The Kiosk in the Botanic Gardens.
Cost: Koha.
Find out more about this worm farming workshop (Facebook).
This event is part of Ōtautahi Learning Days - an Ako Ōtautahi Learning City Christchurch festival celebrating learning in its many forms, exploring Innovation in Equity, by connecting rich conversations, encouraging hands-on learning and focusing on future opportunities.
Te Mahi Pāmu Noke: Worm Farm WOF
Join Miriama from Para Kore to learn about maintaining your worm farm - to make sure they are running well, being maintained correctly, and achieving the appropriate outcomes.
Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024.
Time: 5.30 to 6.30pm.
Cost: Koha.
Find out more about this worm farming workshop (Facebook).
This event is part of Ōtautahi Learning Days.
Foraging Walk: Ōtautahi Learning Days
Come on down to the Richmond Community Garden for a fun family event to learn about new plants!
This walk will start at the Fungi Farm and we'll explore one of the nearby red zone areas.
Date: Saturday 18th May 2024.
Time: 10am to 12.30pm.
Location: The Fungi Farm (251 River Road, Richmond).
Cost: Koha.
Find out more about this foraging walk (Facebook).
Bee Buzz Day
Join this fun filled morning on the magic of bees with Bee Awesome.
Date: Sunday 19th May 2024.
Start Time: 11am.
Find out more about the Bee Buzz Day (Facebook).
Repair Riverlution
It's time to revolt against throw-away culture! Let's reclaim the things we own and take pride in maintaining and repairing them.
Skilled and professional repair volunteers will be available to help fix your stuff.
Date: Tuesday 21st May 2024.
Time: 5.30 to 7.30pm.
Cost: Koha.
Find out more about the Repair Riverlution events (Facebook). These events are held on the third Tuesday of every month.
Foraging Walk: Quinoa
Come on down to the Richmond Community Garden for a fun family event to learn about wild quinoa!
This walk will start at the Fungi Farm and explore one of the nearby red zone areas.
Date: Saturday 25th May 2024.
Time: 10am to 12.30pm.
Location: The Fungi Farm (251 River Road, Richmond).
Cost: Koha.
Find out more about this foraging walk (Facebook).