Christchurch Envirokids

03/02/2026

We wanted to share an important update with our community.

Unfortunately, we haven’t been able to secure funding for the Envirokids programme to continue as usual into 2026. As a result, we’ll be putting a pause on the programme for now until we have some confirmation from funders. 💚

While this is a pause on delivery, it’s not the end of Envirokids. We’re continuing to explore opportunities and ways that we can redesign prorgamme efficiently. This period gives us space to reflect, reimagine, and work towards making Envirokids even better, for our tamariki and for our community.

We’re incredibly grateful for the support, collaboration, and enthusiasm from whānau, partners, and organisations over the years. It’s been a privilege to work alongside you and create some truly epic experiences for tamariki. We hope to come back soon, stronger than ever.

28/01/2026

Te Tuna Tāone – Urban Eel Adventure 🌿🐟

Calling all curious tamariki and whānau! Join Christchurch EnviroKids and for a hands-on adventure, meeting our local tuna & invertebrates that inhabit our rivers and waterways!

Learn about urban eels, their incredible life cycles, and why our urban waterways are so important, all alongside the river in a fun, interactive setting.

🗓 Saturday 31st January 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Riccarton Bush Market (meet by the river)

Free, family-friendly, and full of discovery, come along and reconnect with nature right in the city 💜

21/01/2026

Last chance to fill out our survey and be in to win a $50 voucher!🙌🦋

As 2025 has come to a close we're looking to evaluate the Envirokids programme to make it more engaging, educational and inviting to you and your tamariki. 🌼

What do you think we’re doing well? What could we be doing better? What would you like to see more of in Envirokids sessions?

We’ve set up a Google form to make it super easy for you to share your thoughts. Just click the link below and answer the questions - there are 9 questions in total so it should only take you 2-3 minutes.🌎

By completing the form, you'll automatically be in the draw for a $50 voucher!

Find the link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSE6GrCont3tCmG4eWL0IyLF6TAix-ZlvPT8c4TFwXEAhZQQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108767578493464297725

20/01/2026

Christchurch Envirokids: This Weekend’s Activity 💐

This weekend, tamariki will learn all about predator trapping with !

🌞 What we’ll be up to: ️ Checking out the different sort of traps used in Aotearoa
🌙 Learning how we can protect our native species through predator control
🌎 Creating tracking tunnels to find out what sort of pests are in our backyards!

Free, hands-on, and perfect for curious kids who love learning through play.
Bring the whānau and join the fun!

💫 The Kiosk, Christchurch Botanic Gardens
⭐️ Drop in anytime between 10 AM – 1 PM

14/01/2026

As 2025 has come to a close we're looking to evaluate the Envirokids programme to make it more engaging, educational and inviting to you and your tamariki. 🌼

What do you think we’re doing well? What could we be doing better? What would you like to see more of in Envirokids sessions?

We’ve set up a Google form to make it super easy for you to share your thoughts. Just click the link below and answer the questions - there are 9 questions in total so it should only take you 2-3 minutes.🌎

By completing the form, you'll automatically be in the draw for a $50 voucher!

Find the link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSE6GrCont3tCmG4eWL0IyLF6TAix-ZlvPT8c4TFwXEAhZQQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108767578493464297725

13/01/2026

Christchurch Envirokids: This Weekend’s Activity 🌧️🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

This weekend, kids will learn how rainwater moves through our city, and how we can protect our waterways, by becoming stormwater superheroes.

✨ What we’ll be up to:
🎮 Playing a fun game of Tuna & Drains to how we can protect our urban waterways
🌿 Learning about permeable vs non-permeable surfaces
🌎 Using charades to explore different sort of water uses!

Free, hands-on, and perfect for curious kids who love learning through play. Bring the whānau and join the fun! 💙🌱

📍 The Kiosk, Christchurch Botanic Gardens
🕙 Drop in anytime between 10 AM – 1 PM

28/12/2025

Christchurch Envirokids – Upcoming January Events! 💦🦸‍♂️🦎

Miri Kirihimete and Happy New Year! We've got an exciting line up of events for 2026, get amongst it!

✨ Free, fun, family-friendly activities for kids & whānau!
📍 The Kiosk, Christchurch Botanic Gardens
🕙 Drop in anytime between 10 AM – 1 PM

What’s On This January:

3rd January – No Session (Happy Holidays!)
Enjoy the summer break — we’ll see you next week!

10th January – Stream Scientists: SHMAK
Become a freshwater scientist for a day! Test water clarity, flow, and conductivity to discover what makes a healthy stream. 💧🔍

17th January – Stormwater Superheroes –
Learn how stormwater impacts our environment and what we can do to keep our waterways clean. Become a Stormwater Superhero! ⚡🌧️

24th January: Trap Trackers – Predator Control with
Explore how tracking tunnels and traps help protect our native species. Check prints, investigate bait, and learn how to be a backyard kaitiaki! 🌿🐾

31st January: Tuna Guardians – Te Tuna Tāone (at Riccarton Bush)
Dive into the world of our incredible longfin eels! Discover their urban challenges, explore their habitats, and learn how to help them thrive. 💙

All events are FREE — come along and join the fun! 🎉
We can’t wait to see you there! 🌱

11/12/2025

What an awesome day with the tamariki at Diamond Harbour School for our Envirokids session! 🌿✨

We explored the amazing connections between species in nature, discovered why decomposers are so important through a fast-paced tag game, and played ecological bullrush to learn how predators and prey interact in Aotearoa. 🐦⚡

To wrap up, we set up wildlife cameras around the school to see what pests and predators might be sneaking through after hours.

Thanks for having us - your energy, curiosity, and teamwork made the day awesome!

Ngā mihi to .seed.pod_nz for the resources and to Deanna our intern who came along for the afternoon!

Would you like Envirokids at your school? Reach out to Sarah at [email protected] to plan a session for 2026!

10/12/2025

This Weekend’s Envirokids Adventure: Water Clarity Investigators! 🔍✨

Join us for a hands-on session where tamariki learn how scientists measure water clarity, and make their very own Secchi dishes to test the health of our local waterways! 🌿🧪

It’s the perfect mix of creativity and real science, helping kids understand why clear, healthy water is so important for the creatures that call our awa home.

📅 Satruday 13th December, 10:00am-1:00pm
📍 The Kiosk, Botanic Gardnens
🎉 Free, fun, and family-friendly!

Check out some snaps from previous sessions with a similar theme, the kids absolutely loved getting involved! Ngā mihi to and Avon-Ōtākaro Network for their involvement with us over the years, educating tamariki about the importance of keeping our rivers healthy!

08/12/2025

Envirokids November Highlights! ✨🌿
November was full of hands-on creative mahi for our environment!

: We planted some microgreens to take home and watch grow! 🌱
: Our tamariki made DIY wasp traps and learned all about pollination.⭐
: Together we learnt all about how to protect our urban waterways through a fun game! 🌍
Avon-Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust : Our activity was all about birds! Learning about our precious tāonga species in Ōtautahi. ❤

It was an awesome month and we're looking forward to a final few activities for 2025!

Thanks to all our collaborators and amazing tamariki for a fantastic month! 💚

20/11/2025

Check out what Envirokids is up to TOMORROW!! 🌍🌱

Working with to learn about our urban waterways and how we can protect them by being Stormwater Superheros! ⭐

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 22th November 2025
🕒 Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 Location: The Kiosk, Christchurch Botanic Gardens
🎉 This is a FREE event!

Perfect for tamariki, families, and curious explorers of all ages — come connect with nature and celebrate our beautiful urban rivers! 💧💙