Caretakers Waste Workshop 2026
Our Caretakers Waste Workshop brought together 13 schools to share ideas, learn about waste minimisation and native planting, and identify practical ways to make their schools more sustainable.
Junk to Funk 2026 recap
Junk to Funk 2026 brought our community together to celebrate creativity, sustainability and the power of giving “junk” a whole new life, with 52 incredible entries showcasing just how much imagination can be found in what we throw away.
May Repair Cafe had a little extra!
May bought extra volunteers, extra learning and more things kept out of landfill!
Eco Leaders Hui 2026 – We are in safe hands!
An inspiring day of collaboration and action for our future with local kura.
Fungi Holiday Activity a Success!
Turns out we are not the only fans of Fungi!
Farewell to John Wilson
Farewell to John Wilson – Crows Nest manager and past Trustee
Sold out Eco Talk – Winter Veggie Game Plan
With a full house and a wealth of local growing knowledge – shared not only by our guest speakers but also through fantastic tips from the audience – it was a fantastic night.
Welcome to our new Manager Sara Crow
We are delighted to welcome Sara Crow as the new Manager of the Sustainable South Canterbury Trust.
Seaweek Timaru Success on it’s Return
Seaweek Timaru made a fantastic return this year, bringing our community together to celebrate, explore, and learn more about our moana.
March Repair Café Recap
With the support of both new and returning volunteers, we were able to offer clothing repairs and alterations, small electrical repairs, and wooden item repairs at the March Repair Cafe.
Echo Music Festival – Eco Youth
The South Canterbury Eco Youth group held our first ever Eco Echo Youth Music Festival on Sunday — and wow, what a blast!
Join Our Volunteer Team at the Eco Centre
We’re inviting passionate people to join our growing Eco Centre team as a volunteer that support sustainability, community connection, and environmental education across South Canterbury.