News from the South Canterbury Eco Centre
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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.
A Special Visit from the Enviro NZ Truck!
Recently the children at Geraldine Preschool were treated to a surprise visit from the Enviro NZ truck!
Eco Youth Camp at Peel Forest
Eco Youth enjoyed an action-packed camp at the Peel Forest Eco Lodge.
School inspired by their visit!
A successful school visit to the Eco Centre inspired students for their ‘Junk to Funk’ exhibition, transforming everyday junk into creative, functional masterpieces that excited our whole school community.
Eco Leaders Take Action!
Highfield School have hit the ground running after attending the Eco Leaders Hui!
First Eco Leaders Hui a success!
The future of our planet is in safe hands if we have more tamariki like the ones who joined us for our first Eco Leaders Hui!
Brian Gallagher – Timaru District Council Community Awards Winner
Brian Gallagher has been the driving force behind South Canterbury’s sustainability movement for over 20 years.
(Sort of) Farewell to Chris as Biodiversity Facilitator
Chris has been at the heart of building connections, supporting projects, and sparking new initiatives across our community.
Farewell to Rhys Taylor – 10 Years as Trustee
Rhys has given so much of his time, energy, and passion to help shape who we are today
Articles in the media
The Eco Centre has been in the local news since 2015 – Click on an article below to read the full news story.
