News from the South Canterbury Eco Centre
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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.
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.
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.
