News from the South Canterbury Eco Centre
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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.
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.
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.
