Eye on Nature Whānau Day

South Auckland’s signature environmental event, Eye on Nature, is back for 2021!

Get connected to nature through family-friendly interactive activities, games and workshops.

Set in the beautiful surrounds of Auckland Botanic Gardens, the Eye on Nature Whanau Day is FREE and open to the public. Explore the trail and discover what Auckland’s environmental leaders have to share with you and your whanau.

Our partners will be showcasing their expertise through fun, eco-focussed activities in line with our theme; mai nga maunga ki te moana, ko te wai te oranga. From the mountains to the sea, water is life.

Join them to; create a puppet from recycled materials, meet Kiki Kiwi & Harold and learn about how you can make small steps to becoming more sustainable. Visit the Pop-Up Museum, Watercare’s Discovery Centre, the Mobile Library and the Tread Lightly Drain Game. Get up close and personal with live fish and Hands-on Creatures! There’s something for everyone!

Things to know:

This event is absolutely FREE including; free parking from Everglade Drive and free activities and performances.

This is a ZERO WASTE event. Please bring your own reusable items including your drink bottle to fill up from our water station and help make a difference.

Healthy food options will be on offer to purchase. Bring a blanket and watch the performances while you enjoy your lunch.

The Beautification Trust has your safety and wellness as first priority. We will be closely following advice from public health officials as the date for the Eye on Nature Whanau Day approaches.

In all stages of our planning for this event, we have considered and prepared for future possibilities and remain committed to following best-practice expectations, which are based on Ministry of Health guidance to reduce Covid-19-related risks. We remain committed to bringing you a safe and successful event. We are already working to account for any necessary changes.

We recognise the part we have to play in ensuring mass gatherings are delivered as safely as possible to our communities.

This event is brought to you by the Beautification Trust and supported by Auckland Council, Auckland Botanic Gardens, Howick Local Board, Papakura Local Board, Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board, Franklin Local Board, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, Manurewa Local Board and amazing environmental partners from around New Zealand.