Banff Mountain Film FestivalThe Banff Mountain Film Festival is the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world. Hot on the heels of the festival held every autumn in Banff, Canada the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. With stops planned in about 400 communities and 40 countries across the globe, this year’s tour features a collection of the most inspiring action, environmental, and adventure films from the festival. Travelling to exotic landscapes and remote cultures, and bringing audiences up-close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the 2016/2017 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world. From approximately 360 films entered into the annual festival, award-winning films and audience favourites are among the films chosen to travel the globe. Treemendous School Makeover – apply now!Friday 23 June | Applications Close Friday 23 June Teaching young Kiwis about our natural environment has never been more important – and an outdoor education space is a great way for students to discover, learn and spend quality time in nature. The Mazda Foundation and Project Crimson can help your school achieve this with a native garden makeover up to the value of $10,000. Your duty is to find the ‘eco warriors’ at your school and get them excited about winning a Treemendous School Makeover. Planting native trees, plotting out vegetable gardens, and setting up recycling and composting stations are just some of the ways schools are becoming more sustainable. It’s easy to apply. Just complete the stage one application form by 23 June 2017. On completion of the form you will receive an email confirming your entry. Future Transport Competition 2017Think like citizens of the future, today. Investigate challenges and opportunities. Imagine solutions and question systems. Share your ideas for the future of transport. Check out this fantastic competition, open to students Year 1-13. Great prizes and thought-provoking activities. Click here to learn more! Primary Science Education Conference 2017 | AucklandThe Teacher’s Refresher Course Committee (TRCC) in partnership with Royal Society Te Apārangi are presenting 2017 Primary Science Education – Pūtaiao i roto i te kura tuatahi. Learn more here The Someday ChallengeThe challenge is to make a short film about sustainability. The Entry Deadline in 2017 is 8 September. Click here for the Entry Form.
Check out the website for more information, including toolkits, resources and FAQs. In thew meantime, check out the Someday Workshops. Last year half of the winning films in the film challenge were made by people who had been to workshops. But you don't need to attend a workshop to enter the film challenge. Habitat Heroes competition (DOC)Habitat Heroes encourages young people to explore a local natural environment and think about how they can make a difference. The competition runs between 18 April and 29 September 2017. About the 2017 competition To enter, groups of two or more students need to:
4. Email their entry to conservED@doc.govt.nz. This could be a weblink to their blog, video, photos, PowerPoint presentation, or a PDF document. Students could also post the entry on social media with the hashtag #HabitatHeroes. Note, entries do not have to be new investigations, they can be already existing projects being completed by a group. Papamoa Hills Night WalkPapamoa Hills Regional Park, Poplar Lane, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Friday 9 June 2017 6:00pm and Saturday 10 June 2017 6:00pm An amazing night walk through the Papamoa Hills to Summerhill Farm to enjoy coffee and cake. The walk is approximately 5 kms (1hr) and has stunning views over Tauranga. Entrants are returned by minivan to their vehicles. All money raised supports the work of the Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust. Lantern Making WorkshopsMatariki All Stars Parade, 1139 Pukuatua St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Thursday 1 June 2017 4pm – 7pm Come and make Lanterns and be part of the Matariki All Stars Parade to celebrate winter as a community Matariki Whānau DayTe Runanga Tea House, Queens Drive, Government Gardens, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Sunday 11 June 2017 10:00am – 3:00pm To celebrate Matariki this year Rotorua Museum will be hosting a free Whānau Day at Te Rūnanga Tea House. Enjoy Matariki crafts for all the family with fun colouring-in sheets for younger children. Relax with the kids to listen to an interactive Matariki story at 11am and 1pm. Children can get their face painted and learn more about Matariki in this fun-filled day. National Volunteer WeekNational Volunteer Week is on 18-24 June 2017. Get involved in volunteering and read some inspiring volunteer stories. Live, laugh, share - volunteer Kia ringa hora: Me mahi tūao This National Volunteer Week we're celebrating the role volunteering plays in keeping our communities strong and healthy. Volunteer for conservation Volunteer for conservation this National Volunteer Week and become part of an active community. If you only have 15 minutes to spare, you can plant a native tree, pull out pesky weeds or pick up rubbish on the beach. With more time, you could try out as a hut warden, become a shorebird minder or participate in a bird survey. Volunteering offers the chance to go somewhere different and meet new people.
Walk the Lakes 2017The Lakes, The Lakes Boulevard, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Sunday 18 June 2017 11:00am – 1:00pm Waste Free Parenting WorkshopPapamoa Community Centre, 15 Gravatt Road, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Friday 23 June 2017 6:00pm – 8:30pm NZ Garden Bird SurveyThis year's survey: 24 June - 2 July 2017 Birds are important indicators of the health of New Zealand’s environment, and to help us discover and learn more about NZ garden birds, participate in this citizen science project. Learn more about the NZ Garden Bird Survey here - there are lots of new activities and resources to keep everyone entertained. Whaikōrero With Dr Rangi MātāmuaSir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, 1170 Fenton St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Thursday 22 June 2017 6:30pm – 7:30pm Rotorua Museum will host a free Matariki talk at the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, with acclaimed Māori astronomer Dr Rangi Mātāmua. A senior lecturer at the School of Māori and Pacific Development at Waikato University, Dr Mātāmua has undertaken significant research in the areas of Māori language revitalisation, Māori culture, Māori astronomy and broadcasting. Plastic Free JulyPlastic Free July aims to raise awareness of the problems and amount of single-use disposable plastic in our lives and challenges people to do something about it. In 2017, join over 60,000 people, schools and organisations from 130 countries to be part of the solution. |