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Make Your Mark Nature Event

INTERACTIVE EVENT with working bee and workshop  | Join us for a day of connection, creativity and community at the Make Your Mark Nature Event!

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Northcote’s greenway, Te Ara Awataha, which runs through the heart of the town and join us for the following community activities:

  • Regeneration working bee
  • Nature journaling workshop & art activities
  • Rubbish clean-up and zero-waste activities
  • Interactive stream table & flood resilience activities
  • Boost your bike confidence with bikes provided
  • Kai to share
  • and more!

Location: Te Ara Awataha - Google Maps

This FREE outdoor family event offers something for everyone, promising a memorable day surrounded by nature.

Thanks to Kāinga Ora, Kaipātiki Local Board and Auckland Council for supporting this event!


Cost: FREE
See below for event times and book your spot.
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Date Time Location
Date
14/11/2026
Time
10am - 1pm
Location
Te Ara Awataha, middle of Awataha Dr, Northcote 		Book now
What to expect on the day

Join for one or all activities. So much to choose from.

Regeneration: Dive into hands-on activities with native plants, contributing to the ongoing regeneration of the local ecosystem guided by expert ecologists from Kaipātiki Project, and discover the wonders of nature in your own backyard. 

Nature Journaling: Get creative as you explore and observe the natural world, guided by botanical artist Lesley Alexander. Feel free to bring your journal and paints if you have them.

Stream Care: Get hands-on at our stream table and learn more about the stream. See how flooding happens and discover easy ways to help reduce flood impacts.

Community Rubbish Clean-Up: Give back to the community by participating in a streamside rubbish clean-up, contributing to the preservation of this natural haven.

Bike Skills: Join the awesome crew from BigFoot Adventures for a two‑wheeled confidence boost. Have a go, learn new skills and enjoy the ride. Open to both kids and adults, with bikes provided.

Create Your Guardian Creatures: Embark on a creative adventure! Learn marbling techniques and design your very own Guardian Creature, complete with superpowers to protect and care for the Awataha. Led by artist and specialist art educator Sonja Drake (Willcox) and the Northart team, this workshop is inspired by Guardian Creatures created by Northcote Intermediate students with the Auckland Urban Development Office along Te Ara Awataha.