Pollinators in our gardens

Our Objectives:To promote the long term environmental sustainability of the Selwyn District with the understanding that this is also the basis for social, cultural and economic sustainability in the future.To educate about and raise awareness of environmental sustainability issues and to provide information about how to achieve environmental sustainability.To provide appropriate opportunities for personal and community decision making to ensure that the environmental, social, cultural and economic sustainability of the Selwyn District is promoted.To act as a role model for other communities wanting to progress towards environmental sustainability.

Lincoln Envirotown Trust

Honey bees are relied on for many NZ crops such as kiwifruit, avocado, apples, plums and apricots.
The humble bee contributes $5 billion a year to our national economy!
However, there are more pollinators contributing to our economy than honey bees.
 
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A workshop conducted by Dr Brad Howlett, who is a pollination scientist at Plant and Food Research, Lincoln. He will introduce us to other bees and insects that contribute to crop and vegetable pollination.
This workshop is a joint initiative of Lincoln Envirotown Trust and Lincoln Community Care. The topic is sure to be of interest to folk of all ages, so children are welcome.
 
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Registration is not required, please just come along. 
Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens are located on James Street, behind the Lincoln Maternity Hospital. Please park on the road.
Gold coin donation appreciated (or donate time to the Selwyn Timebank).

Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens

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Pollinators in our gardens

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