Presented by Mike Bowie, this family event will show you how to attract native birds, lizards and insects to your garden.

Challenge Mike by bringing along an invertebrate (insect, bug etc.) you have found in your garden for him to identify.

Mike will demonstrate how to increase the native biodiversity in your garden, section or farm through the use of specific plants, planting designs and refugia. He will also outline ideas for projects that children could undertake or assist with.

Now retired, Mike was an entomologist at Lincoln University for over 30 years. He worked on many ecological restoration projects including Quail Island, Mahoe Reserve and Te Ara Kakariki (Greenway Canterbury Trust). He has written many publications in the fields of entomology and ecological restoration, including co-authoring "Backyard Biodiversity in Canterbury".

Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens are located on James Street, behind the former Maternity Hospital.

Gold coin donation per family appreciated to support the Community Gardens.

For more information, contact the Coordinator, Ruth Wood Phone: 021 074 3905, Email: ruth.wood@xtra.co.nz.

Our Sponsors
A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors! We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors, Rata Foundation, Selwyn District Council, COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University, Creative Communities Scheme, Lincoln Community Trust, Lincoln Community Committee, Lincoln Hammer Hardware.