Booking for in person has now closed.

If you'd like to join online - please go to our YouTube channel at 6pm tonight, 26 July.

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Aotearoa’s natural beauty is close to the hearts of many of us. Pristine landscapes and unique native species have become powerful symbols of New Zealand identity, but they are far from a city-dweller’s experience.

As our city has grown, many special ecosystems and native species have disappeared; as the planet warms up, ecosystems are being further disrupted and habitats lost. In New Zealand alone, about 4000 species are threatened or at risk of extinction.

Our response to climate change can make Ōtautahi Christchurch a whole lot better for other species. In turn, this richness or biodiversity, which provides vital systems for life on Earth, can help with climate change resilience.

Join us for ‘Embracing the urban wild’ to hear from experts, passionate people and local groups bringing biodiversity to the city.

Learn about the steps we can take to embrace wilderness in urban streets and backyards.

6-7.30pm, Tuesday 26 July

Join us in the TSB Space, Level 1 of Turanga.

Masks are required for those 12 and over.

This is a free community event, but bookings are required. You can join us in person or online.

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This event is part of a series of Christchurch Conversations exploring how the city can achieve its climate goals. Join our mailing list to keep in touch.

Save the date for the next conversations:

Tuesday 20 September
Tuesday 25 October
Tuesday 8 November
Tuesday 6 December

Watch previous conversations in this series here

The series is made possible by the support and enthusiasm of our family of sponsors and supporters, especially Christchurch Conversations Partner Christchurch City Council and Series Research Partner Building Better Homes Towns and Cities: National Science Challenge