Epsom Flood Ready Treasure Hunt - Family Welcome!

🌊 Epsom Flood Explorers: Treasure Hunt & Water Wise Adventure!

📅 Saturday, 1 November 2025 | 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 Start from Epsom Library, explore surrounds and come back to Epsom Library

Ever wondered what’s happening beneath your feet when it rains?

Bring your tamariki (children) on a fun and educational treasure hunt around Epsom to discover the secret journey of water, learn about flooding, and how we can all help protect our communities!

🎒 You will become Flood Explorers — equipped with maps and clues to uncover hidden “treasures” and unlock the mystery of our waterways.

🌿 Along the way, we’ll visit local landmarks, learn about underground streams and stormwater, and finish with hands-on activities and refreshments back at the library.

✅ Suitable for families with children or those young at heart

✅ Free to attend, with goodie bags for participants

✅ Presented in English, with support available in Mandarin

👣 Join us for a morning of discovery, learning, and action — and become kaitiaki (guardians) of our environment!

📌 Limited spots to 10 families ONLY — register now to secure your place.

This event is a part of Auckland Council's Making Space for Water.

Perfect for families with kids, this event leads tamariki on a fun walking route near Epsom Library, with interactive stops to uncover water-related “treasures” and solve clues.

Along the way, participants will learn:

💧 how water flows through our streets and parks

🌧 how to stay safe in heavy rain

🚸 what to do when paths are flooded

🎒 how to get prepared at home

The adventure ends back at the library with hands-on activities, flood safety tips, and refreshments.

Coming to the event please consider to:

• Check the weather forecast and wear appropriate gear.

• By registering for the event, you acknowledge that you are physically fit for outdoor work for 1.5 hours.

• If you have allergies or medical conditions, carry any necessary medication and you should also inform the event lead if required

• Practice good hygiene and stay home if you’re sick.

• Children Under 16 -  We welcome younger participants; please ensure they are accompanied by an adult for safety.

In case of extreme weather condition, you will be notified of the cancellation.

About the Host

Earth Action Trust is a migrant-led charitable organisation since December 2013. Its focus is environmental awareness through waste reduction and elimination to achieve the zero waste vision of New Zealand by 2040.