Guided Grassy Gathering – Auckland Botanic Gardens
Join us for a playful and creative adventure of nature, story, and craft!
Start by making binding your own book, then follow our guided grass trail.
Be inspired by GRASS and fill your book with stories, drawings, and imagination.
We will make on a grass sculpture, which will become part of the Tangled Roots exhibition this summer. Finishing with a shared picnic in the gardens.

Two sessions:

Tuesday 16th Dec

Wednesday 21st Jan

1030am-1200pm

All whānau welcome. Best suited for children aged 5–10.
Caregiver supervision required. Booking essential to hold your place.

FREE – All materials provided.

If your whānau has any specific needs, let us know—we’ll do our best to support everyone to participate, access, and enjoy the time together.

Email – emma@thelightlibrary.com

Brought to you by Emma from The Light Library

Emma Hinton (Ngāti Maniapoto) is an experienced storyteller and facilitator who transitioned from a 25-year film career to publish Finding Grace Kimihia a Grace, a bilingual picture book. She founded The Light Library, curating workshops and books to nurture fellow creatives. Emma lives in Waitākere, Auckland, with her daughter. She is passionate about the power of storytelling to shape our future and well-being.