Nā to rourou, nā taku rourou, ka ora ai te iwi

With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive

What is it?

Learning how to grow your own food, whether it is a small patch of potatoes, or full-scale permaculture paradise, has many benefits to your health, has a positive impact on the environment, and increases food production knowledge that can be passed down through generations.

Why do it?

When children learn how to grow fruits and vegetables, they discover a sense of wonder as they experience seeing a plant go from a seed into something you can eat. By encouraging children to grow their own food, they become more adventurous with what they eat and learn where their food comes from. This knowledge ensures a sustainable future for us and our children after us.

Let’s do it!

Waimakariri Libraries are offering one-hour workshops to schools to learn the following:

1.         Experience the story, The Last Tree in the City, by Peter Carnavas.

2.         Learn how to make seed envelopes, to store your seeds, using recycled materials.

3.         Learn how to make a planting container using the recycled materials.

4.         Plant some seeds for yourself and to give to someone else.

5.         Learn the next steps, how to plant your seedlings at home and in the school garden.

6.         Discover how to connect with other community groups and activities.

If you would like to book a class visit for this activity, between 13 October – November 13, please RSVP with your preferred date and time, to: learningconnections@wmk.govt.nz, as spaces are limited.