WORKING BEES
Grow Wānaka runs Bee & Tea working bees every Saturday morning year round. In Spring, Summer and early Autumn the hours are 9:30am to 12pm, and in late Autumn through winter 10am to 12pm.
We also run Bee & Brew working bee sessions from 4:30-6pm every Wednesday in Summer, sponsored with fizzy drinks from our local breweries Rhyme & Reason and B. Effect, and also Sidekick Soda, cheers!
Check our calendar above or Facebook events page for weekly updates.
Grow Wānaka Birthday Celebration & AGM
20th September, 2025
Time: 9:30am to 1:00pm
Join us on Saturday morning as we celebrate our birthday and hold our yearly AGM.
We'll start the morning with a quick working bee to cover the essentials and then put the tools down for a potluck shared kai lunch to celebrate 5 years of garden goodness and finish with our yearly AGM.
This is a zero waste event so please byo cutlery, camp chair if you have one, and something to share (nibbles, main, something for the bbq or dessert). We'll have the bbq fired up, fresh produce from the garden, and refreshing drinks.
We are currently looking for superstars to join our committee and team with roles from organising and coordinating events and workshops to secretarial duties, to creating newsletters and more. If you have a special skill to add to our project we'd love to hear from you. You can also get in touch with us at info@growwanaka.com.
We hope you can join us for a fun and relaxing celebration at 197 Outlet Road, Wānaka
Harvest Homegrown-
Spring Veggie Growing Workshop
October 4th, 2025
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spring veggie workshop learning the basics of what to plant, how much to grow and when to sow and plant out in our local climate.
The workshops will include planning and preparation of your garden for a healthy & bountiful season, raising plants from seed, and no-till, organic gardening explained.
Workshop is koha (recommended $5-10 to value Erin's time and expertise). See our fb event for more info.
Hope you can join us.
To learn more about Erin and her incredible market garden visit her fb page
Herbal Culture - Edible Weeds Workshop
Wednesday 19th November, 2025
Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Saturday 22nd November, 2025
Time: 1:00pm -2:30pm
Grow Wānaka Community Garden
197 Outlet Rd, Wanaka
Loran from Herbal Culture will be sharing her knowledge of edible weeds with us in this fantastic garden workshop. We will tour the garden and discover a variety of nutritious and delicious weeds.
Bring something to take notes
To learn more about Loran's local business Herbal Culture you can visit herbalculture.co.nz or like and follow her instagram page https://www.instagram.com/herbalculturenz/
We hope you can join us for this fun and fantastic workshop!
The workshop is $15 and bookings are essential as spaces are limited for a more hands on experience. Reserve your spot below by sending us your name and contact details.
Herbal Culture - Tea Making Workshop
Saturday 14th February, 2026
Time: 1:00pm -2:30pm
Grow Wānaka Community Garden
197 Outlet Rd, Wanaka
Loran from Herbal Culture will be sharing her knowledge of tea making with us in this fantastic garden workshop. We will be making tea from both fresh and died herbs grown and harvested locally.
All that is needed is a couple jars or bags to store your creations and a cup for tasting.
To learn more about Loran's local business Herbal Culture you can visit herbalculture.co.nz or like and follow her instagram page https://www.instagram.com/herbalculturenz/
We hope you can join us for this fun and fantastic workshop!
The workshop is $15 and bookings are essential as spaces are limited for a more hands on experience. Reserve your spot below by sending us your name and contact details.
Herbal Culture - Winter Remedy Workshop
18th March, 2026
1:30pm - 6:00pm
Grow Wānaka Community Garden
197 Outlet Rd, Wanaka
Loran from Herbal Culture will be sharing her knowledge of easy to make remedies to keep us healthy through the winter months. This is a hands-on workshop using local ingredients.
To learn more about Loran's local business Herbal Culture you can visit herbalculture.co.nz or like and follow her instagram page https://www.instagram.com/herbalculturenz/
We hope you can join us for this fun and fantastic workshop!
The workshop is $15 and bookings are essential as spaces are limited for a more hands on experience. Reserve your spot by sending us your name and contact details.
Te Kākano - Harakeke Plant Guard Workshop
5th April, 2025
12:30-2pm
Grow Wānaka Community Garden
197 Outlet Rd, Wanaka
The Te Kākano team are running a harakeke plant guard weaving workshop at Grow Wānaka Community Garden.
You will learn the tikanga around harvesting and working with harakeke, and then weave a plant guard.
A free workshop but with limited spaces for 20 people bookings are essential. To book your spot email your details to info@growwanaka.com
Hope you can join us!
