Community conservation events
across Franklin and North Waikato
Pīwakawaka | Fantail
Events bring people together to learn, share knowledge, and take action for Franklin’s environment.
From hands-on predator control and restoration workshops to community hub days and local events, our calendar is always evolving. Whether you’re new to conservation or already involved, our events offer practical ways to connect, build skills, and make a real difference close to home.
Upcoming events
Our events calendar is updated regularly with workshops & education and equipment supply days, planting events, volunteer opportunities and more across Franklin & north Waikato.
Regular monthly events
Predator Free Franklin
education & supplies day
📍 Farrell’s Nursery, Pollock Road, Pukekohe
🗓 Second Tuesday of every month (except January) 🕐 9am-1pm
Predator Free Franklin education and supplies days are a chance to connect with other locals, get personalised predator control advice, stock up on bait and traps. and share success stories. These sessions support community-led trapping and monitoring across Franklin and are open to anyone interested in getting involved.
Waiuku Predator Trap Library
📍 Waiuku Zero Waste, Hoskings Place, Waiuku
🗓 Third Sunday of every month (except December & public holidays) 🕐 2pm-4pm
The Waiuku Predator Trap Library provides access to predator control tools, advice, and support for residents wanting to protect wildlife in their backyards, farms, and lifestyle blocks. Drop in to borrow traps, ask questions, and learn how to get started or improve your existing setup.
Local Bait & Trap
We regularly hold local Bait & Trap days around our rohe. Check out our Upcoming Events to see if there's one near you soon or get in touch if you'd like to group would like to host one.
Turanga Restoration Project
weekly working bees
📍 Whitford, exact location advised weekly
🗓 Every Saturday 🕐 9am-12pm
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Clevedon Pest Plant Group
weeding bees
📍 Clevedon
🗓 Fridays, Fortnightly 🕐 9am-12pm
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Community Workshops
We often fun hands-on workshops covering conservation skills, restoration techniques, and practical environmental action for your property. Check out our upcoming events or join our mailing list to be the first to hear when we schedule new workshops.
Have an event to share?
Are you running a conservation, restoration, or community environmental event within Franklin? We’re happy to help spread the word. Get in touch with us to have your event promoted through our network and events calendar.
"He waka eke noa"
"The canoe which we are all in without exception"
Te Ara Hīkoi empowers communities across Franklin to protect and restore nature through predator control, habitat restoration, pest plant management, and conservation education.
