Students and parent volunteers have transformed a previously barren area into a dynamic food forest consisting of large fruiting trees, veggie beds, support plants, chickens and much more. The orchard project was implemented by the children, staff, and community in 2017 and more recently tamariki have learnt about and used cultural tikanga (protocol) for seed collection and cultivation. Join the Ōmata students as they show you around edible classroom.

Bumblebee homes and pesto: Join learners from Ōmata School as they give regular demonstrations during open hours on how to make a bumblebee home as well as pesto from whatever is available in the garden!

Admission: Garden Entry ($3) and koha to attend workshop

Multiple Dates: 10am-1pm 2 Nov & 9 Nov (Sat), 1-3pm 8 Nov (Fri)