Eye on Nature Art Exhibition on display this July!

Experience Eye on Nature through the artistic talents and views of our South Auckland tamariki . . . at the Auckland Botanic Gardens.

New Zealand - Land of Birds

Our Native birds won’t give up without a fight and will use their unique adaptations to help them survive in NZ, today.

Keeping it fresh in NZ’s streams…

Native freshwater macroinvertebrates have adapted too - learn how in this Eye on Nature blog.

Native Plants vs Pest Plants

In our ever adapting world, pest plants are winning the war against our beloved native plant species. Learn all about both plants here.

Matauranga Maori - Adaptations from our ancestors

We, humans have adapted to suit NZ’s unique environment. Learn all about how our Maori Ancestors used harakeke flax.

Down time with the mighty Kauri tree

Learn all about our kauri tree and the kauri dieback disease through the activities we had planned at Eye on Nature 2020 School Days.

New Zealand’s animal kingdom needs your help!

Lean all about the work our Park Rangers do as they enforce the protection of NZ’s native plants and animals in parks.

Lessons from our endemic creatures of Aotearoa

Covid-19 is challenging humans all over the globe to think different to the way they go about their daily lives. Some of the creatures right

Eye on Nature Rap Challenge

Sancta Maria College students have set the bar high with this choice rap about our Eye on Nature 2020 event theme, Adaptations in NZ.

Eye on Nature March 2020 Events Cancelled

Update on Eye on Nature 2020 Cancellation decision.

Out of the Classroom and onto the Catwalk

600 tickets have sold out to our much loved Eye on Nature Wearable Arts Fashion Show!

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