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Nature Nerds Network: Marine Conservation Workshop

27 June 2026 - 27 June 2026

9:15 am–4:00 pm

Region(s): Auckland

Type(s): experiences

Come along to a day-long workshop for young adults; let your inner nature nerd shine and explore our moana at Te Hāwere a Maki Goat Island Marine Reserve.

Need a break from uni and adulting?

Head on over to the second most beautiful tiny town in AotearoaNew Zealand – Leigh – for a day-long Nature Nerds Network workshop! Designed specifically for our young adults and university students, this is a groovy opportunity to explore, reconnect, and have some fun in our big blue backyard (which is also home to Aotearoa New Zealand's very first marine reserve!)

What's in store?

  • 🐚Rockpooling

  • 🌱Seaweed printmaking

  • 🔬Hands-on lab experiments

  • 🌊Behind the scenes tour of the Institute of Marine Science campus.

Whether you're simply curious to learn more mariney things or already an ocean frother, come along and make this a fintastic event.

There are only 20 spots available so book NOW. Last day to register is 24 June!

Cost: $35 per person, to be paid on day: cash/card/contactless

Location: Institute of Marine Science, 160 Goat Island Road, Leigh, Auckland

For more information and to register your place: www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/nature-nerds-network-marine-conservation-workshop-tickets-1989267924913.

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Published: 2 June 2026
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