Sustainable Backyards

Sustainable Backyards 2025: Celebrating 20 Years of Inspiring Change!

Sustainable Backyards is back and bigger than ever as we celebrate 20 years of championing sustainability in the Bay of Plenty.

Throughout the entire month of March, Envirohub BOP is proud to present a jam-packed calendar of events that will inspire, connect and educate communities across the region. Whether you’re a seasoned eco-warrior or just starting your sustainability journey, there’s something for everyone.

What to expect:

Upcycling Workshops, Benefit Concert, Penguin themed fun-run,

Film Screenings, Eco-Conscious Markets, Bus Tours, Guided Bush Walks

Organic and Permaculture Garden Tours, Clothing Swaps

and so much more to come…

Keep an eye on the What’s On tab for the event’s details, and booking links.

Download a paper penguin mask to COLOUR IN YOURSELF or one that’s READY TO WEAR – Join us to Waddle the Mount!

Competitions

Photo Competition

There are 2 prizes to win, using your phone and social media this year, at any of our Sustainable Backyards events.

How to enter:

Come along to a Sustainable Backyards event this year during March.
Take a photo while you’re there, and upload it to your Facebook or Instagram account.
Make sure you are following us on Instagram @SustainableBackyards_bop and Facebook @Sustainable Backyards Bay of Plenty.
@ us in the caption of the post on your page.
Add #sustainablebackyards to your caption so we can easily scroll through all the awesome entries!

Prize 1 – Wingspan Pass

Win 1 x family pass (2 adults and 2 children) to Flight of The Falcon! Learn all about the threatened kārearea, a species rarer than kiwi and found nowhere else in the world.

The best photo (judged by Envirohub & the public) tagged and hash-tagged wins the Wingspan family pass.

Prize 2 – Canopy Tours Pass

Win 1x adult Canopy Tour Pass, valued at $189. With 6 ziplines, 2 swing-bridges with a total of 600m of zipping, this has been voted the #1 Nature Activity in the World!

The most photos tagged & hashtagged, wins the Canopy Tour pass!

These photos must be posted to your grid (Instagram) or your profile (Facebook).

Competition details:

Don’t post photos to your story only, or it’ll disappear by the time we begin judging!
You can only enter if your profile is public (not private).
Please note that each photo must be unique (they are not duplicate photos and each photo can only be posted once).
The photos must be taken by yourself at the event.
By entering the competition you allow Envirohub BOP & Sustainable Backyards to use this photo in relevant promotions going forward.
You must be over 17+ to enter this competition. If you 16 or under, please ask your guardian to enter for you.

Click for Photo Competition – Terms and Conditions