Richmond
The Green Lab
About
The Green Lab’s mahi is to contribute to the social wellbeing ecosystems in Ōtautahi Christchurch through the creation of meaningful greening events and spaces. A wealth of research shows that green environments have a fundamentally positive impact on our mental and physical health; thus creative greening is the vehicle through which we work to make change.
As a purpose led non-profit we respond to the constant shifting of our socio-political, economic and environmental landscapes in Ōtautahi (and wider Aotearoa) with projects that test ideas, create connection, share skills, and support wellbeing in our city. We position ourselves in the space between grassroots community activities and local government initiatives, and often act as a conduit between groups or provide tautoko(support) to aligned organisations.
We have been supported by Christchurch City Council since 2010.
This community garden offers
Shared harvest and planting
Educational resources
Workshops
Raised beds
Wide paths for wheelchair and mobility scooter users
Accessible toilets
Adaptive gardening tools
Sensory garden
Large, easy-to-read signage
Community Garden Information
Type of garden
Community garden - shared harvest and planting.
Organic Practices
Yes
Land Tenure
TBA
Size
Other
Greenhouse
No
2010
Contact Information
Make Compost
Harvesting Rules
Koha for produce
Tools
Tools provided
Yes
Established
Gatherings
Workshops
From time to time, we offer social events. Please see our website or social media feeds for details.
We work with 1-2 communities per year to co-design and build their social green space. From time to time, we offer workshops. Please see our website or social media feeds for details.
Main Contact
Khye Hitchcock
Email Address
khye@thegreenlab.org.nz
Garden Address
Green Relief NZ Ltd C/O Blinc Innovation , Lincoln, University Campus Ellesmere Junction Road, Lincoln 7647
Opening & working bee hours
Website & social media pages
Check our social media for current projects and events.
Website
Facebook Page
Supporters
Christchurch City Council, Lotteries, Rātā Foundation, Natural Paint Co., Black Robin Architecture, DCM Urban, ChristchurchNZ, Life in Vacant Spaces, Sharp NZ and Hummingbird Coffee.
Location