298 days ago

Earth Hour Lincoln

Lincoln Envirotown Coordinator from Lincoln Envirotown

Join us in the courtyard of The Laboratory, Lincoln, the lights will be turned off and we'll have earth-friendly activities on offer starting with a candle-making workshop.


Earth Hour Candle Creations
A hands-on candle-making workshop with Aroma Layne
🌍 Unwind and Get Creative at The Laboratory, Lincoln.
Saturday, March 22nd | 3:30 PM – 5 PM | Only $20 per person

What you'll Create:
🕯️ Craft your own unique 100ml travel candle – perfect for holidays!
💡 Learn professional candle-making techniques
🥂 Enjoy drinks & nibbles available for purchase

This workshop is the perfect way to pause, create, and light up Earth Hour 🌿
Tickets Required - Limited spaces
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Please note: Candles will need time to set – collection will be arranged after the event. Suitable for ages 10 and above. A caregiver or parent must accompany children 15 or under.

FREE Events:
Samsara Documentary Screening
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Apollo Cinema @ The Laboratory
Experience breathtaking visuals of our planet captured over a year, showcasing humanity's relationship with Earth—good and bad. With no plot, feel free to watch some or all of this documentary.

Earth Hour Lantern Walk
7:15 PM - 8:15 PM | Meeting Point: The Laboratory Lincoln
Bring your own eco-friendly lantern or torch and join us for a walk around Lincoln along the Liffey River tracks, sunset is at 7.29 pm. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.

Earth Hour
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | The Courtyard @ The Laboratory
As the lights go out, we’ll have activities on offer like playing cards, old school letter writing, storytelling, board games or anything you would like to contribute, to remind people that the best kind of fun and connection can be had without electricity.


Attendees can purchase their own food and beverages from The Laboratory throughout the event. You can attend as many or as little of the above events as you want.

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Our Sponsors

A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors! We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors, Rata Foundation, Selwyn District Council, COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University, Creative Communities Scheme, Lincoln Community Trust, Lincoln Community Committee.

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