Celebrating Conservation Week
Join the Department of Conservation from September 14-22 to celebrate 50 years of Conservation Week. With more than 4000 species threatened or at risk, nature needs us to take action now. You can take part by doing a conservation activity or attending an event.
■ Predator Free Urban Hawke’s Bay Launch and Predator Trap Giveaway
Saturday, September 14, 2-4pm, Napier Soundshell, Marine Parade, Napier
Join the fight against predators in urban Hawke’s Bay — More than 900 predator traps to give away.
■ A’Deanes Bush Community Planting Day
Sunday, September 15, 10am-1pm, Makaretu Rd, Ongaonga, Central Hawke’s Bay
Family planting day. Bring spade, gardening gloves, gumboots, hat, wet weather gear if required. Free sausage sizzle.
■ Te Angiangi Marine Reserve — Rocky Shore Adventure
Sunday, September 15, 10am-2pm, Aramoana Woolshed, 80 Shoal Beach Road, Aramoana
Have a Rocky Shore Adventure at Te Angiangi Marine Reserve with KCC and DOC. To register email lmcnamara@doc.govt.nz
■ Kuripapango Hill Tramp, Kaweka Forest Park with Heretaunga Tramping Club (HTC)
Wednesday, September 18.
Join HTC on a day tramp in the Kaweka Forest Park to celebrate Conservation Week. Contact Christine on (06) 844 9590.
■ Beach Clean Up — Marine Parade, Napier
Friday, September 20, 4-5pm. Meet on grassed area behind Ocean Spa, 26 Marine Parade, Napier. All welcome. Bring gloves and an old bag for collecting waste.
■ Weed Swap — Swap your weed for a free native plant
Saturday, September 21, 10am-1pm, Napier Soundshell, Marine Parade, Napier. Swap a weed for a free native plant. More than 200 free native plants to swap.
■ Waipukurau Community Marae Planting Day
Saturday, September 21, 10am-12 noon. Waipukurau Community Marae, 2330 Takapau Road, Waipukurau. Celebrate Conservation Week by planting a native tree at the Waipukurau Community Marae. Bring: Spade, gardening gloves, gumboots, hat, suitable wet weather gear if required. Free Sausage Sizzle. Kiwi Creche Kleen Up at Opouahi Sunday, September 22, 10am-2pm, Opouahi Scenic Reserve, 372 Pohokura Road, Tu¯ tira.
Community day to clear vegetation around fence at the kiwi creche. Free Sausage sizzle. Registration appreciated. Contact lmcnamara@doc.govt.nz
■ Marine Metered Squared (MM2) — Citizen Science Project
Pick up a kit from the Napier, Hastings or Havelock North i-SITE’s during Conservation Week. Visit www.mm2.net.nz for more information.
■ 50 Things to do in nature before you’re 12 & — DOC National Competition
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■ Fore more information visit www.conservationweek.org.nz