A great chance to learn about native plant id and seed collection, especially for riparian or wetland plantings. Join the Mid Oreti Catchment Group from 4pm (onwards) until 7pm at the AB Lime Office Carpark, 10 Bend Road, Winton. Come along at the time that suits you as there will be ongoing demonstrations on seed collection and sowing.
Otatara Landcare Group is organising tree releasing sessions at Bushy Point each Wednesday in February, starting 7 February, and possibly extending into March, from 6.30-7.30pm, weather permitting.
Meet at the Bryson Rd entrance to Bushy Point (or walk along to the lookout and you’ll find us).
Please bring: shoes or gumboots suitable for working in long grass and lupins; gardening gloves; clothing suitable for the expected weather conditions; a face mask if you are allergic to dust or grass seeds; safety (or other) glasses to protect eyes when weeding amid tall grass stalks; secateurs and/or a small pruning saw if possible for working in the lupins; optionally, a pair of sharp garden shears suitable for cutting grass.
Feel free to join the working bee at any stage, and only stay for as long as you can.
Please contact Douglas Black on 022 104 8661 for more information if required.
To celebrate World Wetlands Day, Environment Southland is hosting a screening of ‘Rohe Kōreporepo – The Swamp the Sacred Place’. This is a documentary film showcasing various wetland restoration projects around Aotearoa. This film is suitable for all ages - families welcome! Follow this link to view a trailer of the film: https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/rohe-koreporepo-swamp-sacred-place-2021
Following the screening (70 mins) there will be time for questions and answers with some local wetland restoration experts. A cash-bar is available for refreshments.
Admission is free.
Where: Centre Stage, 33 Don Street, Invercargill 9810
When: Thursday 1st February, 2024. Doors open at 6pm, screening begins at 7pm.
Please register your attendance for this event using this link
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Come and hear advice from funders on how to write great applications - and have a catch up with other conservation groups.
