Events

Tools, Traps & Technology workshop

Join Andrew Saunders from TrapNZ for a practical, hands-on workshop covering best practices in introduced predator control and the latest trapping technologies.

Invasive animal control (browsers and predators) is one of the key issues in current biodiversity management. Thisis an excellent opportunity to learn more about the latest developments and share successes or discuss issues with others.

Free, refreshments provided.

Feel free to forward on the flyer and if you want to book now: Register Here

Wilding Pines Conference

This year’s conference theme is Collective Action, Future Impact: Partnering for Resilient, Wilding-free Landscapes.

Registrations are NOW OPEN for the 2026 Wilding Pines Conference – a partnership between the Wilding Pine Network and Biosecurity New Zealand.

Ticket sales close 31st July 2026. For further details check out Wilding Pines Conference 2026 - Wilding Pine Network NZ

Vanishing Nature revisited: are we facing the biodiversity crisis?

Webinar presented by Dr Marie Doole. To learn more about this webinar and to register, check it out at https://eds.org.nz/our-work/events/

Castledowns Wetland Planting Volunteer Day

Hi Wetlanders

We have been waiting for the digger to return to remove the rest of the willows, but it will not be back till the end of July. Heather and I had a meeting with AB Lime representatives Brad Gibson and Gabby Wahrlich and Nate Chandrakumarand a drone operator. We need the information from the photos to establish the boundary and the area that will be cleared and will need to be planted in trees

Our next volunteer day is on 7 June and we are hoping to have a good turn out with lots of trees to plant. We will meet at 100 George street at 9 to share transport and will be at the wetland at 10. Please bring a spade, your lunch, afternoon tea to share and warm waterproof clothing.

All friends, neighbours, and grandchildren are welcome.

Please let me know you are coming

Ann Irving 0276569319

Mini Forest Movement Native Plant Nursery drop-in session at AB Lime

When: First Tuesday of every month, from 4pm to 6pm

All welcome to come to our monthly native plant growing working-bee evenings at the AB Lime Nursery. Your help will go toward growing plants for the Mid Ōreti Mini Forest Movement Project, which provides native plants to the local community and landowners for their planting projects. Training is provided and all ages welcome! Stay for as little or as long as you like.