Events

Talking about BATS

Dr Ian Davidson-Watts, experienced general ecologist and expert on bats, shares his knowledge on NZ bats with an intro on Southland bats. (PDF, 476.29 kB)

Where: Gore Library

When: Wednesday 18 October, 7.00pm

Mini Bioblitz, Sandy Point, Otatara

Come and join us for Invercargill’s first ever BioBlitz. (PDF, 3.35 MB)

A BioBlitz is a scientific treasure hunt and race against time. The goal is to count as many species (insects, plants, lichens, birds etc) as possible during the event. We’ll have experts on hand to help you identify your finds and guide you around the area.

When: 14th October 2017: 10am to 4.30pm.

Where: Meet at Daffodil Bay, Sandy Point, Otatara

What you need: Bring your own drink bottle and appropriate clothing.

You can record your finds on the iNaturalist app, so download it from the app store before the event.

For more information contact Environment Southland biodiversity programme coordinator Ali Meade on 0800 76 88 45.

Southland Biodiversity Workshop

Community groups are invited to attend a biodiversity workshop starting at 6pm on the 30th of September. The workshop will be held at Southland Community Nursery’s Education Centre, 185 Grant Road, Otatara, Invercargill.

You’ll hear talks covering pest control, Southland restoration projects, software tools to help monitor and manage biodiversity projects, and also partake in night workshops facilitated by experts on bat, gecko and insect monitoring. This will also be a great chance to network with others that are involved and interested in biodiversity protection and restoration.

There will be a BBQ dinner and supper provided.

Please bring a torch for the workshops.

Ensure you RSVP to this event as spaces are limited and let me know if you have any dietary requirements.

RSVP to Shaun Cunningham by email [Enable JavaScript to view protected content] or phone 03 211 5424 asap.

Saving Southland's Special Species: Kakapo and Takahe Conservation

SPRING Environmental Lecture Series

Venue: Southern Institute of Technology: B1-10

Time: 7.15pm for 7.30pm

Tuesday September 12th: Saving Southland’s Special Species:

Kakapo and Takahe Conservation

Dr Andrew Digby – Science Advisor Kakapo/Takahe, DoC

Yellow Eyed Penguin habitat planting at Curio Bay

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

We are extending the Penguin habitat at Curio Bay. South Catlins Charitable Trust has purchased plants with assistance from Southland District Council and Fonterra’s Grass Roots fund.

If you are able to spare an hour or three on any day to help plant these natives your assistance will be greatly appreciated.

We will be planting on Monday 11th, Tuesday 12th Wednesday 13th and Friday 15th starting at 10am each day until 2pm approx.

Please bring a spade and hi viz vest (if you have them) Tea and coffee supplied but please supply your own food.

For further information please contact Julie Keast on 027 220 6404 or 246 8410.