Delivered in partnership with DOC, this course provides a range of resources to identify native plants.
$25 for the two days. Will be hosted by the Southland Community Nursery, Otatara. Open to all but you will need to register (as a student for the short course) on the NMIT site.
Book here:
https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/short-courses/cfs423-plant-identification
Online webinar 2.30pm - 4pm on Friday 13th March and field day (near Dipton) for practice seed collecting 1-4pm Saturday 14th March.
Josie Blackshaw, Co-founder of Northern Southland Reforestation Trust & Lumsden Community Nursery, will lead an introduction to seed collecting and propagation for restoring indigenous habitats.
Josie will provide an c.1hr webinar with ample time for your questions on the Friday. This will cover methods on collecting seed and how to treat it for the best chance of germination and good growth. There will also be tips on where to get plant ID, which species to propagate, planning for appropriate plants to put in first and then in later years – and on how to check if a nursery can supply suitable plants if you don’t grow them yourself. Then there is an opportunity to learn the more practical details of seed collecting at a QEII reserve on Saturday afternoon.
Both are free. Light refreshments provided on Saturday.
For more details contact: Catriona Gower, Biodiversity Officer [Enable JavaScript to view protected content] ph. 021 400 843
You can book to attend one or both events.
Please use this link to book or go to the Bookings section of the Environment Southland website ‘Do it Online’ page.
If you would like to attend the webinar from the ES offices, we have room booked which can take a few attendees; please contact Catriona direct to arrange this.
This is the second of four workshops which the Biodiversity Team at ES is hosting. Details will be posted as they become available. The other two are:
To be held February at Thomsons Bush 4pm - 6.30pm or the Environment Southland (ES) council chambers if the weather is wet.
A practical workshop on identifying key pest plants, understanding their impact on indigenous ecosystems, and knowing when and how to control them effectively. Participants will build confidence in plant ID, timing, control methods, and safe herbicide decision making, including when to seek expert help. Free. Light refreshments provided. For more details contact: Catriona Gower, Biodiversity Officer [Enable JavaScript to view protected content] ph. 021 400 843
Please scan the QR code on the poster to book your place.
This is the first of four workshops which the Biodiversity Team at ES is hosting. Details will be posted as they become available. The other three are:
We’ll meet at the picnic benches at 9am to come up with a plan as there’s plenty of work to be done!
There are plants to release, tracks to tidy up, planting sites to prepare and the usual pesky weeds that need pulling or clearing (not the native black orchid in the photo though - which are flowering now). We would love some help - bring along your friends and whānau as well spades, gloves and clippers. We’ll have plenty to share if you need them.
Morning tea afterwards where we’ll think about what work can be done for the upcoming year. Everyone welcome
Otatara Landcare Group is organising tree releasing sessions at Bushy Point on Wednesday evenings in February, 4th, 11th, 18th through to 25th , from 6-7pm, weather permitting.
Meet at the Bryson Rd entrance to Bushy Point.
On the first Wednesday (4th) we will be cutting out broom and lupins which threaten seedlings near the Bryson Rd entrance. From Bryson Rd walk along the main track until it splits and take the path to the left.
Please feel free to join the working bee at any stage, and only stay for as long as you can.
Please contact Geoff Dembo on 027 378 6844 for more information or to find out where we are working on the night.
