Conservation Week celebrations this year (6th to 12th August) are focusing on outdoor recreation and the range of things New Zealanders can do to get out and enjoy their beautiful country. You don't have to be a hardened tramper to reap the benefits of the great outdoors. There are heaps of easy tracks and walks and interesting places and sites to visit. And you may be surprised to discover many of them are just down the road.
Get out there and enjoy the following local FREE ACTIVITIES, something for everyone, from a tramp to a gentle ramble or stream study…
FREE GUIDED WALKS to celebrate Conservation week
Mt Auckland/ Atuanui (Kaipara)
Sunday August 12th Meet 9.30am at the Kaipara Hills Rd entrance, 3km up the road from Glorit
Visit this beautiful forest of regenerating kauri forest with the Kaipara Forest and Bird. Great views over the Kaipara and Hoteo estuary. This is also the site of a F&B restoration project. As this is officially a "back country tramp" participants need to bring wet weather gear and warm clothing in case the conditions worsen. Tramping boots or similar waterproof footwear, are essential. Lunch and drinks are also necessary.
The walk will take about 5 hours, returning about 2.30-3pm. For further information contact Chris Bindon 09 833 6363.
August Evening Talks: ANIMAL PESTS
Practical monitoring and control of Animal Pests
Thursday 16th August at 7pm Catholic Church Hall, Warkworth
Plagued by this little fella? This one evening is perfect for you. Don’t miss it! Dave Galloway and Rebecca Kemp form the ARC will be speaking about how to control animal pests on your property - eg stoats, rats, possums and hedgehogs (yes these are pests!). This may be followed by a workshop in September if there is demand to learn some practical skills.
Organised by the Mid North Forest and Bird. For further information contact Warwick Massey 09 425 9246
August Evening Talks: SAVING THE KIWI
How our national icon is being saved from extinction
Thursday 23rd August at 7.30pm Presbyterian Church Hall, Orewa
Michelle Impey from the BNZ Save the Kiwi Trust will be talking about the plight of kiwi and what is being done nationally to save these iconic birds. For further information contact Phillip Wrigley 09 427 8996
However, if the weather gets too bad to go out, you can still plan future adventures by checking out the selection of books on tramping and cycling tracks around New Zealand at your local library. Check our non-fiction shelves under New Zealand travel (919.3) or outdoor sports (796.5). If you can't find what you are looking for, all you have to do is ask and one of the librarians will be happy to help you.
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