"Meet the locals" - that's the theme for this years Conservation Week. In my experience the locals tend to keep to themselves although half the fun is in trying to spot them. You can often hear them somewhere in the distance.Here's what's on in Rodney. For other Auckland activites check the events listing on the website.
Free workshops - How to plant a native garden
Create your own wildlife sanctuary by learning which native plants are suited to your local climate and will attract indigenous birds to your garden. Discover how to plan for, plant and maintain a variety if native species with expert advice from your local garden centre.
Workshop dates, times and venues:
Friday 12 September 10am - 11.30am, Kaipara Coast Plant Centre, 1481 Kaipara Coast Highway, Kaukapakapa
Saturday 13 September 10am - 11.30am, Kings Plant Barn, Hibiscus Highway, Silverdale
Create your own wildlife sanctuary by learning which native plants are suited to your local climate and will attract indigenous birds to your garden. Discover how to plan for, plant and maintain a variety if native species with expert advice from your local garden centre.
Workshop dates, times and venues:
Friday 12 September 10am - 11.30am, Kaipara Coast Plant Centre, 1481 Kaipara Coast Highway, Kaukapakapa
Saturday 13 September 10am - 11.30am, Kings Plant Barn, Hibiscus Highway, Silverdale
Sunday 14 September 10am - 11.30am, Kaipara Coast Plant Centre, 1481 Kaipara Coast Highway, Kaukapakapa
More information and contact: Please call the Rodney District Council 0800 4265169 or email info@rodney.govt.nz
Animal pest workshop: Stage 2
A hands-on workshop to gain technical information and practical skills in controlling animal pests. This workshop is designed for those people who have already attended a beginners’ workshop or who already have previous experience. Held jointly by the Auckland Regional Council and DOC.
Date: Saturday 13 SeptemberTime: 9.30am – 2.30pm
A hands-on workshop to gain technical information and practical skills in controlling animal pests. This workshop is designed for those people who have already attended a beginners’ workshop or who already have previous experience. Held jointly by the Auckland Regional Council and DOC.
Date: Saturday 13 SeptemberTime: 9.30am – 2.30pm
Venue/meeting place: The woolshed at Tawharanui Regional Park
Important information for attendees: Lunch and refreshments provided. Free product for all participants. Places are limited so bookings are essential. Contact Su Sinclair at the Auckland Regional Council, su.sinclair@arc.govt.nz, +64 9 366 2000 x8192
Talks: “A pest-free peninsula”; “Threatened reptiles”; “Returning wildlife” - by Matt Maitland (ARC Parks Open Sanctuary Coordinator)
The process towards creating an Open Sanctuary at Shakespear Regional Park has just begun. Listen to talks from the ranger and meet members of the Shakespear Open Sanctuary Society Inc (SOSSI) and learn about how they are helping in the process.
Date: Sunday 14 September Time: 11am onwards at the Old Woolshed, Te Haruhi Bay, Shakespear Regional Park
The process towards creating an Open Sanctuary at Shakespear Regional Park has just begun. Listen to talks from the ranger and meet members of the Shakespear Open Sanctuary Society Inc (SOSSI) and learn about how they are helping in the process.
Date: Sunday 14 September Time: 11am onwards at the Old Woolshed, Te Haruhi Bay, Shakespear Regional Park
Important information for attendees: Bring your enquiring mind
Goldies bush walk
Explore this beautiful local piece of bush with the Kaipara Forest and Bird and enjoy a relaxed bush walk around the track circuit, including a stunning waterfall. The walk takes around 3 hours, lunch on the way.
Date: Sunday 14 September
Meeting place: We will meet at the Constable Road entry to Goldies Bush at 10am
Important information for attendees: Bring boots, raincoat, warm layers, lunch, drink, personal medication and first aid.More information and booking: Kaipara Forest and Bird, suzi@dialogue.co.nz
Riparian planting: Show and tell
Have you been thinking about planting along the stream or riverbank on your patch of dirt? Join the Matakana Landcare at a local property to see what can be achieved, with some plantings 8 years old.
Date: Sunday 14 September Time: 10am - 12pm on the Wenzlick farm at 264 Matakana Valley Road, Matakana, Warkworth.
Important information for attendees: Gumboots could be needed. This event is informal with easy walking.
More information and booking: Kath Heath +64 9 422 7225
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