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Pukehinau Reserve Restoration
Kelburn, June 8th
Would you like to expand your knowledge in conservation? Are you interested in caring for the environment? Come lend a hand at Pukehinau as we help look after this beautiful reserve location in Aro Valley. The communities goal for the Reserve is to protect, enhance and promote them as community assets.
Tools, training and transport provided!
Tree Rescue - Skyline Nature Highway
Churton Park, Jun 9th and 3 other dates
Get amongst this young native forest by joining our team of tree rescuers! Wellington City Council has planted up the largest gap in the outer "green belt" of Wellington, creating a natural link between Wellington City and Porirua. By caring for these baby trees, you will be building a highway for forest dwelling critters to travel between our two cities. Book now to restore this precious habitat for our future.
Tools, training, gloves and transport provided (transport to be organised in advance).
Community tree planting - Owhiro Stream Project
Owhiro Bay, Jun 10th and 7 other dates
Be a part of this special project by helping us restore the native forest to the Owhiro bay catchment. Community tree planting days run through the winter and are a fun way to connect with nature, do your bit for our climate, and meet new friends. By planting native plants you will help to clean up Owhiro stream by stabilising the banks and filtering the water before it flows into Taputeranga marine reserve. Special thanks to our sponsor, One Tree Planted!
Tools, snacks, and Training provided!
Native Plant Nursery
Island Bay, June 12th
Come lend at a hand at the CVNZ nursery where you can be involved in the propagation of thousands of native seedlings, destined for our new restoration project in Owhiro Bay. Volunteer activities include: potting some of our seedlings and weeding of plants and the nursery itself. Tools, gloves, training and transport provided.
Community Conservation - Trelissick Park
Hanover Street, June 14th
Join us for a day at the Trelissick Park, a large expanse of hillside, valley, stream and parkland that is being restored by community volunteers to create a beautiful wilderness area. We are working alongside the Trelissick Park Group by tackling invasive weeds and helping to restore the ngahere/forest. Tools, training and transport provided!
Porirua Tree Care
Various locations across, Jun 15th and 1 other date
Discover the incredible diversity of natural ecosystems in Porirua and get stuck in making a difference where it's needed most. Porirua City Council have teamed up with CVNZ to create greener and healthier environments for all to enjoy . Sign up to meet the eco-leaders of these awesome communities, learn new skills, and help showcase how people and nature can thrive in the same spaces.
Tools, training, and free transport provided!
Queen's Park Restoration
Thorndon, June 16th
Do you have a passion for restoring local green spaces? Join us for a day out in nature as we protect our natural spaces from garden escapee plants which threaten the resilience of native forests. Queens park was established 120 years ago and after years of neglect, local residents of Thorndon have stepped up to restore the park and make it a great community asset for years to come. Tools, training and transport provided
Tree Planting at Trimdon Reserve
Randwick Park, June 17th
On this day we will planting native trees and shrubs at Trimdon Reserve in Randwick Park. This is part of our Papakura Stream Restoration Project which aims to improve water quality, protect stream banks and provide food and habitat for the array of native species that inhabit this region.
To finish the day, we invite all of our volunteers to join us for a free sausage sizzle (meat and vege options available). CVNZ will provide all of the tools and equipment required on the day, however if you have a favourite spade or pair of gardening gloves then you are more than welcome to bring them along.
What to wear: Long sleeved clothing (to protect against cuts and scratches and insects), sturdy covered footwear that you don't mind getting muddy (gumboots, hiking boots, trainers, work boots), and bring with you a hat and waterproof jacket.
An email with further information regarding exact meeting place etc. will be send a few days prior to the volunteer day to all those who have booked/registered.
We hope to see you at our upcoming planting day!
Connecting People with Parks - Pt. England
Glen Innes, June 20th
Every Tuesday and some weekends Conservation Volunteers are out and about at different parks around Auckland.
This week we're at Point England Reserve where we'll be doing a variety of tasks from targeting environmental pest plants, mulching, planting and monitoring.
It’s part of an initiative between Conservation Volunteers New Zealand and the Auckland Council to help bring biodiversity back to our central parks and to give people who are interested in conservation a chance to get involved.
Conservation Volunteers NZ experienced team leaders guide the programme and aim to teach volunteers about all aspects of conservation, including plant identification and planting techniques.
Join us and help out your local parks.
Bookings are essential. Phone 0800 56 76 86or email info@conservationvolunteers.co.nz
Tree Planting at Donald Pearson's Farm
Whitford, Jun 21st and 1 other date
The Papakura Stream Restoration Project is a catchment wide programme that will restore and protect this important waterway and the habitat for the diverse species that call this area home. The project’s aim is to restore and protect stream banks and water quality, as well as habitat for native species. This restoration will include fencing (with Future Posts – recycled plastic fence posts), planting native trees and shrubs, water quality monitoring, plant maintenance, and community engagement. In partnership with Manurewa, Franklin and Papakura Local Boards, restoration will take place on both public land, and private land, working alongside farmers and other landowners. This project will also require the support of the local community and the corporate community in the form of volunteering, sponsorship and partnerships.
Native Forest Regeneration - Makara Peak
Karori, June 21st
Do you enjoy the outdoors, and want to give back to Papatuanuku/Mother Earth? Then join us for a day of conservation work as we head to Makara Peak, a beautiful habitat located in Karori. With over 40 kilometres of a world class single track, a 72 metre long suspension bridge, and panoramic views across Wellington Harbour, Cook Strait and the upper South Island, Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park is a restoration site like no other!
Tools, training and transport provided.
Willowbank Reserve Care
Boscobel Lane, June 22nd
On this day we are supporting Willowbank Reserve Care Group to look after the ecology and heritage of Willowbank Reserve in Tawa, which is 5.5 ha in size. This means we will be looking after previously planted natives, picking up litter, caring for the stream, eels and other life within the stream, combating pests such as blackberry, broome, gorse, convolvulus and whatever else is growing there, whilist cherishing and enhancing the heritage and ecological values.
Tree Planting in Porirua
Various locations across, June 23rd
Do you want to help create habitat for our native lizards, insects, and our native manu? Lend a hand with pest weed control in and around Porirua. Volunteering is a great way to get to know Porirua's natural places and to meet new people. Tools, training, and transportation provided.
Montgomery Reserve - Skyline Forest Restoration
Karori, June 27th
Take a trip to the skyline of Karori where regenerating forest borders the city and kaka and tui roam the skies. We are supporting the residents of Montgomery Ave to restore the native forest that once blanketed the hills of Karori. By helping out on this day you will be rescuing native seedlings from being covered by invasive plants, and providing more room for next season's native plantings.
If you want a day out in the fresh air, supporting local conservation legends, only a short distance from Wellington's CBD then this is for you.
Tools, training, and free transport provided!
Tree Planting on the Papakura Stream - Dicken's Farm
Brookby, July 5th
Join Conservation Volunteers NZ on our Papakura Stream Restoration Project. This project was launched in 2021 and aims to restore and protect stream banks and water quality, as well as provide habitat for native species, through fencing, planting native trees, water quality monitoring, litter clean ups and community engagement on both public and private land.
On this day we will be visiting the Dicken's Farm as we help the landowners restore their wetlands and the nearby Papakura Stream by plantng native trees.
We would love for you to join us!
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