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Forest at the Heart of Wellington 2019 Planting Site Prep
Newtown, May 30th
Join us on Thursday 30th May for a day clearing our 2019 planting site of rubbish and weeds to make way for thousands of native trees that will be planted by our volunteers this winter!
A Forest at The Heart of Wellington - Weekday Working Bee
Mount Victoria, Jun 4th and 3 other dates
Help us on this long-term restoration project and create a Forest in the Heart of Wellington. This project will create a substantial new habitat for native birds which are increasingly venturing beyond the protective fence of Zealandia. On a working bee, tasks include weeding, planting (end of May - October) and predator trapping. This project is in partnership with Rotary Club of Wellington and Wellington City Council. Supported by MPI Billion Trees Fund.
Atiu Creek Regional Park
Tapora, Jun 4th and 1 other date
CVNZ is excited to announce a 10 year commitment to Atiu Creek Regional Park, a spectacular site overlooking the northern Kaipara Harbour. In collaboration with Auckland Council we’ll be managing the restoration of key areas within the park, and welcome volunteers to join us, experience nature at its best and share in this exciting new venture.
Surrounded by beautiful native forest, wetlands, streams and heritage sites, Atiu Creek presents opportunities for volunteers to get involved in conservation tasks including planting, weeding and mulching around native trees, removing invasive pest plants, fence removal and repairs, seed collection, plant propagation and creating walking tracks. The team will be staying in a cottage located on the Park.
For more information and to register please call 0800 56 76 86 within New Zealand or +64 9 623 7287 internationally or email info@conservationvolunteers.co.nz
Western Springs
New Zealand- Auckland, June 4th
Arbor Day - Tree Planting
Hataitai, June 5th
Join us in celebration of Arbor Day and help to grow a Forest at the Heart of Wellington. Tools, refreshments and transport to/from the event provided.
Mainland Island Restoration Organisation - Planting Parangarahu Lakes
Eastbourne, June 6th
Join us for a day of planting in the East Harbour Regional Park and help to restore the Parangarahu Lakes ecosystem. The magnificent forest and stunning wetlands are home to over 50 species of native birds such as tomtit, rifleman, whitehead, kakariki, falcon, banded dotteral and grey duck as well as green gecko and peripatus. Free transport to and from the project is provided.
Papakura Stream
Manurewa, June 8th
Come join Conservation Volunteers New Zealand and The Manurewa Local Board on a community planting day along the Papakura Stream. The Manurewa Local Board is enhancing Frangipani Avenue Reserve and the Papakura Stream in Manurewa by planting native species along the stream bank. Native plants provide important habitat for birds and insects and help improve water quality in the stream.
Join our community planting day, bring all the family and stay for a free sausage sizzle
What to bring: Gumboots or closed toe shoes, appropriate clothing, favourite spade (of you have one), gardening gloves (optional). Some spades and gloves will also be provided.
Atiu Creek Community Planting Day
Wellsford, Jun 9th and 3 other dates
Atiu Creek Community Day
Conservation Volunteers New Zealand (CVNZ) welcomes everyone who shares our love of the outdoors and our commitment to conserving the environmento help us celebrate our upcoming 10 year anniversary in NZ.
The day will take place at the magnificent Atiu Creek Regional Park, a spectacular 450 hectare park overlooking the northern Kaipara Harbour. Surrounded by beautiful native forest, wetlands, bush, streams and heritage sites, it’s a true chance to get away from it all and experience nature at its best.
The Park is steeped in history and is host to 17 historic locations; including the extensive ridge pa (Maori fort) which was considered a strategic and vantage location for local tangata whenua (the Maori tribe) when engaging in warfare with invading enemies. There is also an abandoned 19th century oyster farm and numerous other early-settler European locations to explore.
Three nationally threatened bird species the NZ dabchick and brown teal live at the park and the area also has intact areas of coastal forest which are now rare nationally.
The day will involve planting native trees and shrubs followed by a BBQ. It promises to be a fun day and a great opportunity to see this stunning park and give back to your local environment!
Please phone 0800 56 76 86 or email info@cvnz.org.nz to book.
Forest at the Heart of Wellington - Native Plant Nursery
Owhiro Bay, June 10th
Come lend at a hand at the CVNZ nursery where you can be involved in the propagation and recovery of regionally rare native plants and those that are require special attention and/or are slow growing. Volunteer activities include potting-on some of our seedlings and routine weeding of the plants and nursery itself. Free transport options available!
Tawatawa Reserve - Tree Planting
Owhiro Bay, June 11th
Join us for a day in the stunning Tawatawa reserve with local community group, the Southern Environmental Association! Help us reforest this reserve by planting native trees and shrubs this winter. Tools, gloves and training provided - free transport available on request.
Connecting People and Parks - Oakley Creek
New Zealand- Auckland, June 11th
Connecting People to Parks
Every Tuesday Conservation Volunteers are out and about at different parks around Auckland.
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 an opportunity to get involved.
This week we are at Oakley Creek, an important wildlife corridor which reaches all the way from the Manukau harbour to the Waitemata. Even though it’s located in the middle of Auckland, it’s a lovely stroll through native bush along paths and wooden bridges. You’re walking through history; the Maori used the creek to reach inland from the inlet and there are many landing sites and signs of settlement along the banks. It is also the site of Auckland City's only natural waterfall!
Conservation Volunteers 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.
Phone 0800 56 76 86 or email info@cvnz.org.nz to book.
PAMU Sustainable Farming - Moutoa
Moutoa, June 12th
Join us for a day planting native trees on a Pamu farm just outside of Palmerston North. Pamu Farms of New Zealand core values are guardianship, conservation and sustainability. We have partnered with Pamu to plant thousands of native trees on one of their farms in the Manawatu.
Zealandia Ecosanctuary - Perimeter Fence Maintenance
Karori, June 13th
Come lend a hand to the Perimeter Vegetation Team at Zealandia, the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary. The long term goal of Zealandia is to restore the forest and freshwater ecosystem as closely as possible to its pre-human state.
Forest at the Heart of Wellington - Weekend Community Tree Planting
Mount Victoria, Jun 15th and 3 other dates
Help us plant trees on this long-term restoration project and create a Forest in the Heart of Wellington. This project will create a substantial new habitat for native birds which are increasingly venturing beyond the protective fence of Zealandia. This project is in partnership with Rotary Club of Wellington and Wellington City Council. Supported by MPI Billion Trees Fund.
Pt England
Pt England, June 15th
Conservation Volunteers in partnership with Foundation North, local iwi Ngati Paoa and Auckland Council are running a series of community events to assist with improving the health of Omaru Creek and the Tamaki Estuary at Te Whanake/Pt England which have a history of poor environmental condition.
Ways we can monitor and improve the health of the waterway are by cleaning up rubbish, removing pest plants, planting native plants, mulching, weeding and water and environmental monitoring.
Come and help on one or more of these project and be a part of transforming your local river. We'd love to have your help.
Bookings are essential. Phone 0800 56 76 86 or email info@cvnz.org.nz
Tamariki for Tuna Schools Outreach
Karori, June 17th
Help the students of Samuel Marsden Collegiate School restore their local awa, home to the vulnerable longfin eel. Activties include assisting students with tree planting.
Miramar Lizard Habitat Enhancement Project
Moa Point, June 18th
83% of New Zealand’s 100+ endemic lizard species are threatened with extinction. This is largely due to habitat loss and degradation. Join us for a day of coastal restoration as we assist a Victoria University PhD student with her research project. Activities include building rock piles for lizards and general maintenance of the area.
Auckland Southern Parks - Waitawa
Clevedon, Jun 19th and 6 other dates
This week Conservation Volunteers will visit Waitawa Regional Park, one of Auckland's Southern Parks where we will be carrying out a range of vital conservation activities.
Each of the Southern Parks of Auckland are varied and unique. Waitawa Regional Park is one of Auckland Councils most recent acquisitions and is being transformed into a recreational park with large areas of land being returned to native bush. Waitawa is located on the shores of the Hauraki Gulf and enjoys views out to Waiheke Island and beyond to Coromandel.
Activities we are likely to be helping out with here are planting, weed control, track construction and maintenance, beach clean ups, tidying amenity gardens and mulching.
For more information on this project please call Conservation Volunteers on 0800 56 76 86 or email info@cvnz.org.nz
TaupÅ Swamp - A Wetland Treasure
Mana, June 19th
Taupo swamp is an ecologically important site protected by the QEII National Trust. It is home to 19 species of bird, a diverse range of plants, native fish such as the longfin eel and kokopu - a treasure for native wildlife right on our doorstep. We have partnered with the Friends of Taupo Swamp and Porirua City Council to restore and protect this unique habitat.
Connecting People and Parks - Predator Control training
Glendowie, June 22nd
Predator Control Training - Auckland Council and Conservation Volunteers New Zealand
Bring Back the Birds to our Auckland Parks!
Be an environmental champion - help us on this exciting project to save Auckland‘s native wildlife!
Animal pests (rodents and possums) compete with native birds for food and raid their nests for chicks and eggs. They also feed on a wide range of native plants, lizards and invertebrates. Your parks need your help to prevent this destruction
If you are interested in taking part, come along to one of our two training sessions.
When training is completed you’ll be assigned to one of the parks in which this programme operates where you’ll bait and reset traps and record the catches you make. You can choose when you walk your own track, so you can do it at a time that suits you. Ideally you will live or work locally to the pest control area. Once you’ve finished your line check, you enter your results into a web based database called Catch IT.
What to Wear: Sturdy boots or shoes, Long pants, long-sleeved shirt.
Bookings are essential. If you would like to register please call 0800 56 76 86 or email info@cvnz.co.nz
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