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Crofton Downs School - Nature's Classroom
Crofton Downs, April 29th
Join us for a day creating an outdoor classroom for Crofton Downs Primary School. Activities involve building steps to improve access to the educational forest trail and releasing young native plants from weeds. Tools and gloves provided. Free transport available!
Kahotea Stream Working Bee
Porirua, April 30th
Join us for a day of freshwater conservation at Te Onepoto Park and help clean-up New Zealand's waterways! Thirty species of native freshwater fish reside or spend a significant part of their life cycle in New Zealand's rivers and streams. Help protect this precious resource by getting involved in our upcoming working bee removing weeds and litter from the stream.
Taupō Swamp - A Wetland Treasure
Mana, May 1st and 2 other dates
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.
Tamariki for Tuna - Hukarito Awa Project
Takapuwahia, May 2nd
We're helping the tamariki of Ngati Toa School to restore their local awa! Join us as we clear weeds and litter from the banks of the Hukarito Stream, re-plant with native trees and shrubs that will help to stabilise the banks and provide essential habitat for inanga and tuna. Tools provided and free transport available on request.
Te Motu Kairangi - Miramar Ecological Restoration
Maupuia, May 3rd
Join us for a day as we team up with Te Motu Kairangi who aim to restore the ecology of the Miramar Peninsula. This area was once an island teaming with native plants and wildlife. By enhancing native plant life and by controlling pest predators we can bring nature back to this urban community. All tools and training provided. Free transport to/from project available.
Restoring the Wainuiomata River, Baring Head
Wainuiomata, May 6th and 2 other dates
Join us for a day on the stunning Wainuiomata Coast and help to protect the unique landscape nearby the iconic Baring Head lighthouse. We will be planting native trees along the Wainuiomata river banks which will help provide essential habitat for freshwater fish such as inanga and eels. Tools, training and free transport provided!
Coronation Reserve
Huntsbury, May 6th
Coronation reserve is one of the reserves located in the lower Port Hills area. The reserve links the lower suburb of Beckenham to Huntsbury via a walking track. In this reserve we work on assisting the Christchurch City Rangers with maintaining plantings and ensuring that weed species are minimised.
No experience is necessary as training is provided. We also provide gloves, tools as well as free transport to and from the project if needed.
What to bring/wear: sturdy boots, long sleeves and pants, waterproof jacket and a hat. Bring a water bottle and some food.
What we provide: all tools and gloves provided as well as training and an experienced team leader. Free transport options available (seats are limited!) - get in touch to book a seat.
Connecting People and Parks - Oakley Creek
New Zealand- Auckland, May 7th
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.
Ngā Uruora - Kāpiti Project
Paekakariki, May 7th
Join us for a day of conservation work and help bring Kapiti Island's dawn chorus back to the coast! Set up in 1997 to reverse the drastic decline of coastal forest, NgÄ Uruora - Kapiti Project is aiming to create a continuous ribbon of bird-safe native forest along Kapiti Coast.
Church Bay
Diamond Harbour, May 7th
Located in beautiful Diamond Harbour, Church Bay has a great view back towards the Port Hills and Lyttleton. The track down to the Bay has had some tree maintenance done on it and we’ll be working to help clear some of the pruning that has been done.
No experience is necessary as training is provided. We also provide gloves, tools as well as free transport to and from the project if needed.
What to bring/wear: sturdy boots, long sleeves and pants, waterproof jacket and a hat. Bring a water bottle and some food.
What we provide: all tools and gloves provided as well as training and an experienced team leader. Free transport options available (seats are limited!) - get in touch to book a seat.
Otukaikino
Belfast, May 8th
Åtukaikino is a 13ha freshwater wetland reserve to the north of Christchurch that is being restored. It is one of the few remaining original wetlands that were once common around Christchurch. Since 1992 the area has been gradually restored as a “Living Memorial” through a partnership between the Department of Conservation and Lamb & Hayward. For every funeral Lamb & Hayward arrange, a native plant is established in the Living Memorial reserve.
Native species such as raupÅ, toe toe, tall tussock sedges (pukio), blechnum fern (kiokio), cabbage trees (tÄ« kÅuka), kÅhÅ«hÅ« and karamÅ«, managed to survive in the reserve. Others are being restored back such as kahikatea, kÄnuka, tÅtara, mataÄ«, ribbonwood (manatu) and lancewood (horoeka).
The reserve provides important habitat for an increasing number of native species. Pukeko, shoveller (kuruwhengu), grey teal (tete), marsh crake (koitareke) and even a bittern (matuku) have been spotted in and around the wetland. There are also long and short-finned eel (tuna), common bullies, native snails (pūpū) and a variety of aquatic insects. As the plantings become established, more native wildlife is being attracted back.
The aim of the restoration project is to recreate what the area would have looked like pre-1850 with progressive native plantings and the removal of all invasive weeds like willow, blackberry and beggars tick.
No experience is necessary as training is provided. We also provide gloves, tools as well as free transport to and from the project if needed.
What to bring/wear: sturdy boots, long sleeves and pants, waterproof jacket and a hat. Bring a water bottle and some food.
What we provide: all tools and gloves provided as well as training and an experienced team leader. Free transport options available (seats are limited!) - get in touch to book a seat.
A Forest at The Heart of Wellington Working Bee
Mount Victoria, May 9th 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.
Redwood Springs
Redwood, May 9th
Redwood Springs is in the suburb of Redwood. It is located adjacent to the key wetland area of Styx Mill. Here we’ll be working on weed control of several key invasive species.
No experience is necessary as training is provided. We also provide gloves, tools as well as free transport to and from the project if needed.
What to bring/wear: sturdy boots, long sleeves and pants, waterproof jacket and a hat. Bring a water bottle and some food.
What we provide: all tools and gloves provided as well as training and an experienced team leader. Free transport options available (seats are limited!) - get in touch to book a seat.
Trelissick Park - Restore the Kaiwharawhara Stream
Ngaio, May 10th
We have teamed up with the Trelissick Park Restoration Group to restore the banks and surrounding reserve of the Kaiwharawhara Stream - home to the vulnerable longfin eel. Activities will be removing environmental pest plants, clearing rubbish and planting trees and shrubs (winter months only) to provide shelter for our waterways and improve the ecosystem of our precious wildlife.
Trees for Canterbury Nursery
Ferrymead, May 10th
Trees for Canterbury is a native tree nursery in East Christchurch. Providing employment for people with physical and intellectual disabilities, they supply eco-sourced plants to community groups around the region. They also organise planting days and provide environmental education. We will be assisting TFC with their day to day work of producing and caring for seedling native species.
No experience is necessary as training is provided. We also provide gloves, tools as well as free transport to and from the project if needed.
What to bring/wear: sturdy boots, long sleeves and pants, waterproof jacket and a hat. Bring a water bottle and some food.
What we provide: all tools and gloves provided as well as training and an experienced team leader. Free transport options available (seats are limited!) - get in touch to book a seat.
Connecting People with Parks - Eric Armishaw Park
Pt Chevalier, May 11th and 1 other date
Connecting People to Parks
Every week 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 a chance to get involved.
This week we will be visiting Eric Armishaw Resrve in Pt Chevalier. On the shoreline of the Waitemata Harbour, Eric Armishaw Park is home to many migratory shorebirds including Little Pied Cormorant, White Faced Heron and Bar-Tailed Godwit. Over the past 2 years, volunteers have been clearing invasive weeds and replanting with native plants to provide improved habitat for these and many other species. We'd love your help today to continue this important work in a bid to bring back more birds to this and surrounding parks.
Each park has its own special characteristics, plants and wildlife and the conservation challenges for each area are very varied, so it’s a great chance to learn about biodiversity and how we can all make a difference to our environment.
Join us and help out your local parks.
Phone Siobhan on 0800 56 76 86 or email info@conservationvolunteers.co.nz to book. Bookings are essential.
Forest at the Heart of Wellington - Native Plant Nursery
Owhiro Bay, May 13th
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!
Connecting People with Parks - Selwyn Bush
Kohimarama, May 14th and 1 other date
Connecting People to Parks
Every Tuesday Conservation Volunteers are out and about at different parks around Auckland.
This week we are at Selwyn Bush helping with the amazing work being done by the Pourewa Restoration Group, who are bringing the Pourewa Valley back to it's former glory.
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.
Phone 0800 56 76 86 or email info@conservationvolunteers.co.nz to book.
Tawatawa Reserve - Track Building and Planting
Owhiro Bay, May 14th
Join us for a day in the stunning Tawatawa reserve with local community group, the Southern Environmental Association! We will be building a new track from Tawatawa Reserve to Paekawakawa Reserve in Island Bay as well as doing some native planting. Tools, gloves and training provided - free transport available on request.
Pauatahanui Wildlife Reserve - Forest & Bird
Pauatahanui, May 20th
Come help us make a difference in the special habitat of the Pauatahanui Inlet. The Inlet is managed by Forest and Bird as is an important habitat for migratory and resident birds, such as the fern bird/matata, and is recognised as a fish nursery for species including Kahawai, Snapper and sand flounder.
Activities vary but may include weeding, track maintenance, nursery work and planting (winter only). Free transport options available.
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