- Location:
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Melrose, Wellington
Get directions - Departs from:
- Meet at carpark at end of Sutherland Cres or get in touch for transport details
- Departure time:
- 9am
We are in our own backyard:) We will be helping the local community group with some invasive species control in Melrose.
'Melrose Environment Group are local people restoring the bush roughly between Melrose Park and the Hockey stadium. We've been hitting Blackberry in the main and are now focusing on removing still fairly small Blackberry regrowth. We've also planed about 600 natives in the area.'
What to wear/bring: Sturdy boots are essential, long sleeves, and long trousers. Ensure you pack warm clothes such as a beanie/hat, jumper and a rain jacket to protect you against wind and rain. Bring a full water bottle and snacks!
What we provide: fully trained team leader/s, gloves, tools and training.
Free transport to and from Wellington City centre is available (contact us to arrange a pick-up).
REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL AS PLACES ARE LIMITED.
Email wellington@cvnz.org.nz if you need help registering/booking with our projects.
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Conservation Volunteers New Zealand is New Zealand's leading conservation volunteer organisation, founded in 2006. We offer conservation programs across New Zealand which enable volunteers to protect, preserve and restore the environment. Projects take place in urban, regional and remote areas, and include tree planting, seed collection, weed control, flora and fauna surveys, building tracks and trails, fencing, and heritage restoration. See below for details of one of our conservation projects, or search for projects near you.
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For more information, or for help with your booking, please contact the Melrose, office on 02187 8185 or email wellington@cvnz.org.nz