- Location:
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Mairehau, Canterbury
Get directions - Departs from:
- 103 Philpotts Rd, Mairehau. Searching for 63 Philpotts Rd will give more accurate directions
- Departure time:
- 10am
We are working in conjunction with Christchurch City Council to plant a forest of 40,000 kahikatea trees in a wetland area that will provide stormwater retention services as well as enhancing urban biodiversity. Matariki Tu Rakau is part of the One Billion Trees programme, helping people to plant living memorials that honour members of their communities. Matariki Tu Rakau was launched on 25 April 2018 to mark the 100-year anniversary of the end of the First World War.
Meeting point: 103 Philpotts Rd, Mairehau. Park on the street and walk in, or drive in and park off the track. For more accurate directions, put #63 into your GPS.
If volunteers are keen, we may continue to plant in the afternoon. If you'd like to do this, please bring your own lunch and snacks.
Note for Friday 27 August: 9:30-12:30pm - working bee. Today we'll be releasing last year's plantings. Bring leather gloves if you have them.
Gumboots, waterproof shoes or boots are essential. Please bring your own gloves if you have them.
We provide: tools and a friendly team leader. Please bring a water bottle and come dressed appropriately for the weather.
We'd love to see you there, so please register below. Contact Donna (dlusby@cvnz.org.nz) 021 457 568 for more information.
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31st July 2021
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4th August 2021
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18th August 2021
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27th August 2021
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8th September 2021
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22nd September 2021
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About us
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 office on +64 0800 127890 or email dlusby@cvnz.org.nz