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1705 days ago

Forest Restoration Day - Weiti River Stillwater/Okura

Geoff Reid from Friends of Okura Bush (FOOB)

WILDERNESS CONNECTION DAY

Guided ecology walks, forest restoration, kai & live music!


Come along and learn about how we can protect our last remaining wild places. This is a day to gain a deeper understanding of our natural world and the steps we can take to restore and protect it. However, the information provided is not specific to the local area, so all welcome.

Meet: 1 Duck Creek Road
When: 10am - 1pm
What to bring:
• Sensible footwear
• Long pants
• Gloves (if you have, otherwise they will be provided)


The guided walks will pass through various ecosystems and there will be an opportunity to learn easy techniques for invasive plant removal, in order to help protect remnant forests. There will be advise regarding invasive plant eradication on your own properties.


Please RSVP via this link (aswel as on this event page):
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(Speakers, guides and musician to be announced)

Free

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