Conservation Week 2009 events
Want to get involved in Conservation Week?
There are many events scheduled around New Zealand, and
you can find out about what's happening in your neighbourhood
here.
Here are just a few of the activities on offer:
Art exhibition at Te Manawa, Palmerston North
Details: Visit 'Slug, Snail and Spider Tales', an art exhibition that challenges the popular perception about high profile threatened species being more important for conservation than the lesser known, sometimes quirky or obscure species typical of the region.
When: 11th September - 6th December, 10am to 5pm
Where: Te Manawa, 326 Main St, Palmerston North
Click here to find out more
Castlepoint scenic reserve, dune planting,
Wairarapa
Details: Get involved by helping restore part of this stunning coastline and dune system.
When: 16th September, 9.30am ranger talks; 10.30am planting; 1pm beach clean-up.
Where: Meet at Castlepoint Scenic Reserve entrance by the
church
Click here to find out more
Wellington Weed Swap, Wellington
Details: Get involved in restoring your own backyard's native environment by finding your worst garden weed and swapping it for a free native plant.
When: 19th September from 1pm to 4pm
Where: Civic Square, Victoria St, Wellington
Click here to find out more
Motuihe and Motutapu island restoration, Hauraki Gulf
Details: Get involved by helping restore the natural and
cultural landscapes of two of the Hauraki Gulf's beautiful islands,
Motutapu and Motuihe
When: Motutapu - 20th September;
Motuihe - 13th or 20th September
Where: Motutapu - Departs Auckland downtown via Fullers ferry
at 9.15am, or Devonport at 9:25am;
Motuihe - Departs Auckland via 360 Discovery ferry from Pier 4
at 9.15am.
Contact: To register and for more details visit
www.motutapu.org.nz or
www.motuihe.org.nz.
Click here to find out more about
Motuihe
Click here to find out more about
Motutapu
Project Jonah Coastal Cleanups, Auckland, Wellington,
Nelson and Christchurch
Details: Roll up your sleeves and get dirty in a bid to combat marine debris for International Coastal Cleanup day
When: 19th September.
Where: Auckland, Wellington, Nelson and Christchurch.
Contact: To join the beach cleanup crew visit www.projectjonah.org.nz.
