Whakaupoko Landcare group and Predator Free Franklin are proud to present a talk by renowned mustelid expert Dr Andrew Veale, from Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research. Dr Veale is an expert in the field of mustelid research, (weasels, stoats and ferrets), and is the first person in the world to fully unravel the stoat genome. He […]
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Free talk on kauri dieback, volunteer recruitment, and an AGM – oh my!
Āwhitu Landcare is very excited to present a free public talk from renowned scientist and Kauri expert Dr Mels Barton about combating kauri dieback. Dr Barton works closely with Kauri Rescue, and she will cover the following, and more: Why are kauri so important to the northern NZ forest ecosystem? Why are they now a threatened […]
Whakaupoko Landcare Guest Speaker evening – Bumble Bees, Bees and more
This talk is on Monday 12th April from 7.00p.m. at St Brides Church, Findlay Rd. Dr. Gunjan Gera, Production and R&D Team Leader from Waiuku-based business Zonda Beneficials will be talking to us about bumble bees and their cool use as workers in NZ greenhouses. Dr. Gunjan will also discuss IPM (Integrated Pest Management) in […]
The C.R.E.S.T. presents: BBQ and trap handout day
Giant trap handout and BBQ day on Saturday 10th April from 11.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. at Clarks Beach Yacht Club, Torkar Road, Clarks Beach. Who’s invited? All the residents of Clarks Beach, Waiau Pa, Seagrove, Kingseat, and Elletts Beach. Bring a family member, a friend and a neighbour! What’s going on? This meet up […]
August events: Weeding, talks and tree planting
Hi, all There are a few things coming up in August in Mauku you may want to put on your calendar. Sunday, Aug 2nd – Weed working bee, St Brides, Mauku 10.00am to 12.00 noon Join us for the annual wild woolly weed control at St Brides. Come and see how the plantings are getting […]