Conservation
week
13 – 20 September
2009
when Sunday 13 September – 2pm
what Rocky Lookout Walk
when Monday 14 September – 10am
what Cape Palliser beach clean-up
when Monday 14 September – 2pm
what Pongaroa School planting and ranger talk
when Tuesday 15 September – 10am
what Shield's Wetland Planting & Fensham Reserve tour
when Wednesday 16 September – 9.30am
what Castlepoint dune restoration
and beach clean-up
where Castlepoint Scenic Reserve car park (next to church)
more Come along and help restore dunes in Castlepoint Scenic Reserve, listen to talks by local rangers, and help clean up this iconic beach for Conservation Week. TVNZ6 are attending the event to film for national television promotion of Conservation Week. BBQ lunch will be provided.
when Wednesday 16 September
what Carter's Scenic Reserve planting & tour
when Thursday 17 September – 10am
what Makoura Stream care planting
when Thursday 17 September – 11am
what Millennium Reserve working bee
when Thursday 17 September – Bookings essential
what Conservation korero – great whites, short-tails and kissing under mistletoe
where Aratoi Museum, Masterton
more Come to Aratoi – Wairarapa Museum of Art and History for an evening of conservation korero. Leading DOC experts will be on-hand to tell you about the work they are involved in. Catch up with 'shark man' Clinton Duffy and our marine team, learn about endangered Waiohine bats and how you can get involved in plant conservation with John Sawyer. Bookings are essential. Tea and coffee is provided.
info For bookings contact Sandra Burles, DOC, on 06 377 0700
when Friday 18 September
what Papawai Stream planting
when Friday 18 September – 10am
what Tate's Reserve planting
when Friday 18 September – 10am
what Riversdale Dune planting and beach clean-up
when Friday 18 September
what Wainuioru planting
when Saturday 19 September – 10am–1pm
what Weed swap
where Pahiatua School, Pahiatua
more Come along to Pahiatua School and participate in a weed swap. Lots of other things to see and do. Swap weeds (one supermarket bag per person) for native plants (one per person).
when Saturday 19 September – 10am
what Weeding and planting at Barr-Brown Reserve
when Saturday 19 September – 2pm
what Waewaepa mountain bike experience
where Waewaepa Scenic Reserve, Makairo Road (western side), approximately 20–30 minutes from Mangatinoka, Northern Wairarapa
more Experience one of Wairarapa's most isolated reserves by mountain bike. This trip is supported by Pahiatua locals and DOC staff. Pick up a map from Mobil petrol station, bike and auto workshop in Pahiatua. Look for DOC flags and meet local guides at the Grant's woolshed, Makairo Road – the western side (about 500 m from entrance to reserve) at 2.00pm for ride. Parking is available here. Grade 2 trail, 10 km one-way. Your own bike and some experience is required.
when Sunday 20 September – 11am
what Conservation scavenger hunt – family day
where Henley Lake, Masterton
more Come along and celebrate the end of Conservation Week at Henley Lake, Masterton. Find native plants, identify native species, get building with Henley Men's Shed and lots more to see and do with the family. BBQ on site. More FM will be on site providing entertainment throughout the day.
when Sunday 20 September – 2pm
what Fungi walk around Holdsworth
when 5 August – 7 September
what Wairarapa Conservation Week photo competition
more DOC and Aratoi – Wairarapa Museum of Art & History are running a photo competition.
The theme is ‘snap happy in nature’. Photos will be on display at the museum during Conservation Week.
how Entries should be printed with white border on matt photography paper, a4/8x10 in size. Entries to DOC Wairarapa at PO Box 191 Masterton 8540 or 220 South Road, Masterton by Monday 7 September.
