# Event Details

- **Event Name**: BACKYARD GAINS: CONSERVATION IN ACTION
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: Join The Forest Bridge Trust for a morning of community connection, conversation, and practical conservation inspiration at Matakana Hall.

Discover the mahi happening across our region to protect and restore native wildlife, and learn how small actions can contribute to bigger conservation gains across the wider landscape.

Hear preliminary insights from the 2026 Kiwi Monitoring Programme and the Rodney Pekapeka Project, helping to build a clearer picture of the species living in our own backyards. Learn about the practical steps landowners can take to support local biodiversity and how everyday actions can help strengthen habitats for native wildlife.

The morning will feature:
• An update on provisional 2026 kiwi monitoring results
• Insights from the Rodney Pekapeka Project and what we’re 
  learning about native bat presence across the region
• Practical advice on creating your own backyard wetland
• Information on kiwi avoidance training and protecting our 
  precious kiwi
• Trap maintenance support and TrapNZ troubleshooting
• Opportunities to connect with local conservation experts and 
  community members
• A chance for the kids to meet Awhi, The Forest Bridge Trust’s 
  kiwi mascot

Whether you're already involved in conservation, curious to get started, or simply want to learn more about the species living in our own backyards, this is a chance to connect, learn, and be inspired. Bring the kids along to meet Awhi and enjoy a fun, family-friendly morning of conservation discovery.

Light refreshments, tea and coffee provided.

Sunday 21 June 2026
10.00am – 12.00pm
Matakana Hall

Small changes can make a big difference — come along and discover how you can be part of the mahi.
Thanks to support from Rodney Local Board and Auckland Council.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leigh/backyard-gains-conservation-in-action/200030078567619
- **Event Categories**: Kids, Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 36

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Leigh
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 43 Matakana Valley Rd, Matakana 0985, New Zealand
- **lat**: -36.35041
- **long**: 174.715
- **full address**: 43 Matakana Valley Rd, Matakana 0985, New Zealand, 43 Matakana Valley Rd, Matakana 0985, New Zealand, Leigh

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is BACKYARD GAINS: CONSERVATION IN ACTION being held?
  - **A:** BACKYARD GAINS: CONSERVATION IN ACTION takes place on Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am at 43 Matakana Valley Rd, Matakana 0985, New Zealand, 43 Matakana Valley Rd, Matakana 0985, New Zealand, Leigh.
- **Q**: Who is organizing BACKYARD GAINS: CONSERVATION IN ACTION?
  - **A:** BACKYARD GAINS: CONSERVATION IN ACTION is organized by The Forest Bridge Trust.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** BACKYARD GAINS: CONSERVATION IN ACTION is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leigh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If BACKYARD GAINS: CONSERVATION IN ACTION sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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