# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Waiuku Shorebird Craft Session & Bird Count
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 13 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 am – Mon, 13 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 am (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for a relaxed, drop-in session and discover the amazing birds that call the Waiuku Estuary home!

Everyone is welcome—whether you’ve never counted birds before or are an experienced nature observer. 

Learn about the local shorebirds and how a simple 5-minute bird count can help monitor and protect native species. Then bring your creativity to a guided painting session inspired by the birds you’ve spotted, with guidance from local artist Wilma Suppers.

This session is family-friendly, with activities to engage kids and adults alike.

You’ll also have a chance to chat with the friendly volunteers from Waiuku Trap Library about ways you can support native wildlife in your backyard and local community.

Delivered by Waiuku Predator Trap Library in partnership with local community conservation volunteers.

Cost: Free - No Registration Required

This event is part of ECOFEST 2026, delivered by the Waiuku Trap Library, with support from Te Ara Hīkoi and the Franklin Local Board.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pukekohe-east/waiuku-shorebird-craft-session-and-bird-count/200029887344213
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, kids, drawing-painting
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029887344213?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=pukekohe+east-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Pukekohe East
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Waiuku Yacht Club, Sandspit Reserve, 13 Rangiwhea Road, Waiuku 2123
- **lat**: -37.23363
- **long**: 174.72704
- **full address**: Waiuku Yacht Club, Sandspit Reserve, 13 Rangiwhea Road, Waiuku 2123, 13 Rangiwhea Rd, Waiuku 2123, New Zealand, Pukekohe East

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Predator Free Franklin (https://allevents.in/org/predator-free-franklin/23354704)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 13 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 am (+12:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Waiuku Yacht Club, Sandspit Reserve, 13 Rangiwhea Road, Waiuku 2123, 13 Rangiwhea Rd, Waiuku 2123, New Zealand, Pukekohe East
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Predator Free Franklin
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, fine-arts, kids, drawing-painting
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Waiuku Shorebird Craft Session & Bird Count ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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