Whangaparāoa College Wetland Working Bee
Whangaparāoa College has been working with students and RHB to undertake restoration on their school grounds. We've made some great headway, the students are enthusiastic and learning lots about caring for their taiao.
It is open to all. On the first Sunday of every month, 9-11am
Did you know that Whangaparāoa College have a wetland on their school grounds? What’s good about a wetland? It filters stormwater run-off before it reaches the sea. It acts as a reservoir for stormwater to reduce flooding risk to nearby properties. It provides habitat for threatened native species of birds, lizards and insects.
RHB, college students, teachers, their families and the local community are coming together to restore the wetland to a fully functioning ecosystem.
What is involved? Come along and help remove invasive weeds like moth plant, woolly nightshade, banana passionfruit and more – this allows the native species to flourish in their place. All tools and training provided. You just need to bring gardening gloves, and drinking water. Wear sturdy boots/shoes and dress for the weather.
Come to the back entrance at Berdinner Road - we meet by the courts.
Snacks provided
For more info, contact Deborah (
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Supported by Auckland Council Healthy Waters and Sustainable Schools.
You may also like the following events from Restore Hibiscus & Bays:
- Next Wednesday, 9th July, 11:00 pm, 72 Kath Hopper Drive, Orewa - Volunteer Restoration Morning in Takapuna
- Next Sunday, 13th July, 12:00 am, Ōtanerua Reserve, Hatfields Beach - Volunteer Restoration Group in Takapuna
- This month, 26th July, 12:00 am, Okoromai-Clansman Reserve, Army Bay - Volunteer Restoration morning in Takapuna
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