# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Stories Behind Some of Aotearoa’s Most Interesting Plants
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Why is speargrass so sharp? Why does the parapara have such sticky seeds (hint, little birds beware). Join Te Papa scientists Lara Shepherd and Leon Perrie on a walk exploring Ōtari’s plant collection, where they'll reveal all sorts of fascinating facts about our native species.

Meet at Tāne Whakapiripiri, Ōtari Visitor Centre. It is easy walking and family groups are welcome. We ask that dogs stay at home for everyones comfort and a smooth tour experience. 

This is part of the Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush Trust’s annual guided walks programme. This year, they are on the fourth Sunday of the month, March – November, to celebrate 100 years of Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush. Join the Trust for only $20 for an individual or $30 for a double/family for a year and all the walks will be free, as well as other great benefits. www.owbt.nz/memberships-legacies/

Ōtari 100: Celebrating 100 years of native plants, conservation, and community. 1926-2026.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/stories-behind-some-of-aotearoas-most-interesting-plants/200030053487846
- **Event Categories**: dog, science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 164

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wellington
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Otari-Wilton's Bush
- **lat**: -41.2673
- **long**: 174.759
- **full address**: Otari-Wilton's Bush, Wellington, New Zealand

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Stories Behind Some of Aotearoa s Most Interesting Plants being held?
  - **A:** Stories Behind Some of Aotearoa s Most Interesting Plants takes place on Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Otari-Wilton's Bush, Wellington, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Stories Behind Some of Aotearoa s Most Interesting Plants?
  - **A:** Stories Behind Some of Aotearoa s Most Interesting Plants is organized by Wellington Gardens.

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