St Andrews Primary is a rural school in South Canterbury where children and teachers have strong ties to their natural environment. They’ve recently become a Kiwibank Predator Free School – but that’s just the latest in an impressive lineup of conservation projects … [Read More...] about St Andrews Primary plans to trap predators and feed rescue raptors
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Papa Taiao courses develop leadership and sustainable enterprise skills
Every three weeks, 2-3 senior students from most central Wellington high schools come together for an after-school workshop to help them hone the leadership skills they need to develop their own sustainable, environment-focussed enterprise or … [Read More...] about Papa Taiao courses develop leadership and sustainable enterprise skills
The results are in: Where to next for Pest Free Auckland Island?
Four months on from the first boat leaving for Auckland Island, all the field teams are home safely for the winter. A whirlwind summer has seen great gains in knowledge about the island and has given valuable insights into how the ambitious plan to … [Read More...] about The results are in: Where to next for Pest Free Auckland Island?
Stealthy stoat eludes Hastings Golf Club trappers
There’s a stoat stalking the greens at Hastings Golf Club and members are determined to catch it. In fact, the stealthy stoat has inspired the start of a comprehensive trapping programme for other introduced predators, including any rats, possums or … [Read More...] about Stealthy stoat eludes Hastings Golf Club trappers
Otuwhero Wetland Trust cites ‘sporting benefits’ of volunteer work
“Community conservation work should be designated a sport,” Helen Lindsay believes, “Then it might get more funding.” Helen is Chair of the Otuwhero Wetland Trust and cites the (sporting) benefits of being part of a conservation volunteer … [Read More...] about Otuwhero Wetland Trust cites ‘sporting benefits’ of volunteer work
Community-led conservation dates back to 1960s at Bushy Park-Tarapuruhi
Bushy Park-Tarapuruhi Forest Sanctuary and Historic Homestead lies 25km north of Whanganui and has a long history of community-led conservation, going back to the early 1960s. A large northern rata (Metrosideros robusta) named Ratanui ('Big … [Read More...] about Community-led conservation dates back to 1960s at Bushy Park-Tarapuruhi