Other articles tagged with Volunteers
Three chicks dead: teamwork catches Muriwai ferret
A ferret sniffing around petrel burrows and gannet colony on the west coast of Auckland ignited a race against time to protect the seabirds.
Restoring nature in the heart of Hamilton
Kirikiriroa (Hamilton) may be renowned for its beautiful gardens, but the city holds a surprising truth – much of its greenery is introduced plantlife.
5 super cool backyard wildlife encounters of 2023
An entirely subjective and contestable compilation of wonderful wildlife encounters in 2023 — all unfolding right in people's gardens.
Smarter not harder: the trap that adds clever to conservation
Traditional pest-trapping methods weren’t working. Predator Free Franklin spearheaded the creation of Tāwhiti Smart Cage.
From corporate life to conservation – how one man made the switch
For years, Reino Grundling was living two lives. He worked in international logistics, but his real passion was volunteering to trap and control possums, stoats, and rats across Wellington.
Chillest vibes: conservation group members are rich (in social capital)
Research reveals participating in conservation community groups doesn't just give back to nature; it gives back to you and your community.
Funding milestone ignites Predator Free Communities across Aotearoa
Today marks a milestone as we grant an unprecedented $92,000 to support 23 remarkable predator free community initiatives.
Comic: solving the rat surge puzzle
This comic is brought to you by the talented illustrator Sarah Maybe Little, explaining a study into ship rat immigration.
How to make sure your native plants take root
Winter is ideal for planting native plants. But young, fresh seedlings are like lollies for rabbits and possums. So, what can you do to protect your plants?
Suppression vs eradication – what’s the difference?
The words “suppression” and “eradication” get used a lot in the predator free movement. But what do these terms actually mean?
The 3 Ps: creating a thriving ecosystem in West Auckland
For Birdsong Opānuku Trust in West Auckland, success is spelled with three Ps - predator trapping, people, and planting.
Bird banter: how Predator Free Ngaio grew a thriving community
Once every fortnight, a ping can be heard across hundreds of households in the suburb of Ngaio. It’s the e-newsletter from Predator Free Ngaio.
How a wildlife sanctuary accidentally trained rats to avoid traps
In the struggle to achieve its predator free status, Kaipupu Sanctuary faced unexpected challenges, including inadvertently training rats to avoid traps.
All go in the garden city: predator free groups rewild Ōtautahi
Imagine if you could redesign your town or city. Would you fill it with concrete and cars or native bush and birds?
Communities unite to rebuild predator control efforts after cyclone
Communities from cyclone-hit areas are amongst those receiving funding to rebuild their predator control efforts.
