April 9, 2024
New Zealand Garden Bird Survey
Take part in this years New Zealand Garden Bird Survey - more information can be found here https://gardenbirdsurvey.nz/...
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diversity Tag
September 22, 2023
Envirogroup meeting – Kanohi ki te kanohi
Envirogroup meeting - Kanohi ki te kanohi Koru Native Wildlife Centre, Grovetown Thursday 26 October 1.20 to 2.30 pm Our Zoom meetings have been great but we have been missing seeing you in person! End the year on a high, visiting the Koru Native Wildlife Centre with us. We’ll have some fun Enviroschools activities and you’ll get the rare chance to see brightly coloured Yellow Crowned Kākāriki, fascinating Giant Weta and Marlborough Green Geckos up close. The Grovetown Lagoon is close by. If you are able to take more time out of school, take the opportunity to walk the 50 min loop track of this beautiful wetland or stop at the picnic area for lunch before heading to...
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September 22, 2023
Coffee and Cake workshop – Diversity in Nature
Diversity in Nature Wednesday 8 November, 3.30 - 5 pm Waikawa Bay School Wairau Marlborough is one of five centres of biodiversity in Aotearoa. We are so lucky to have a high number of endemic plant and animal species that only exist here in Wairau. We will explore what biodiversity is and how you can assess the biodiversity of your school, local waterway or green space using Enviroschools activities as well as community and national initiatives. The students from Waikawa Bay School will join us to share their mahi on trapping as we investigate the issues impacting our precious species. There will be time to link what you have learnt to inquiry topics and the Enviroschools Action Learning Cycle. As...
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June 26, 2023
Mandala at Montessori
Montessori Blenheim ignites intellectual interest and allows children to perpetuate curiosity and propel forward to further explore all the natural wonders of our world. Through the prepared environment, kaiārahi offer authentic opportunities for children to connect to their environment. To foster a love and appreciation of their surroundings and support a deeper understanding of the 'big ideas' that underpin all life on earth.
February 7, 2023
Sustainable Action Ideas | Term One 2023
Our term one Sustainable Action Ideas newsletter explores the Enviroschools Guiding Principle of Respect for the Diversity of People and Cultures. It highlights some of the changes we have made to the delivery of the programme as well as some ideas for taking action. On page four you will also find this terms PLD opportunities and awareness dates. Click here to access our online Padlets to view this newsletter and previous ones....
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