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Taylor River Guided Walk

Meet at the Burleigh Bridge Car park just down from Brayshaw Park on the town side.   Many of us walk along the Taylor River, but how much do we know about it? Come and join us as we share some of its history. From a drain to help the water move quickly from the Taylor Dam to a recreational reserve with an Arboretum there is lot’s to learn about this local place. Bring walking clothes, comfortable walking shoes and a water bottle RSVP to Annie annie.mcdonald@marlborough.govt.nz by Friday 8th November (Please re register even if you were signed up for one of our earlier offerings this year)...

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Principals Breakfast

We would like to invite you to a relaxed short breakfast meeting to share some changes with Enviroschools, key resources, and how we can support your school vision.  We’ll also touch on our focus for 2025 of People and Participation as we celebrate 20 years of Enviroschools next June. Where: Raupo Café (upstairs), Symons St, Blenheim Central When: Wednesday 28 August, 8 – 9 am RSVP:   Friday 23 August angela@wenties.nz...

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Wetland Warriors at Grovetown Lagoon

In partnership with Junior Landcare, students in your Envirogroup have the opportunity to work alongside the WW volunteers in the wetlands nursery or around the Grovetown Lagoon while learning about the wetlands and why its restoration is so important. Each Envirogroup that takes part in a working bee with the WW volunteers, gets the opportunity to tour Koru Native Wildlife Centre. This tour normally costs $5/child, but will be offered free as part of the Junior Landcare programme. This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about Marlborough gecko, giant wētā and kakariki, provide context and motivation for restoration, and is a wee “thank you” for their work with the WW volunteers. There are...

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Wetland Warriors at Grovetown Lagoon

In partnership with Junior Landcare, students in your Envirogroup have the opportunity to work alongside the WW volunteers in the wetlands nursery or around the Lagoon while learning about the wetlands and why its restoration is so important. Each Envirogroup that takes part in a working bee with the WW volunteers, gets the opportunity to tour Koru Native Wildlife Centre. This tour normally costs $5/child, but will be offered free as part of the Junior Landcare programme. This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about Marlborough gecko, giant wētā and kakariki, provide context and motivation for restoration, and is a wee “thank you” for their work with the WW volunteers. There are 3...

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Te Whanau Hou Grovetown Lagoon visit – Cancelled

Te Whanau Hou Grovetown Lagoon visit Meet just over the bridge beside the carpark on Steam Wharf Road Thursday 20th June, 3.30 - 5 pm   Originally named Big Bush by Settlers, Te Whanau Hou Grovetown Lagoon is one of just a few natural wetlands remaining on the Wairau Plain. The beautiful oxbow lake was formed when the Wairau River changed its course roughly 155 years ago.  Hear more about Grovetown Lagoon, its history, native flora and fauna as we walk around this amazing Place .   Bring walk clothes , comfortable walking shoes and a water bottle. RSVP to Angela angelg@wenties.nz Fri 14 June...

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Taylor River Guided Walk

Place and Connection teacher workshop Thursday 20th June, 3.30 – 5pm Meet at the Burleigh Bridge Car park just down from Brayshaw Park on the town side.   Many of us walk along the Taylor River, but how much do we know about it? Come and join us as we share some of its history. From a drain to help the water move quickly from the Taylor Dam to a recreational reserve with an Arboretum there is lot’s to learn about this local place. Bring walking clothes , comfortable walking shoes and a water bottle Register with Annie annie.mcdonald@marlborough.govt.nz by Friday 14th June...

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Save Our Species – International Children’s Day

Starting in January of 2023, Conservation Kids NZ will be hosting one major event a month, focussing on a particular species or habitat. Events will be held at various locations around Marlborough and through a variety of methods in an effort to make the events more accessible to whānau and tamariki throughout the entire Marlborough region. Each event will also have all the information, fun, resources, arts & crafts, videos and so much more on their website! Accessible anywhere, any time, and by any one – EVERYONE can be a Conservation Kid and help Save Our Species! Sign up to their Facebook page or keep an eye on their website for more details https://www.envirohub.co.nz/saveourspeciesprogramme *Dates, species and...

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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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