Events

Join Pt Chev’s Second Sunday Weeders for this month’s visit to Walmer Reserve, a place we’ve weeded a few times before. This seasonally-damp reserve already has a thriving forest of tī kōuka (cabbage trees) with a coulpe of kahikatea poking through the canopy, but weeds are always a threat. We can help this young forest with some timely weed control.

Back in March we did a pretty good job of removing moth plant and woolly nightshade (plus a good bit of blackberry); this time we’ll attack arum lillies, montbretia, blackberry (again) and perhaps some cape ivy.

• Meet on the grass beside Moa Rd between #74 and #80.
• Bring your favourite gardening gloves and secatuers if you have them, but we’ll also have spare gear you can borrow.
• If you don’t have two hours to spare, but drop in for as long as you can manage.

Sometimes there is cake, often there is good chat, and always there are weeds to pull.

Contact Paul ([Enable JavaScript to view protected content]; 021 150 8284) or Mary ([Enable JavaScript to view protected content]; 021 162 5160)

Join Urban Ark for a morning spent removing invasive weeds from Tole Reserve. We’ll start by quickly learning how to identify some pest plants in the area and the harmful impact they have on our native ngahere, then dive into action clearing and cutting weeds. We’ll finish off with some refreshments and chats as thanks for your hard mahi. Please RSVP ahead of time by emailing [Enable JavaScript to view protected content] so we can bring enough tools and food!

Where: Tole Reserve, meet on the flat grass area opposite the playground.

When: August 16th, 9:30-11:30am

What to bring: Sturdy shoes (it may be wet and slippery), weather appropriate clothes, water bottle, your favorite gardening gloves/tools - but don’t worry, we will have extra if you don’t have any!

Join Urban Ark for a morning spent removing invasive weeds from Heron Park. We’ll start by quickly learning how to identify some pest plants in the area and the harmful impact they have on our native ngahere, then dive into action clearing and cutting weeds. We’ll finish off with some refreshments and chats as thanks for your hard mahi. Please RSVP ahead of time by emailing [Enable JavaScript to view protected content] so we can bring enough tools and food!

Where: Heron Park, meet at Cadman Ave entrance

When: August 23rd, 9:30-11:30am

What to bring: Sturdy boots or gumboots (it may be wet and slippery), weather appropriate clothes, water bottle, your favorite gardening gloves/tools - but don’t worry, we will have extra if you don’t have any!