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Guided rock forest walk – Gribblehhirst Park

Led by - Phil Simpson

Learn about a unique but little-known forest ecosystem in the heart of urban Auckland. Phil Simpson recently completed an ecological study of Gribblehirst bush and will share his findings, as well as providing interesting local history relating to this patch of critically endangered lava ‘rock forest’

Numbers carefully limited to the first 15 people who RSVP

Meet and sign in: In front of Gribblehirst Community Hub - 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham, Auckland - see red dot on above image

Attendees should bring: Vaxx pass, mask, closed walking shoes, water bottle, insect repellant, sunscreen.

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