Kids in Conservation

Saturday 12th July 2014

On Saturday a kid's in conservation school holiday dune restoration planting at Port Waikato. Follow the signs from the Mission Rd entrance. Email k.opie@xtra.co.nz for more info.

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Free Public Lecture:  The Man Who Cleaned Up Penang

You are invited to the above, to be held at the Waikato University, Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, Gate 2B, Knighton Rd, Hamilton, on Thursday July 10.

5:30pm: Networking, drinks and canapes, 6pm - 7pm: Lecture.

RSVP requested by 8 July to rsvp@waikato.ac.nz or by phoning 07 8638 4007.

Botanical Society trip to Te Reti Scenic Reserve.

Sunday 13 July. Te Reti Scenic Reserve is near Maungatautari.

For more info please contact Mike Clearwater, 07 838 461307 838 4613, 021 203 2902021 203 2902, or visit http://waikatobotsoc.org.nz/?page_id=6

Ooooby is coming to the Waikato

Ooooby stands for Out Of Our Own BackYards.  Local food delivered to your door. Ooooby re-connects people to their local food sources and offers buyers and growers a supplement to the weekend markets. Waikato residents who want fresh, ethical, wholesome food delivered to their home or business, visit www.ooooby.org or call 0800 OOOOBY. The recent video on the About page, will be of particular interest to growers looking to supply Ooooby.

For more info, visit www.ooooby.org/waikato

Sirocco is visiting 3 Aug - 16 Sept

Sirrocco the kākāpo is New Zealand's official Spokesbird for conservation, and is visiting Maungatautari between 3rd August and 16th September.

Follow Sirocco on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/siroccokakapo>

Dotterel Protection Program

NZ Dotterel breeding season runs from Sept - March and Karen Opie from Port Waikato Beachcare needs volunteers.  Predator Control and Monitoring of Breeding sites are two main areas of concern.

People can do as much or as little as they like. For more information or to volunteer please email Karen at k.opie@xtra.co.nz or phone her on 09 232 969009 232 9690.

Exciting Job Opportunity

The Waikato Environment Centre is looking for a part time administration/reception person.

The person we are looking for needs to have excellent communication and written skills, be positive and friendly with an interest in environmental issues, and sustainable living, and a sound background in office administration.

Much of the job entails face to face interaction with the public and our members, but there are also opportunities to work independently and undertake or help with projects and events.

Working 25 hours per week, you will be responsible for being at the centre during opening hours, looking after those who use the centre, selling products, producing online newsletters and helping environmental groups publicise events, answering queries, and, in conjunction with the Centre Manager, help with funding and financial recording.

For a copy of the job description or for further information please email Ruth. 

Ruth Seabright

Manager

Waikato Environment Centre

PO Box 19104,

Hamilton 3204

Email: ruth@envirocentre.org.nz

 Applications close Wednesday July 9^th. 

The Green Living Show & NZ Organic Natural Expo

5th - 6th July, ASB Showgrounds, 10am - 5pm .

Explore four shows in one event: Organisc & Natural; Healthy Lifestyle; Ecobuild, New Build, Renovation & Retrofit; Clean Energy & Green foods. For more info see www.thegreenlivingshow.co.nz and www.organicexpo.co.nz. 

For tickets see www.eventfinder.co.nz

How to make a Bird Feeder

1. Mix dry ingredients into bowl. Use a 2:1 ratio of dry to oil/fat.

2. Melt some lard or suet in a pan, add dry mix. Stir until all fat abosorbed and mixture sticks together. Dry ingredients can be rolled oats, cheese, old crackers, seeds etc.

3. Make a hole in bottom of yoghurt pot, thread thru length of string, pack the pot with the warm fat mixture. 

4. Place in fridge overnight, then cut thru and peel away pot. Tie a big knot at one end of the string to secure the cake.

5. Hang cake in a tree or shrub and wait for birds to come and feast.

Chartwell Garden Club

Meets 7:30pm first Wednesday of the month at Chartwell co-operating parish, cnr of Belmont Ave & Comries Rd.

For more info, phone Pam 07 850 4294

Street March against Family Violence - Wednesday 25th June

Meet in Countdown Carpark on Bridge St 12:15pm - allow about an hour for the march.

March will proceed along Bridge street towards Victoria Street, left into Victoria Street to Ward street, left into Ward St and head towards Civic Plaza for speeches and comments, pledges. Any enquiries, contact Lila Jones, HAIP, 07 834 314807 834 3148

Volunteers needed for potting seedlings

Thursday 10am til noon, at 13 Sexton Rd, Rototuna, Hamilton.

Bring a trowel or small spade.  Ph Alan on 07 855 291907 855 2919 or 0272 249 6220272 249 622

Annual Tree & Plant Sale at Hamilton Gardens

At: Hamilton Gardens, Camellia Carpark. Enter Gate 2 from Cobham Drive, and down on the left is the entrance to a large sealed area, for parking.

Saturday 5th July 9am - 1pm.

If selling, please contact Don Harwood on 07 843 900707 843 9007 or email don.harwood@philips.com

AGM for Riverlea Environment Society Inc.

27 Hudson St, Hamilton on 3rd July at 7:30pm.

Insect Photographer Bryce McQuillan will show us his amazing images and talk about the hidden insect life in Hammond Bush - his favourite place to take photos. All welcome.

Curtain Tracking needed

We at the Waikato Environment Centre are working with the Waimarie Curtain Bank to help put curtains in homes around Hamilton. This is part of a Healthy Homes initiative, helping homes stay warm and dry. We have curtains, but need tracks desperately. If you can help, please phone us on 07 839 4452. Thank You!

The Demise of New Zealand's Freshwaters

Our lakes, rivers and groundwater outside of the conservation estate are in a perilous state. In his 2014 Charles Fleming Lecture, Dr Mike Joy suggests it is past time for scientists to come out from behind their microscopes, binoculars and computer screens and make a stand on the many environmental issues facing New Zealaners.

Hamilton:  7:30pm Wednesday 25 June.

A.G.30, Block A, University of Waikato. 

In June and July, Mike Joy will undertake a public lecture tour, visiting all ten branches of the Royal Society of NZ. For details of the tour, visit www.royalsociety.org.nz/events

Successful Community Gardens - Local Food for Local People

Sustainability of community gardens: examples of success.

Conference Room, Te Ara Hou, 100 Morrinsville Rd, Hamilton. Friday June 27th, 12 noon - 2pm. 

Bring your lunch or purchase at Just Food Cafe next door. 

Community Tree Planting - Hammond Bush, a special bush remnant.

Saturday 28th June from 1-3pm, Hammond Bush.

Meet us at the Malcolm St end of the Hammond Bush boardwalk.  Bring a spade and gloves if you can, and wear sturdy footwear.  Children welcome.  Check out our facebook page for more directions.

Mangapu River Community Planting

Saturday 28th June, 9am - 12pm

2,000 plants to be rehomed. Meet opposite Te Wharekura o Maniapoto on 306 Oparure Rd for karakia and briefing 9am.  Bring spades, gumboots, warm clothing, water, snacks and wet weather gear.  Please RSVP by 25th June to  Paul 0800 800 401 or Ngahuia 0800 668 285.

Pukemokemoke Preliminary Work

If you are interested in helping the working bee do some preliminary work before planting, you are most welcome to go to the Pukemokemoke Reserve about 9:30 or 10am on Saturday morning.

Bring lunch and hot water for a drink.Contact Alan Leadley on 07 855291907 8552919 or 0272249622, or email mualleadley@xtra.co.nz