Attend the Flaxroots Conference and access training and practical workshops, information from experts, and a chance to network with like-minded individuals, representatives from volunteer groups and environmental agencies.

Learn how to start, develop and complete your own local environmental protection and restoration work.

• Where: Bay of Plenty Polytechnic in Tauranga
• When: 23 March 2013
• How much: $25

Topics include: planning your project, getting volunteers, urban and rural restoration, latest trends, professionalism, kaitiakitanga, pest control, planning, plant propagation, social media, funding models, whakapapa, conservation 101.

We’re lucky to have a thriving network of local community projects in the area, and this conference also provides a showcase and celebration of their work. Come along and meet the people making it happen for the local environment in the Bay of Plenty and Eastern Waikato areas.

Registration and enquiries

Tauranga Area Office
Phone:	+64 7 578 7677
Email:
Full office details

Flaxroots Conference is supported by: Department of Conservation, Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, NZ Landcare Trust, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Tauranga Environment Centre, University of Waikato, Conservation Volunteers New Zealand and the Waikato Biodiverity Forum.

This event is part of the 9th annual Sustainable Backyards Festival hosted by the Tauranga Environment Centre.