Waikato Biodiversity Forum Event
Conservation Week 11–18 September
Free Family Fun Event - Walk, Bike and Bush
9.30am - 3pm, Sunday 11 September 2011
Walk or cycle beside the Kaniwhaniwha Stream and along the Nikau Track (Mt Pirongia) while enjoying beautiful native bush and restoration plantings.
Includes sausage sizzle lunch in the bush and local music from Big Muffin Serious Band, a guided walk to explore caves, watch electric fishing or go on a hunt to find bush treasures.
Transport from Hamilton to the Kaniwhaniwha Stream carpark (Karamu Limeworks Road) can be arranged.
For catering purposes booking by Wednesday 7th September 2011 is essential - Moira Cursey 07 846 5066 or 0272223791 or m.cursey@xtra.co.nz
Show your natural affection for NZ at Barrett's Bush
Sunday 18 September 2011
10.30am - 1.30pm
Show your natural affection for NZ by:
• Exploring a bush reserve that is not readily accessible to the public
• Learning more about native plants and testing your knowledge
• Helping plant trees as a memento of your visit
• Having fun finding and identifying insects in the bush
• Releasing native trees to grow strongly
Place to meet: Koromatua School, Koromatua Road, off Tuhikaramea Road to be transported to Barrett Bush
What to bring: Lunch and drink, strong boots/shoes/wet weather gear
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