How about helping on 'the wild side'
If you treasure the landscape, space, sanctuary and the opportunities our wild parks offer around the margins of the city, then you may be keen to help the City Council to develop them.
The Council's park rangers regularly hold public events to give people the opportunity to help bring nature back to the city. Come and explore the wild side and join in on some of the planting action at different restoration sites.
Arrive on the day with spade in hand and sturdy footwear. Or, phone the contact for further details or directions to any of the locations. Spare tools are available if you need them.
The City Council welcomes the support of volunteers, community groups and businesses, including Trees for Canterbury and Honda, for supporting some of these projects.
Port Hills Ranger Di Carter shows young volunteers how to weed around young plants to encourage growth.
PLANTING DAYS
Coastal Area
Sandy Point 10 June 10.30am-12.30pm
This planting is not only restoration but Council working in with recreational users to provide an area for kite surfing and protection of land and birds.
Meet at entrance to Metro Refuse Station, off Dyers Rd. Contact Jason Roberts, 941 7540 or 027 224 5906.
Sth New Brighton 24 June 10.30am-12.30pm
Meet corner of Sturdee St and Marine Pde.Planting site will be signposted. Restoring natives to an area recently destroyed by fire. Contact Jason Roberts (as above).
Southshore Spit 1 July 10.30am12.30pm
Meet at end of Rockinghorse Rd. Restoring native vegetation to an area that has recently been cleared of boneseed, an introduced noxious weed. Contact Jason Roberts (as above).
Taylors Mistake (Giants Eye) 8 July 10am-noon
Meet opposite Nicholson Park. This on-going restorative native planting project is in an area of understated natural beauty. Contact Ian Surgenor on 941 7540 or 027 226 7359.
Travis Wetland
Community workdays for the Travis Wetland Trust are held on the third Saturday of each month, 9ammidday. Meet at the car park on Beach Rd. Contact John Skilton on 941 7540 or 0274 968 935.
Port Hills
The contact ranger is Di Carter on 941 7570 or 027 201-5653.
Marleys Hill 10 June 1-3pm
Meet top of Worsleys Rd, off the Summit Rd.
Dry Bush 17 June 1-3pm
Meet on Summit Rd at top of Huntsbury Track.
Eastside Bush 24 June 1-3pm
Meet at the end of Bowenvale Ave. Planting site is where Eastside Bush Track crosses the 4-wheel-drive track that descends from Victoria Park to Bowenvale valley.
Sign of the Bellbird 1 July 1-3pm
Meet at the Sign of the Bellbird, Summit Rd. Spring and Autumn maintenance days
Maintenance of the Port Hills plantings are held on four Saturday afternoons in spring and autumn. Contact Di Carter, 941-7570 or 027 201-5653 for details.
Port Hills Ranger Di Carter shows young volunteers how to weed around young plants to encourage growth.
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