Eco-Fun Day 11 December 2016
Southland Community Nursery, Otatara Landcare Group and Kiwi Conservation Club (KCC) teamed up for an exciting Eco-Fun Day on 11 December 2016.
The event started at the Community Nursery Education Centre where keen families picked up their Eco-Passport in which to record their stamps for activities.
The idea was to get outside and explore nature at Rances and Bushy Point. Activities included identifying bugs and plants and discovering the uses of some plants also becoming a legend alongside Otatara Landcare Group members and plant another tree in this forest in the making. Each plant had a number and after planting them children measured the height of their numbered plant and their own height to keep a record of growth in future years. Bushy Point is a “forest in the making“ and also a site where you can see conservation in action – you can visit the area any time from the public access and walkway on Bryson Road. There have been over 25,000 native plants planted here in the past 6 years - all by volunteers.
Families also saw what life lives in the pond (koura and damselfly larvae were pulled out of the nets), and children played games and learned all about pesky possums and other pests.
A lot of fun was had as well as learning about all the creatures that live in our own backyard – thanks to everyone who attended.
KCC is a childrens conservation club you can join at www.kcc.org.nz – you will receive 4 copies of the “Wild Things” magazine as well as being able to enjoy local outings – contact local KCC Coordinator Bronwyn 213 0017, [Enable JavaScript to view protected content] for further details.
Chris
Posted: 22 December 2016