Waimatua Rural Women visit – 10 October 2019
A keen group braved the Southland spring weather to visit the Nursery and Education Centre on the evening of 10th October 2019. Chris met them at the bus park and walked and talked through the orchard, deciduous tree garden, daffodil patch, past the fruit cages, vegetable gardens and Nursery. We walked around the pond on the new track explaining the history of the QEII protected area, the significance of the kahikatea forest remnant, and talked about pond and restoration planting. Although the tracks were above the waterline, the restoration plantings were sitting in water after a very wet spring period. All plants are locally grown and planting the right plant in the right place is the key to success. A brief spell walking through the Nursery where plants are grown for a variety of community projects and individuals was followed by a warmer stay in the Education Centre where Chris explained the history of the building and its use – primarily for schools but also accommodating a wide range of workshops. Members explored the various murals, posters, photographs and resources used for educational purposes. It was great to be able to show a new group what we do at the Nursery and Education Centre.
Chris
Posted: 14 October 2019