Throughout July and August, the Waimakariri Biodiversity Trust is hosting five free talks by ecologists who are uncovering the extraordinary native plants, wildlife and habitats throughout the District. These entertaining talks will inform about the different species of plants and animals indigenous to our district.
You will get a fresh perspective on the diverse environment in Waimakariri District from the mountains to the sea and everything in between.
The Waimakariri Biodiversity Trust was established last year to support activities protecting and restoring our District’s unique range of habitats.
• Admission: Free – Optional gold coin donation to the Waimakariri Biodiversity Trust at the door.
• For more information and to Register: go to Waimakariri Biodiversity Trust on Facebook or Eventbrite.
Save the Dates:
5 July – Backyard Biodiversity – the good, the bad and the Bugly! Presenter: Mike Bowie, Ecologist and entomologist from Lincoln University.
Venue: Woodend Community Centre, 6 School Road, Woodend
19 July – S.O.S – Save Our Soils! Presenter: Dr. Anish Shah, soil scientist at Lincoln University
Venue: Town Hall Function Room, Rangiora
2 August – Options for a Fiery Future: Wildfires, Plant flammability and Green fire breaks. Presenter: Assoc. Prof. Tim Curran, plant ecologist at Lincoln University.
Venue: Town Hall Function Room, Rangiora
16 August – Indigenous Dryland: Beyond Biodiversity. Presenters: Dr. Bex Dollery, Sue McGaw and Paula Greer. Ecologists specialising in dryland restoration.
Venue: Town Hall Function Room, Rangiora
30 August – Nature across urban and natural environments. Presenter: Dr. Colin Meurk, ecologist and researcher for Lincoln University, Canterbury University and Manaaki Whenua
Venue: Town Hall Function Room, Rangiora
The Waimakariri Biodiversity Trust was established last year to support activities protecting and restoring our District’s unique range of habitats.
