Join us for a morning of volunteer restoration work with Aongatete Forest Project. We may provide specific details here (depending on the operations plan) otherwise just come along and see what tasks are on offer. We suggest you bring clothing and footwear suitable for walking off track, gloves and any medication you need. Arrive at […]
We would like to invite you to the Maketū Wetlands AGM on Wednesday, 19th February, 5.30-7pm, at the Maketū Community Centre. Come along to hear more about your local Maketū environmental community group and what we have been up to over the year. Please confirm if you can come along by emailing janie@maketuwetlands.org.nz. Programme: 5.30pm […]
Feracol Operation – Phase 1 This is the start of our coordinated possum & rat control campaign which takes place over 3 Saturdays, spread out over the next 6 weeks. It’s a big job and your help is greatly appreciated. Today you’ll head out into the forest to place a tasty, non-toxic lure (Ferafeed) in […]
Join us for a morning of volunteer restoration work with Aongatete Forest Project. We may provide specific details here (depending on the operations plan) otherwise just come along and see what tasks are on offer. We suggest you bring clothing and footwear suitable for walking off track, gloves and any medication you need. Arrive at […]
Join us for a morning of volunteer restoration work with Aongatete Forest Project. Today we’re bagging up the possum-busting Feracol toxin that we need for our upcoming Volunteer Saturday. This is a sit-down task, so dodgy knees etc are welcome 
Feracol does contain peanuts, so if you’re allergic – stay away. Arrive at the […]
Regular workdays are held on the second Sunday of the month at Ōtanewainuku Forest, 680 Mountain Road, Oropi. Please arrive by 8.45am for a safety briefing and an outline of the work involved. Remember to wear the appropriate clothing and boots plus bring snacks, drinks, and protective weather gear. New volunteers are very welcome – please pre-register […]
Feracol Operation – Phase 2 Time for the real thing to go out into the bait station network. This is a big job, and an important one. Bring clothing and footwear suitable for walking off track, and a backpack containing water and any personal medication you might need. The Feracol bait is contained in paper […]
