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. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Discover the biodiversity & history of the forest with Ōtanewainuku Kiwi Trust by joining a guided walk. The walks will start on the hour from 9am with last walk at 2pm. The 11am & 1pm walks will be ideal for families with young children as our school educator will be taking them. There will be someone at the shelter […]
Get ready for the first annual 'Waddle the Mount'! A penguin-themed charity fun-run (or walk, or waddle!) around Mount Maunganui’s base track. Support the Kororā (little blue penguins) and the Western Bay Wildlife Trust. Penguin themes dress-up is encouraged, with spot prizes up for grabs and free activities for the whole family. Starting on the grass […]
We warmly invite our community to visit the project today, and find out more about what we do. Volunteers will be on hand to share our stories, answer questions and guide you into the bush. You’ll be able to get close to the predator control techniques and equipment we use (in a safe manner), and […]
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 […]
