Conservation

Volunteering on Kapiti Island

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Date: 30 June 2023 to 2 July 2023.
Trip type: Predator control.
Location: Kapiti Island.
Author: Sarah Fisher.
Trampers: Jamie Hawkins Elder, Anne de Ferron, Sarah Fisher.

Volunteering on Kapiti Island On Friday at 8am I was waiting with Anne, Jamie and nine other volunteers to jump in the boat and head across to Kapiti Island to volunteer for three days doing trapline work on the island. On arrival we headed straight to the biosecurity room to go through all our gear and … Read more

Baring Head Conservation Trip

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Date: 22 June 2019.
Trip type: EM - Volunteer Conservation.
Location: Baring Head.
Author: Mark L.
Trampers: Shauna (leader), Gareth, Sophie, Elly, David M, Helen, Mark L and Ewen.

Aerial view of beach at Baring Head

A club trip with a Saturday 9am start feels a bit decadent.  Grabbing some extra large almond croissants on the way to the meeting point, more so.  Even better though is the cause we are off to support – helping the Friends of Baring Head Trust in their work to restore the natural habit around … Read more