Cleaning The Environment
We do not own any of this information. This is all to the credit of Gerard Kelly. If you want to attend any of these events please contact her first at: Gerard Kelly
Community Planting Co-ordinator | Parks and Open Spaces
DDI: 07 838 6501 | Mob: 021 286 2066| Email: [email protected]
If you have any pictures of you helping out the environment, please don't feel shy to send them to us and we can put it on our website to acknowledge your effort.
Community Planting Co-ordinator | Parks and Open Spaces
DDI: 07 838 6501 | Mob: 021 286 2066| Email: [email protected]
If you have any pictures of you helping out the environment, please don't feel shy to send them to us and we can put it on our website to acknowledge your effort.
Project description: Gully Restoration Project.
Come along and help continue the gully restoration of this iconic gully at A.J.Seeley Reserve started by Dr Alwyn Seeley over 50 years ago! Removal of environmental weeds, track maintenance, restoration planting, and stream erosion control. Come and join neighbours and other volunteers to continue improving this central city hidden gem, as part of the wider urban restoration programme in the city. When: Every Monday (except December and January). Where: A.J.SEELEY GULLY RESERVE, Armagh St, Hamilton. Meet by A.J.Seeley Gully Reserve park sign Armagh St. Time: 9.30am – 2.00pm. |
Project description: REMNANT KAHIKATEA FOREST RESTORATION.
Continue the removal of tradescantia (Wandering Willie) from the reserve. We are aiming to have the park clear of this invasive weed by the end of 2014. Other tasks include removing graffiti and general cleanup. Conservation volunteers meet every Monday from 10.30 to 2.30pm. Come along and meet other locals with similar interests and gain some native plant knowledge and restoration experience. When: Every Monday (except December and January). Where: JUBILEE PARK, Boundary Road, Hamilton. Meet at Migrant Centre car park Boundary Road. Time: 10.30am – 2.30pm. |
Project description: GULLY RESTORATION PROJECT.
Mangaiti Gully Restoration Group.
A local group restoring the Mangaiti Park gully along the Kirikiriroa Stream back to the original flora and fauna typical of Waikato gullies in pre-European times. This project has the full support of Hamilton City Council. This is an ideal “community based” project. It requires a variety of skills, and can be undertaken by people from all age groups from teenagers through to retirees. If you would like to be involved in setting up this group, please contact Rex Bushell on 854-0973 or reply on his blog. http://gullyrestoration.blogspot.co.nz.
When: Every Wednesday (except December and January).
Where: MANGAITI PARK, Grenache Place, Hamilton. Meet below bridge that crosses from Grenache Place to St James Drive, check with Mangaiti group co-ordinator as sometimes they meet at Sexton Road entrance.
Time: 9.00am – 12pm.
Project description: NATIVE FOREST AND PEAT LAKE RESTORATION PROJECT.
A partnership project with the University of Waikato, Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC),Tui 2000 Inc, Hamilton City Council, Hamilton Zoo, and Nga Manu Toopu O Kirikiriroa who are working with community groups to reconstruct forest types of the Waikato ecological area and peat lakes. The reconstruction started on existing farmland in 2004. Conservation volunteers, community groups and Friends of Waiwhakareke (FOW) to date have planted over 180,000 native plants. A recent ‘Arbor Day’ planting had 1400 volunteers plant over 23,500 native plants. Come and help continue this great project for the future with the planting and maintenance of existing plantings. This is a 500 year project! For further information www.waiwhakareke.co.nz
When: Every Friday (except December and January)
Where: WAIWHAKAREKE NATURAL HERITAGE PARK - Brymer Road, Hamilton. Meet at gate entrance opposite the Hamilton Zoo, sometimes meet at Baverstock Road entrance opposite Farnborough Drive – check project notice board on the day.
Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm
FRIENDS OF WAIWHAKAREKE
Project Description: REMNANT KAHIKATEA FOREST RESTORATION
Group meets on a regular basis to undertake various environmental tasks within park.
Come and help with the removal of pest plants and invasive weeds from the most important remnant bush area in Hamilton City. This mixed podocarp forest of 5 hectares that recently had tradescantia (Wandering Willie) weed covering the forest floor reducing natural bush regeneration. The group have targeted the removal of this weed and are down to the last remaining scatterings. Come along and help with this project and have a sense of contributing positively to the urban restoration of Hamilton City. Some planting of the forest edges, pest animal monitoring and control.
When: Every second Saturday of the month (except December and January)
Where: JUBILEE PARK, Boundary Road, Hamilton. Meet at Migrant Centre car park Boundary Road, or if late follow board walk around
bush area, a sign will be out showing where the group is working.
Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm
Other contacts:
Jubilee
Care Group - Katherine
839 4452 or 021 267 2773
[email protected] or www.envirocentre.org.nz
Project Description: GULLY AND STREAMSIDE RESTORATION PROJECT
MANGAKOTUKUTUKU STREAM CARE GROUP
The group meets on a regular basis to undertake various environmental tasks within the park, such as stream side and gully restoration as well as wetland construction. This is a very active group with a strong interest in stream restoration techniques. The group have raised funds for fish passages, in-stream habitat restoration and a wetland construction. They have a great website resource link see www.stream.org.nz
When: Every second Saturday of the month (except December and January)
Where: SANDFORD PARK, Waterford Road, Hamilton
Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Other contacts:
Mangakotukutuku Stream Care Group
FRIENDS OF WAIWHAKAREKE
Project description: NATIVE FOREST AND PEAT LAKE RESTORATION PROJECT
A partnership project with the University of Waikato, Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC),Tui 2000 Inc, Hamilton City Council, Hamilton Zoo, and Nga Manu Toopu O Kirikiriroa are working with community groups to reconstruct forest types of the Waikato ecological area and peat lake. The
reconstruction has started on existing farmland in 2004. Conservation volunteers and community groups and Friends of Waiwhakareke (FOW) to date have planted over 180,000 native plants. A recent Arbor day planting had 1400 volunteers plant over 23,500 native plants. Come and help continue this great project for the future with the planting and maintenance of existing plantings. This is a 500 year project! For further information www.waiwhakareke.co.nz
When: Every last Saturday of the month (except December and January)
Where: WAIWHAKAREKE NATURAL HERITAGE PARK - Brymer Road, Hamilton (gate entrance opposite the Hamilton Zoo, sometimes meet at Baverstock Road entrance opposite Farnborough Drive – check project notice board on the day)
Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm
Project description: REMNANT SWAMP MAIRE AND PUKATEA FOREST
Hammond Park a regionally significant remnant of indigenous forest that occupies a terrace adjacent to the Waikato River in Hamilton City. This floristically diverse riparian margin is home to range of species such as the rare native long-tailed bat, swamp maire, tui, bellbird, glow worms and morepork. The bush area “hangs” between an upper scarp and a lower scarp, or cliff face, which falls to the river. The landform features with surface and subsurface water flows in this area has lead to characteristic swamp or semi-swamp forest type. A key feature of this site is a small population if swamp maire (Syzygium maire), which has become locally and regionally rare. The Riverlea Environment Society Inc (RESI) are undertaking a forest and riverside restoration project based on a report in 2000 by the Centre of Biodiversity and Ecology Research (CBER)
‘A Restoration Plan for Hammond Bush’ for Hamilton City Council. The objectives of the group are to protect and enhance the environment and other amenity values of the area. Engaging with local government on matters of planning and resource consent processes that may impact the
quality of life in the area. For further information see; www.resi.org.nz
When: Every last Saturday of the month (except December and January)
Where: HAMMOND PARK - Malcolm St, Hamilton (follow concrete path from Malcolm St entrance to boardwalk entry to bush area)
Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Other contacts:
RIVERLEA ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY INC (RESI)
Andrea Graves ph 07 856 1575 or email: [email protected] or see website www.resi.org.nz or Facebook www.facebook.com/riverleaenvironment
Project description: GULLY RESTORATION PROJECT
Removal of environmental weeds in a neighbourhood park gully restoration project. Fairly steep banks, require physically fit people and dedicated to removing all the infestation of Ivy, privet, woolly nightshade, bamboo. Require gardening gloves and lots of energy!
When: Every last Sunday of the month (except December and January).
Presently we are undertaking weeding or planting on most Sundays with Hillcrest Adventurers, please call to check for activities on a weekly basis.
Where: HUMAIRE PARK – Cranwell Place, Hamilton. Meet by the park entrance Cranwell place, off Berkley Ave
Time: 9.00am - 11.00am
Other contacts:
Josh Nachowitz
Hillcrest Adventurers
MANGAONUA CARE GROUP
Ph 07 856 2866
[email protected]
Project description: WEEDBUSTERS GROUP
Local community group, Hamilton branch of Forest & Bird and Miropiko Kindergarten are undertaking a small gully and riverside reserve restoration programme. The groups are targeting the removal of environmental weeds and planting in the gully and riverside areas. Come and join a group of
experienced gully restorers and bird enthusiasts to help with this project. There is a management plan for this park see http://www.hamilton.co.nz/our-city/parks/parkmanagementplans/Documents/Miropiko%20Reserve%202001.pdf
When: Every last Sunday of the month (except December and January)
Where: MIROPIKO RESERVE - 339 River Road, Hamilton (parking up Stanley St or Oakley Ave).
Time: 10.30 – 12.00pm
Other contacts:
MIROPIKO CARE GROUP
Katherine Hay ph 839 4452 or 021 267 2773 [email protected] or www.envirocentre.org.nz
Project description: GULLY, STREAMSIDE AND WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECT
TZU CHI FOUNDATIUON and local residents meet on a regular basis to undertake various environmental tasks within the park, such as stream side, gully and wetland restoration. The group meet at the Perindale Drive entrance to the park, off River Road. The group are committed to a long term project that follows the Donny Park management plan objectives (see for further information http://www.hamilton.co.nz/our-city/parks/parkmanagementplans/Documents/Donny%20Park%202004.pdf).
When: Every last Sunday of the month (except December and January)
Where: DONNY PARK, Perindale Drive, Hamilton
Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Other contacts:
TZU CHI FOUNDATION
Mangaiti Gully Restoration Group.
A local group restoring the Mangaiti Park gully along the Kirikiriroa Stream back to the original flora and fauna typical of Waikato gullies in pre-European times. This project has the full support of Hamilton City Council. This is an ideal “community based” project. It requires a variety of skills, and can be undertaken by people from all age groups from teenagers through to retirees. If you would like to be involved in setting up this group, please contact Rex Bushell on 854-0973 or reply on his blog. http://gullyrestoration.blogspot.co.nz.
When: Every Wednesday (except December and January).
Where: MANGAITI PARK, Grenache Place, Hamilton. Meet below bridge that crosses from Grenache Place to St James Drive, check with Mangaiti group co-ordinator as sometimes they meet at Sexton Road entrance.
Time: 9.00am – 12pm.
Project description: NATIVE FOREST AND PEAT LAKE RESTORATION PROJECT.
A partnership project with the University of Waikato, Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC),Tui 2000 Inc, Hamilton City Council, Hamilton Zoo, and Nga Manu Toopu O Kirikiriroa who are working with community groups to reconstruct forest types of the Waikato ecological area and peat lakes. The reconstruction started on existing farmland in 2004. Conservation volunteers, community groups and Friends of Waiwhakareke (FOW) to date have planted over 180,000 native plants. A recent ‘Arbor Day’ planting had 1400 volunteers plant over 23,500 native plants. Come and help continue this great project for the future with the planting and maintenance of existing plantings. This is a 500 year project! For further information www.waiwhakareke.co.nz
When: Every Friday (except December and January)
Where: WAIWHAKAREKE NATURAL HERITAGE PARK - Brymer Road, Hamilton. Meet at gate entrance opposite the Hamilton Zoo, sometimes meet at Baverstock Road entrance opposite Farnborough Drive – check project notice board on the day.
Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm
FRIENDS OF WAIWHAKAREKE
Project Description: REMNANT KAHIKATEA FOREST RESTORATION
Group meets on a regular basis to undertake various environmental tasks within park.
Come and help with the removal of pest plants and invasive weeds from the most important remnant bush area in Hamilton City. This mixed podocarp forest of 5 hectares that recently had tradescantia (Wandering Willie) weed covering the forest floor reducing natural bush regeneration. The group have targeted the removal of this weed and are down to the last remaining scatterings. Come along and help with this project and have a sense of contributing positively to the urban restoration of Hamilton City. Some planting of the forest edges, pest animal monitoring and control.
When: Every second Saturday of the month (except December and January)
Where: JUBILEE PARK, Boundary Road, Hamilton. Meet at Migrant Centre car park Boundary Road, or if late follow board walk around
bush area, a sign will be out showing where the group is working.
Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm
Other contacts:
Jubilee
Care Group - Katherine
839 4452 or 021 267 2773
[email protected] or www.envirocentre.org.nz
Project Description: GULLY AND STREAMSIDE RESTORATION PROJECT
MANGAKOTUKUTUKU STREAM CARE GROUP
The group meets on a regular basis to undertake various environmental tasks within the park, such as stream side and gully restoration as well as wetland construction. This is a very active group with a strong interest in stream restoration techniques. The group have raised funds for fish passages, in-stream habitat restoration and a wetland construction. They have a great website resource link see www.stream.org.nz
When: Every second Saturday of the month (except December and January)
Where: SANDFORD PARK, Waterford Road, Hamilton
Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Other contacts:
Mangakotukutuku Stream Care Group
FRIENDS OF WAIWHAKAREKE
Project description: NATIVE FOREST AND PEAT LAKE RESTORATION PROJECT
A partnership project with the University of Waikato, Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC),Tui 2000 Inc, Hamilton City Council, Hamilton Zoo, and Nga Manu Toopu O Kirikiriroa are working with community groups to reconstruct forest types of the Waikato ecological area and peat lake. The
reconstruction has started on existing farmland in 2004. Conservation volunteers and community groups and Friends of Waiwhakareke (FOW) to date have planted over 180,000 native plants. A recent Arbor day planting had 1400 volunteers plant over 23,500 native plants. Come and help continue this great project for the future with the planting and maintenance of existing plantings. This is a 500 year project! For further information www.waiwhakareke.co.nz
When: Every last Saturday of the month (except December and January)
Where: WAIWHAKAREKE NATURAL HERITAGE PARK - Brymer Road, Hamilton (gate entrance opposite the Hamilton Zoo, sometimes meet at Baverstock Road entrance opposite Farnborough Drive – check project notice board on the day)
Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm
Project description: REMNANT SWAMP MAIRE AND PUKATEA FOREST
Hammond Park a regionally significant remnant of indigenous forest that occupies a terrace adjacent to the Waikato River in Hamilton City. This floristically diverse riparian margin is home to range of species such as the rare native long-tailed bat, swamp maire, tui, bellbird, glow worms and morepork. The bush area “hangs” between an upper scarp and a lower scarp, or cliff face, which falls to the river. The landform features with surface and subsurface water flows in this area has lead to characteristic swamp or semi-swamp forest type. A key feature of this site is a small population if swamp maire (Syzygium maire), which has become locally and regionally rare. The Riverlea Environment Society Inc (RESI) are undertaking a forest and riverside restoration project based on a report in 2000 by the Centre of Biodiversity and Ecology Research (CBER)
‘A Restoration Plan for Hammond Bush’ for Hamilton City Council. The objectives of the group are to protect and enhance the environment and other amenity values of the area. Engaging with local government on matters of planning and resource consent processes that may impact the
quality of life in the area. For further information see; www.resi.org.nz
When: Every last Saturday of the month (except December and January)
Where: HAMMOND PARK - Malcolm St, Hamilton (follow concrete path from Malcolm St entrance to boardwalk entry to bush area)
Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Other contacts:
RIVERLEA ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY INC (RESI)
Andrea Graves ph 07 856 1575 or email: [email protected] or see website www.resi.org.nz or Facebook www.facebook.com/riverleaenvironment
Project description: GULLY RESTORATION PROJECT
Removal of environmental weeds in a neighbourhood park gully restoration project. Fairly steep banks, require physically fit people and dedicated to removing all the infestation of Ivy, privet, woolly nightshade, bamboo. Require gardening gloves and lots of energy!
When: Every last Sunday of the month (except December and January).
Presently we are undertaking weeding or planting on most Sundays with Hillcrest Adventurers, please call to check for activities on a weekly basis.
Where: HUMAIRE PARK – Cranwell Place, Hamilton. Meet by the park entrance Cranwell place, off Berkley Ave
Time: 9.00am - 11.00am
Other contacts:
Josh Nachowitz
Hillcrest Adventurers
MANGAONUA CARE GROUP
Ph 07 856 2866
[email protected]
Project description: WEEDBUSTERS GROUP
Local community group, Hamilton branch of Forest & Bird and Miropiko Kindergarten are undertaking a small gully and riverside reserve restoration programme. The groups are targeting the removal of environmental weeds and planting in the gully and riverside areas. Come and join a group of
experienced gully restorers and bird enthusiasts to help with this project. There is a management plan for this park see http://www.hamilton.co.nz/our-city/parks/parkmanagementplans/Documents/Miropiko%20Reserve%202001.pdf
When: Every last Sunday of the month (except December and January)
Where: MIROPIKO RESERVE - 339 River Road, Hamilton (parking up Stanley St or Oakley Ave).
Time: 10.30 – 12.00pm
Other contacts:
MIROPIKO CARE GROUP
Katherine Hay ph 839 4452 or 021 267 2773 [email protected] or www.envirocentre.org.nz
Project description: GULLY, STREAMSIDE AND WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECT
TZU CHI FOUNDATIUON and local residents meet on a regular basis to undertake various environmental tasks within the park, such as stream side, gully and wetland restoration. The group meet at the Perindale Drive entrance to the park, off River Road. The group are committed to a long term project that follows the Donny Park management plan objectives (see for further information http://www.hamilton.co.nz/our-city/parks/parkmanagementplans/Documents/Donny%20Park%202004.pdf).
When: Every last Sunday of the month (except December and January)
Where: DONNY PARK, Perindale Drive, Hamilton
Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Other contacts:
TZU CHI FOUNDATION
Tree Planting
Please also check out their community planting page at http://www.hamilton.co.nz/our-city/parks/communityplanting/Pages/default.aspx for updates on what’s on.