October Weed Action Events are as follows:
Events Postponed (wait for more settled weather to be rescheduled)
- Kowharewa Bay – working on the low tide to access areas around the rocks towards Pacific Bay, main target sweet pea bush and cotoneaster. Meet at the picnic table near the toilets. Update: Postponed as heavy rain is expected.
- Pacific Bay, Ginger Mission – 10am- noon we’ve cleared a path in to the ginger in the council gully and need a team to help cut n paste the ginger both here and some on private land next door. Meet at the pond just as the road levels out (opposite no 23 or 25). Update/Postponed til further notice.
Coming up
- Fri 25th October – 10am to noon, friends of William Parata Wellington Scenic Reserve Weed Blitz / Ramble – come and learn and work to remove weeds with other locals and make a difference in this special place! Our main target is moth plant and we will continue to clear gorse and blackberry.
Please note: events are weather dependent so please RSVP for updates | text Wendy on 0225261972 or email Wendy here.
What to wear sturdy shoes, long clothes, weather protection
What to bring gardening gloves and hand tools if you have them (or you can borrow them from our kit) , bring your own allergy medication (we have a basic first aid kit).
Here’s some photos of the last mission in Pacific Bay, the good, the bad and the ugly (not the people the plants!).