Native plant rescue
The Whau River Catchment Trust is a non-profit environmental group, delivering ecological restoration projects all across the catchment with the support of our amazing west Auckland community.
We are holding a weeding bee to care for our local environment at Jomac Esplanade, Jomac Place in Avondale. Together, we’ll be working to remove invasive vines that are smothering our native trees and grasses. It's a lovely spot, off the beaten track, with stunning views across the Mōtū Manawa-Pollen Island Marine Reserve. This work will help to restore the native coastal forest, providing a crucial buffer zone to protect the reserve.
We will provide all volunteers with hand tools and gloves, plus juice and biscuits for morning tea. Meeting at the accessway to the reserve, between 26 and 32 Jomac Place, Avondale.
Please bring sturdy, closed-in shoes (old sneakers, tramping shoes or gumboots are best - no sandals or jandals); clothing suitable for working outdoors; sunblock and a sunhat; and plenty of drinking water.
The terrain can be a little challenging, especially when the ground is muddy from rain, so you will need to be confident on your feet. If it's raining the event may still go ahead, so bring a raincoat if it looks like it might be wet.
No experience required. Volunteers must be at least 12yo.
Several hours on Sunday 8 November, starting at 9:30am and finishing no later than 12pm.
Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
Conservation