April 2018 Tree Crops Conference 2018Tauranga Racecourse, 1383 Cameron Rd, Greerton, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty How does your garden grow?The conference aims to broaden participants' understanding of how plants interact with some elements of their environment. This hopefully will lead to the production of more rewarding crops for growers. Speakers will present current New Zealand research and practice on pollination, disease control and nutrition. >>More info hereWho Awareness Month – AprilHow much do you know about the iconic Blue Duck that graces our $10 bill? For Whio Awareness month you can find loads of activities, information and games to learn more about this beautiful native bird. >>Check out the website here.Nature Kids School Holiday ProgrammeNature Kids Adventure Club is our popular School Holiday Programme for kids who are keen to explore, create and adventure! Our fun and fascinating School Holiday Programme gets kids outdoors - discovering and connecting with the natural world. Each day of our holiday programme is filled with creative, fun and fascinating nature-based activities, exploring our beautiful backyard, Mount Maunganui. Healthy Living ExpoQueen Elizabeth Youth Centree, Cnr of Devonport and 11th Ave, Tauranga A Festival for all walks of life. A chance to learn - experience - share and enjoy the wonders of holistic healing. Free seminars & refreshments available. Update: Student Volunteer Week 2018#SVW2018 is live! Download resources, register events and try our Facebook camera effect! Tag us @VolunteeringNZ and use #SVW2018 in your posts on social media. The theme for 2018 is Give. Grow. Inspire. We're encouraging students to give their time, grow their skills, and inspire others to do the same. Suffrage 125 begins!2018 will be a busy year of activities which mark the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage and celebrate the diverse women who have been championing social change in New Zealand. The Suffrage 125 events page is live on the Ministry for Women website. The events page will act as a hub for all Suffrage 125 celebrations and activities across the country and you can submit your events to be included. You can also download the Suffrage 125 symbol for use with your activities. The official launch day for the Suffrage 125 celebrations is on 7 March 2018. Other key dates are 28 July (when the petition was presented to parliament), 19 September (when women were granted the right to vote), and 28 November (when women voted for the first time in a national election). >> Visit the Ministry for Women website for more information.MYD Enterprise Funding Available27 February 2018 Can you develop young people's enterprise skills?MYD is on the lookout for quality youth development opportunities that have an enterprise focus. If you are a New Zealand registered organisation working with young people, and you have the capacity and capability to assist them to develop enterprise skills, you may be able to apply for funding. >> For more info, click hereYoung Enviro Leaders OpportunityThanks to the generous support of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-New Zealand) the New Zealand Association for Environmental Education (NZAEE) is able to host a Young Enviro Leaders Delegation at their upcoming conference. Financial assistance and complementary registration will be made available to a number of senior secondary students (>16 years) and young adults wishing to attend the 2018 NZAEE Conference at Wellington Girls’ College from the 18th to the 20th of April. More information and the link to apply can be found here: http://www.nzaeeconference.nz/young-enviro-leaders-delegation-scholarship.html Taiohi Taiao Youth Jam 2018Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s annual secondary schools event is coming up in Ōhope Beach on May 15-17, with a focus on emergency management and disaster response. Two y11-12 students from each BOP secondary school will be selected to attend this interactive training camp. For more info, visit our website. Echo walking festival: Coromandel to Kaimais7-22 April 2018 Follow winding tracks through spectacular scenery and amazing views. Explore our backyard and learn about our local history. Hike across hills, discover pools and waterfalls, get a bit of exercise and enjoy our local bush and beach. From an hour's walk to full day tramps, there's something for everyone and every fitness level. >> For more info, click hereRotorua OneChance Youth Awards 2018 Nominations Close April 8thThese awards aim to:
REDTIDE Climate Action SummitJoin us to collaborate in stimulating discussion and strategies combining Indigenous environmental science, activism and scientific observations in this summit, which will feature keynote speakers, interactive sessions and a festival of Artists. International Indigenous Climate Action Summit May 3 - 6, 2018 Youth Conference May 1 - 2, 2018
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