Welcome to the February/March issue of our newsletter - there really is something for everyone! No Images? Click here World Wetlands Day is on 2 February each year. Seaweek - Kaupapa Moana 2017Celebrate our seasSeaweek – Kaupapa Moana 2017 runs from Saturday 25 February to Sunday 5 March 2017. This year's theme is Toiora te Moana – Toiora te Tangata – Healthy Seas, Healthy People. See how you can be part of Seaweek - Kaupapa Moana 2017 Friday, 3 March is World Wildlife Day - a global celebration of wildlife and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). NoticesFirst chick of the year arrivesThe first albatross chick in the 2017 breeding season at Taiaroa Head has hatched. More about the albatross chick arrival Annual Otago Wildlife Photography Competition 2017Get snap happy - enter Otago Museum’s 18th annual Otago Wildlife Photography Competition. Entries close Friday 3 March 2017. Keep Dunedin Beautiful AwardsRecognise volunteer groups and individuals who have contributed to keeping the city beautiful. Nominations close Thursday 16 March 2017. Email keepdunedinbeautiful@dcc.govt.nz or call 477 4000 to make a nomination. Keep Dunedin Beautiful Facebook page Eco Living in ActionEco Living in Action is Dunedin’s radio show about living more sustainably. With host Maureen Howard, on Otago Access Radio 105.4FM. Aired – every Thursday 2.30-3pm and repeated Mondays 8.30-9am. More details on the Otago Access Radio website. Boost your weed control battleWeedbusters and the QEII Community Weedbusting Project have small amounts of funding to help out groups doing weeds work in their local communities with tools, safety gear, training, herbicides, weed disposal, etc. Join a local weedbusting group in Dunedin Clutha District Council Biodiversity FundFunds activities that protect or enhance biodiversity in the Clutha District. For more information see the Biodiversity Funding Policy and download an application form or phone +64 3 419 0200. Volunteer activitiesNew year, new goalsWas one of your resolutions for the new year volunteering? Stay with that resolution by joining a local group doing good in the community. Check out what is on offer below, or click on the conservation groups link below for more groups Quarantine Island/Kamau TauruaThere is a range of ways to help out on the island. The Keeper can help find a ‘job’ that suits everyone’s level of fitness and interests. New Zealand Sea Lion TrustVolunteering with the Trust is a great way to learn new skills, get outdoors, meet new friends and share knowledge with the local community. If you would like to volunteer email info@sealiontrust.org.nz Restoration Working Bees at Otanomomo Scientific ReserveHead along to a Sunday working bee at one of the few surviving remnants of the original podocarp/broadleaf forest . The next dates are the 26 February and 26 of March from 1pm For more details and to register your interest please contact: Roy Johnstone Tomahawk/Smaills Beachcare TrustLend a hand at the Nursery or out on the Reserve. Nursery days are on Mondays 9.00 am-12.00pm Planting and planting maintenance at Tomahawk Beach Reserve on Tuesdays between 9.00am- 12.00pm If you're interested contact : Gaileen Ross The Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Group are seeking new recruitsThere are plenty of opportunities to get involved in volunteering with OPBG:
There are options for all so get in touch! Plant releasing at Orokonui Estuary/ Living LegendsThe grass has overtaken the native plants at Orokonui Estuary. Help save the plants at one of the next working bees on the 26 February or the 26 March. Gloves and tools supplied and a lift can be provided. Get in touch with Wendy at: orokonui.estuary.group@gmail.com
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