stephen June 27th, 2010
Despite the challenging conditions (ranging from impenetrable scoria to ankle-deep mud), we managed to get over 800 plants into the ground. We decided on a more diverse species mix to enhance last year’s plantings. Species included wet-loving plants such as Carex lessoniana, giant umbrella sedge, swamp maire, and toetoe to terrestrial shrubland and forest species such as whau, wineberry, kowhai, lemonwood, and taraire. In addition, two species of threatened fern (Todea barbara and Cyclosorus interruptus), one species of threatened sedge (Baumea complanata), and swamp maire and Coprosma propinqua (both uncommon in the Auckland Region) now have new homes in the wetland.
Around 30 volunteers, including people from the Rasheed Memorial Trust, turned up to help on the day - so special thanks to them and the other volunteers. Thanks also to David Bowden from Auckland City Council for funding and helping to organise this event.
We have found a BIG SPADE - if anyone lost a spade, please email STEPS via this website.
stephen June 13th, 2010
Please find a flyer attached for our next planting day on Sunday June 20, from 10 am. The planting will involve additional planting in the wetland created last year adjacent to the boardwalk along the Roy Clements Treeway. The approximate location is http://www.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=-36.885499,174.729341&daddr=&geocode=&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=17&sll=-36.885084,174.729435&sspn=0.006814,0.008862&ie=UTF8&ll=-36.885653,174.729373&spn=0.003407,0.004431&t=h&z=18
Any time you can spare is always welcome.
Planting Day June 20th Flyer
stephen June 6th, 2010
On 30 May 2010 we had huge muster of 40-50 people for the planting of the south west stream bank by MAGS. Approximately 1200 plants were completed by 11.15, when we all enjoyed a sausage sizzle. It was a beautiful day, with perfect planting conditions after all the rain we have had.
We were thrilled to have continuing care from Roy Clements, Wai Care, Metrowater, Morphum and other supporters - our thanks to all. Our next planting is on 20 June - see notice below.
Also we will be continue with planting of the area with MAGS students on June 18th and the maintenance contractor All Drains, will be planting the inaccessible areas and under the pine trees etc soon.
stephen May 4th, 2010
This year’s planting days:
SUNDAY 30 MAY 10AM - Meet Fergusson Ave. Metrowater planting the west side of the stream - with STEPS.. Will walk through school grounds near the boarding hostel.
Click here to see where to meet on Google Maps. (opens in a separate window)
Roy Clements Treeway Planting Flyer
SUNDAY 20 JUNE 10 AM- Meet Fergusson Ave - STEPS planting the wetland.
SUNDAY 18TH JULY 10 AM - Meet at Megacentre entrance to Treeway - Morphum planting north east corner of Roy Clements treeway.
Please bring gloves and sturdy footwear etc., and a spade if possible. Light refreshments will be provided.
stephen July 27th, 2009
Saturday 25 July was a fine sunny day - and we had a lot of helpers planting along the boardwalk from Megacentre south to the new wetland.
Thanks to everyone, including our volunteers, Melissa and Metrowater for the plants.
Next planting day is
15 August, 10am - on the creekside at the end of Fergusson Ave.
ALL WELCOME.
Melissa Marler, our co-ordinator - is laying out plants and welcoming Gogul Muthu
Nick Goldwater, Freddie Sherwin, Jane Chatterly, Gogul Muthu, John Smith and Trevor Sherwin after putting the last few plants in the ground
Freddie June 22nd, 2009
A planting day beside the boardwalk adjacent to Meola Creek has been arranged for Saturday June 27, 10am
Meet at the 32 Alberton Ave end of the boardwalk in Mt Albert at 10am, or simply walk along the boardwalk and it won’t be too hard to find us.
Please bring gloves and sturdy footwear etc., and a spade if possible.
Rain date: Sunday June 28, 10am. If concerned about the weather, please call 849-3904 after 9.30am on Saturday.
Any time you can spare will be welcomed. Hope to see you there.
Freddie April 28th, 2009
STEPS applied for and received funding from the Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF) to restore a wetland adjacent to the Roy Clements Boardwalk, which runs alongside Meola Creek.
We need volunteers to help put around 2000 native plants in the ground, and will be holding our first planting day on
Saturday May 9, at 1pm.
We are coordinating this planting day with other plans for planting and maintenance along the boardwalk, so please let David Bowden, the Parks Volunteer Coordinator, know that you would like to attend by emailing him on david.bowden@aucklandcity.govt.nz
Please bring gloves, sturdy footwear and a spade [if you have one, not essential]. Refreshments will be provided.
meolacreek April 7th, 2009
The first stage of the Meola creek walkway has been completed in the Roy Clements Treeway on Mt Albert Grammar School grounds. A boardwalk was built by Metrowater, and native plantings were carried out by volunteers including STEPS, under the direction of Melissa Marler.
Within a month or two of completion the boardwalk and new weir had already shown their value as these pictures taken in February 09 show. And the plants are surviving the extremes of wet and dry they experience.
The weir will enable more water to filter through to the aquifer.
Another planting programme is planned for this winter - starting on the weekend of 9-10 May 2009.
Watch this space for more details.
Tags: Metrowater
Freddie November 11th, 2008
STEPS and the project managers for the Roy Clements boardwalk will be carrying out some hand-weeding for the non-sprayed areas of the new planting at the Alberton Ave end of the boardwalk and the edge of Meola Creek edge this Saturday morning, November 15, starting from 10 am.
We anticipate that it will take around 2-3 hours. Small handtools such as small forks or similar are ideal, also gloves.
If you can spare some time, please come along, all welcome
