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
Freddie September 11th, 2008
Many thanks to all those who turned out for the second planting day and successfully planted approximately 1400 plants. The boardwalk area is looking really good.
The details for the final boardwalk planting day for 2008:
Date: Sunday September 21
Time: 1pm
Place: Boardwalk on the Roy Clements Treeway [32 Alberton Ave]
So, please come along and joing in, and bring your friends!
Please bring: SPADE, GARDENING GLOVES, WARM CLOTHES, SUITABLE WORK BOOTS/SHOES OR GUMBOOTS, WET WEATHER GEAR (COATS) AND A COLD DRINK.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Rain date: Saturday September 27
Time: 1pm
Freddie August 28th, 2008
Hi,
We had a great turnout at the first planting day and managed to plant almost 1800 plants (more than expected). The plants are surviving well so far, so thanks to all who came along to help.
The details for the second of the three planting days are as follows:
Date: Saturday September 6
Time: 1pm
Place: Boardwalk on the Roy Clements Treeway [32 Alberton Ave]
So, please come along and joing in, and bring your friends!
Please bring: SPADE, GARDENING GLOVES, WARM CLOTHES, SUITABLE WORK BOOTS/SHOES OR GUMBOOTS, WET WEATHER GEAR (COATS), A COLD DRINK, AND A SNACK IF SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Rain date: Sunday September 7
Time: 1pm
Nick August 10th, 2008
Hi,
STEPS has received requests from Wai Care and Metrowater to become involved in three weekend planting days alongside the new boardwalk (which some of you may have already seen). We’re hoping to put approximately 1500 plants in the ground each weekend.
We’d love it if you could come along and join in – and bring your friends!
The details for the first of these planting days are as follows:
Date: Saturday August 16
Time: 1pm (till about 4pm, plus tea break)
Place: Alberton Ave end of the Roy Clements Treeway [32 Alberton Ave]
***Please note that a talk will be given beforehand regarding the project, planting techniques, plant species and spacing, and the planting plan for the day, plus health and safety issues. Therefore, please plan to be on site by 1pm***
All volunteers need to bring: SPADE, GARDENING GLOVES, WARM CLOTHES, SUITABLE WORK BOOTS/SHOES OR GUMBOOTS, WET WEATHER GEAR (COATS), PERSONAL MEDICATION IF NECESSARY (eg EPIPENS), A COLD DRINK, AND A SNACK IF SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Rain date: Sunday August 17
Time: 1pm
