Waitītiko plantings 2020

July 24th, 2020

Thanks to all STEPS members & community who helped us with plantings on the Roy Clements Treeway. Kath, Julie, Fleur, neighbours Talia and Charlie, Neil, Mac, Trevor, Freddie and Sel were just a few of those who helped out. The plants were provided by the Local Board, and Local Board members Margi and Christina were there on the day.

2020 planting Roy Clements Treeway
2020 planting group Roy Clements Treeway

On Saturday 18th more plants were put i the ground by Freddie, Trevor, Sel, and Liz – with just a few left now for under planting.

STEPS Lava Forest Planting Saturday 11 July 2020 10.30

June 29th, 2020

Put the date in your calendar and join STEPS @ 30 Alberton Ave end of Roy Clements Treeway (near MAGS)

Please bring a sunhat and sunblock, a raincoat, water bottle and gardening gloves.  Bring a spade if you have one – we have some spares.

Puriri
Puriri and titoki are key large trees in rare Auckland lava rock forests.

In 2018 and 2019, we planted the ephemeral wetland at the Treeway’s southern end. In 2020 we will enhance our rare Auckland lava rock forest*.

Come along, with family and friends, for a couple of hours of planting and help improve the biodiversity of the area.

Saturday 11th July 2020 at 10.30am ( Rain date: Sunday 19 July) @ 30 Alberton Ave end of Roy Clements Treeway (near MAGS)

If the weather looks poor, check www.meolacreek.org.nz after 8am.  Any questions, email: contact@meolacreek.org.nz  Learn more about STEPS or join us @  www.meolacreek.org.nz Like or follow us @ https://facebook.com/STEPSNZ

* see Auckland’s lava forest story & pictures in NZ Geographic at https://www.nzgeo.com/stories/eden-in-auckland/ 

STEPS has collaborated with Edendale school, SPICE and Auckland Council for this planting. Thanks to:

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Planting day – MAGS farm tributary

June 23rd, 2020

Watercare is supporting Mt Albert Grammar School to assist with some tree planting on their farm park next Sunday the 28 June. The school is inviting members of the local community to join in on the planting day. We will provide volunteers with coffee, a BBQ and have information available about the Central Interceptor project.

If anyone is interested, could they please rsvp to asbmagsfarm@mags.school.nz for numbers and catering.

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