Download Events for Opening of the Aongatete Nature Trail

Events for Opening of the Aongatete Nature Trail
These events are part of Conservation Week 2016
Main Opening Ceremony
Date
Opening/Unveiling of the ‘Aongatete Nature Trail’
(Interpretative boards)
Tuesday 13 September 2016
Start time:
3.00pm (Afternoon tea followed by opening)
End time:
4.30pm
Location/venue
:
Aongatete Outdoor Education Centre, 834 Wright Rd, near
Katikati
Event Title:
Official unveiling of the Interpretative boards located on the tracks around
Aongatete Lodge and in the Forest by Mayor Ross Paterson followed by the
opportunity to peruse some of the signs at your leisure on a 800 meter walk
around the nature trail loop track
Aongatete Outdoor Education Centre and Aongatete Forest Restoration Trust
are working together to improve the environmental education focus at
Aongatete. These 29 interpretive panels is a start and covers the geology,
interesting aspects of the ecosystem, conservation activities and some Rongoa
properties of the surrounding Kaimai forest. The project has been funded by
grants from the Western Bay of Plenty, Lion Foundation and DOC
Who is this
event made for
Cost
All interested
Booking/
Registration
To Register:
Gold coin donation per participant, please.
email:
[email protected]
or phone 07 5520215
OR if you can’t make the above ----- go to next page
Event Title:
Date
A Spring Walk in Aongatete Forest. This will
cover all the signs
Sunday 11 September
Start time:
10.00
End time:
12.30
Location:
Aongatete Forest Car Park 834 Wright Rd, near
Katikati
Come for a walk in Aongatete Forest accompanied by Trust volunteers. Enjoy
the early spring bird song, the result 10 years of active pest control. Be the
first to view the newly installed Nature Trail signs which give a magnificent
interpretation of the bush and its inhabitants.
Aongatete Outdoor Education Centre and Aongatete Forest Restoration Trust
are working together to improve the environmental education focus at
Aongatete. These 29 interpretive panels is a start and covers the geology,
interesting aspects of the ecosystem, conservation activities and some Rongoa
properties of the surrounding Kaimai forest. The project has been funded by
grants from the Western Bay of Plenty, Lion Foundation and DOC
Who is this event made
for
Suitable for all ages. Uneven and undulating bush
track. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing.
Carry snacks and water.
Bring a raincoat.
Cost:
Gold coin donation per walker, please.
Booking/ Registration:
To Register:
-
email: [email protected]
Or Call Barbara Mobile: 021 2385 195