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Native Planting & Maintenance Working Bees

Organisation:

WAI Wanaka

Category:

Conservation

Hours:

Both/Flexible

Locations:

Wānaka

WAI Wānaka is a community organisation working to accelerate local action for fresh water. Their vision is to maintain healthy ecosystems and community wellbeing for future generations. Their team works with local individuals, catchment groups, landowners, councils, businesses, community groups and schools to improve ecosystem health, reverse biodiversity loss and keep our waterways healthy.

How you can help
As part of the working bee crew, you will be:

  • assisting in planting native trees and shrubs
  • maintaining current plantings
  • assist with watering, rabbit proofing and litter pickup as needed

What you can expect

  • You will be guided by a wonderful team of people who are passionate about the land and waterways.
  • Each session is a team-up between WAI Wānaka and a local restoration group for that area. These are people who live near this place and care deeply about its wellbeing.
  • A great opportunity to learn about tree planting, gain flora and fauna identification skills and rabbit proofing.

Why do it?

  • You will be a tremendous help in creating sustainable landscapes across Wānaka and supporting restoration groups to continue their work.
  • You will connect with like-minded people
  • You will connect with the land as you learn about local species and the role they each play in the ecosystem.
  • You benefit your own mental health, community health and environmental health!

NOTE: Do you want to create your own local restoration group in Wānaka? Do you have a passion for a particular place in Wānaka that could use some native plants? Please indicate your interest in the form below, if so.

Requirements

Apply for this role if you are someone who:

  • cares about the land
  • is interested in making community relationships.
  • is happy to do some bending, digging, carrying weight or walking on uneven surfaces.

There will always be a task for everyone, although the work of planting and maintenance usually requires the above physical activities. Please include in your application if you have any particular challenges.

Please bring along:

  • Rubber boots
  • Appropriate clothing for the weather
  • Water bottle
  • Friends and whānau!

Time commitment

The working bees usually take place on Saturdays in various locations, from 10-12pm. Apply below to inquire, and WAI Wanaka will connect with you to provide information about specific events.

Getting started

The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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