Working Bee - Save the Otago Peninsula

Save the Otago Peninsula (Stop) is a community-based environmental group that actively undertakes habitat enhancement, advocacy and education for the unique biodiversity of the Otago Peninsula. The organisation was formed in 1980 in response to the possible construction of an aluminium smelter at Okia Flats as an alternative site to Aramoana at the entrance to the Otago Harbour.

Stop now exists to protect and enhance the natural environment of the Peninsula. It monitors and reacts to potential threats to the environment. It also works to raise concern for the protection of the environment and it organises practical ways in which people can make a contribution to our area.

The working bees during Conservation Week involve releasing native trees. Practical Working Bees are held every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday morning.

Site:
Smiths Creek Catchment Revegetation Project. At the no exit end of Bacon St in Turnbulls Bay (next bay after Broad Bay), on the Otago Peninsula (17k from CBD, 20mins to half an hour travel). Check the ORC bus schedule.

Level of fitness: Must be able to walk across an uneven paddock. If you can garden you can do the activity.

Time frame: Working bees start at 9.30am and stop for morning tea about 11.15am. Some volunteers leave then, others continue till about 12.30pm.

Bring:
Equipment: gardening gloves if you have them, but we can supply. All tools supplied.

Food and drink: Bring your own water. For morning or afternoon tea we supply thermoses and tea and coffee, although some volunteers prefer to bring their own, or at least their own cup.

Project Coordinator is Lala Frazer. Contact at stopincsoc@gmail.com.

Phone: Moira Parker (03) 478 0214
Text: Lala Frazer (027) 8756 020

This event is part of Conservation Week 2024 - www.doc.govt.nz/conservationweek