Saturday 8 March, 12pm – 4pm. Coastal Marine Field Station, 58 Cross Road, Sulphur Point.
Interactive activities, including a coastal discovery bike ride with marine talks enroute: 10am-12pm. BYO bikes, lunch/water/sunblock. Free. Contact: Nyree Sherlock. Ph 0272 867454 or 07 577 5376. Register at:
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Maketu Harbour – and ecological experience
Sunday March 9 2014, 9am-12 noon. Join Maketu Ongatoro Wetland Society (MOWS) and walk down Maketu Spit, look at the ecology, drive to Maketu Road & observe the harbour, spartina, gut weed & drains. At Maketu Sportsfield you can see waders, at Maketu Surf Club, birdlife and lunch (BYO). Location: Meet at Kaituna Scenic Reserve, Ford Road, Te Tumu. Cost: $5 contribution to MOWS. Bookings essential, max 12 people.
Contact: Julian Fitter. Ph 07 533 2040. Email
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