News & Events

Otatara Landcare Group AGM – Otatara Church Hall, Oreti Road 7-9pm

Speaker Dallas Bradley – “All you wanted to know about Pest Control” including some trail camera videos.

Tuesday 26 March 2019 at 6.30pm

An easy walk through one of Otatara’s largest native forest remnants is full of interest. Your guides are knowledgeable about native fauna and flora – and the problems caused by more recent invaders. Find out about pest control and the difference it is making!

The return along estuary foreshore reveals traces of human history from early Maori activity to Otatara’s first sawmill site.

When? Tuesday 26 March at 6.30 p.m.

Where? Meet at the Reserve entrance at the end of Huruhuru Road (off Erskine Road). Parking space is available.

Bring: Walking shoes or gumboots (for the estuary section).

Contact: Cathy Macfie ph. 2131267

Join OLG Chilean Flame creeper pulling at Bowman Bush, Otatara – Leader Randall Milne. But strong winds are forecast so Randall will check on Monday if it is still suitable to carry on. Please text Randall if interested, so he can contact you if we decide on the night to cancel it. Randalls contact phone number is 021784989.

19 December OLG evening walk – with Barry Smith - leave from 173 Grant Road, 7.30pm. Bring something for supper and prepare to get muddy!

Saturday 19 January 2019 - Introduction to Permaculture - Geoff Dembo.

Saturday 26 January 2019 - An Afternoon with Rob Tipa - Traditional Uses of Native Plants.

Booking and Details at https://www.southlandcommunitynursery.org.nz/education-centre/activities/workshops/

Monday 21 January 2019 – Join OLG Chilean Flame creeper pulling at Bowman Bush, Otatara – 7-9pm (Contact Randall Milne Enable JavaScript to view protected content.)

Chris