News & Events

Where: Entrance off No: 5 Bryson Road (Estuary end)

When: Arrive 9.50 a.m. for a 10 a.m. start

FREE BBQ from 12 noon

One thousand plants are ready and waiting.

Give us a hand to grow Bushy Point’s forest-in-the-making!

What we need you to bring:

• Gardening gloves
• Spade (narrow ones are best to dig planting holes)
• Appropriate footwear and clothing for the conditions
• Drink Bottle

Keeping ourselves safe

• The planting sites are small and scattered, ideal for separate groups of family and friends. Each planting area will have a team leader.
• We will provide hand sanitiser, soap and water.
• If you feel at all unwell, please stay at home!

The Winter Pigeon Post in full colour here

And dont forget the Bushy Point Planting Day 10am 10 September 2023 - bring your spade!

The Autumn Pigeon Post is out in full colour here

AGM of the Otatara Landcare Group Thursday 11 May 2023 in the Otatara Community Chirch, Oreti Road at 7pm followed by speaker Lloyd Esler.

We are always looking for members to join our team - if you are interested please give Richard a call (0211242746)to discuss or come along on the night and volunteer your services.

Come and help out with tree care on Sunday 19 February 2023 - 1pm-3pm. Meet at Bryson Road at 1pm or wander through and catch up with us as we work towards the pond. Another weeding night will take place on Wednesday 22 February 23 - 6.30-7.30 meet at Bryson Road. More hands make less work!

Please bring:

shoes or gumboots suitable for working in long grass

gardening gloves

clothing suitable for the expected weather conditions

a face mask if you are allergic to dust or grass seeds

safety (or other) glasses to protect eyes when weeding amid tall grass stalks

optionally, a pair of sharp garden shears suitable for cutting grass.

Please contact Douglas Black on 022 104 8661 for more information