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Predator Free Whitford is set to host planting days at the Turanga Wetlands, July 25 and August 8.
The plantings, at Potts Road Esplanade Reserve, are focused on restoring the area’s natural biodiversity and attracting native species, says Marcus Lonsdale-Cooper from the Turanga Restoration Project.
“There is great satisfaction in seeing the transformation of land that has been overrun by gorse, woolly nightshade, privet, moth plant and other invasive plants, and then to see native plants thrive.
“This will attract birds, skinks and other native animals. There is also the benefit (or pleasure) that comes from walking, cycling or riding in an area of natural beauty rather than along an ugly and neglected path.”
The Turanga Wetlands are incredibly important to the survival of many of New Zealand’s most endangered species – such as the NZ Shore Plover, the NZ Dotterel, the Caspian Tern and the Pied Shag – Lonsdale-Cooper says.
For more information, or to volunteer, search Predator Free Whitford on Facebook or click here.
The planting days are open to the public and people of all ages are welcome to take part, but children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.
Volunteers should bring sturdy, covered footwear, a bottle of water, sun and rain protection and spades and gardening gloves if possible.
