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+2023 Norwood planting
Liz July 1st, 2023
On Saturday 1 July we had an enrichment planting. We selected a few key species of lava rock forest, and planted them in the shade of the dense privet canopy on Chamberlain Park lava flow. As these local plants grow up, exotic weedy privets can be slowly eradicated.
Thanks to Jen, Christina, Ben, Mary, Damien, Dan, Sel, Freddie, Trevor, Phil, Paul, Kim and Louise. Also Shalini, Richard, Watercare and Te Ngähere for their great support.
We planted 235 houpara/ pseudopanax, matipo/ myrsine, pigeon wood/ Hedycarya, puriri, kohekohe and karaka trees.
This day was showery, and there were muddy patches and pools of water on the green which caused the closure of the golf course.
Planting event Saturday 1 July 2023
Liz June 27th, 2023
STEPS has two rock forest plantings by Meola creek in July.
Update: A group of experienced planters is confirmed for today, 1 July.
For this first planting a reasonable fitness level is needed, along with some planting experience. Agility and balance will be needed to plant on a rocky slope.
We invite experienced planters to restore this native habitat on Meola Creek. However if you have any doubts about your health, safety, agility or other please do not come as the ground walking in and out will be very wet.
Saturday July 1st @ 10:15 am – 1:00pm
Meet at: 46 Linwood Avenue, Mt Albert Chamberlain golf course carpark
The planting area is rocky and next to an active golf course.
Please
- Wear sturdy shoes
- bring with you: planting gloves
- Spade (optional – we will have some)
- Raincoat, water, hat
We will meet at the carpark and walk to the planting location.
Join us for light refreshments at the golf club afterwards.
Our next planting is on July 29th meeting at the same time and place. We will post it here.
