Kia ora koutou,

Attached is the March biodiversity newsletter. Enjoy.

Biodiv newsletter March 2018.pdf

Attached also is a reminder about the pest management workshop taking place next Tuesday 13th of March, 5:30- 7:30 at Go Eco, Hamilton. There are still places!

Pest Management Workshop Go Eco.pdf

Kia ora koutou,

Pest Management Workshop Go Eco.pdf

The Biodiversity Forum will be hosting a pest management workshop on Tuesday the 13th of March, 5:30 - 7:30pm at Go Eco, Hamilton, as part of the Eco Fest.

The workshop will be a follow up from last September's Predator Free Hamilton workshop, which focused on trap types and function. On this occasion we will be looking at some wider aspects of pest management projects, including funding, monitoring and support networks.

Dave Byers of the Waikato Regional Council will be presenting alongside staff from Arocha's Karioi Project and DOC. 

A question and answer session on any aspect of pest management will be offered at the workshops conclusion.

Places are limited. Please RSVP to waikatobiodiversity@gmail.com before the 9th of March, or until full.

Pest Management Workshop Go Eco.pdf

Eco Fest 2018 - March 10th-25th

Go Eco are excited to announce the inaugural EcoFest Waikato. We're organising a calendar of working bees, tours, workshops and a market focusing on sustainability and the environment. 

If your organisation or group wants to be involved please get in touch, hello@goeco.org.nz or Ph. 8394452.

Anna

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 Waikato Catchment Ecological Enhancement Trust

The Waikato Catchment Ecological Enhancement Trust is now seeking applications for its 2018 funding round for ecological enhancement projects in the Lake Taupo and Waikato River catchments.  Applications close on 31 March 2018.  Funding will go towards assisting organisations, agencies and individuals with projects that foster and enhance the sustainable management of ecological resources in the Lake Taupo and Waikato River catchments.

To obtain an application form or further information about the Waikato Catchment Ecological Enhancement Trust email: enquiries@wceet.org.nz or visit www.wceet.org.nz

For further information contact either:

Dr Gwyneth Verkerk

Mobile 021 131 8234

Email: gwyneth.verkerk@gmail.com

Larnie Chrystall

Phone 07 858 8501

Email: Larnie.chrystall@mightyriver.co.nz

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Small Scale Initiatives Fund

Are you a volunteer or community group undertaking animal or plant pest control? You may be eligible for a grant from the Small Scale Community Initiatives Fund. More info at www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/sscif  

 https://facebook.com/WaikatoRegion/videos/1525894194127051/

Open/close dates

Applications open: 28 February 2018, 9:00 am
Applications close: 28 March 2018, 5:00 pm

Apologies,

The seedling potting bee with Friends of Waiwhakareke, at 284 Airport Rd (Mystery Creek Fieldays' site), took place today on the 16th of February, not the 17th. sorry for any confusion.

For updates on the Waiwhakareke working bees and other happenings, please follow the above link to their facebook page.

Have a fantastic weekend.

Kia roa koutou,

It's Bio forum newsletter time again. So here is a gentle reminder that articles are due in on the 23rd of February.

Also we have two events happening this week; One being the Rotopiko Bioblitz, on Friday16th and Saturday17th of Feb.

The other; a seedling potting bee with Friends of Waiwhakareke, at 284 Airport Rd (Mystery Creek Fieldays' site), Saturday the 17th, 9am -12pm

Cheers,