🌱 Native Tree Planting Day
Date: Saturday, 6 September
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: 298 Whitemans Valley Road, Upper Hutt
Join us and Forest & Bird for a day of planting native trees and shrubs along the Mangaroa River and in our Ancestor Grove, supporting biodiversity and long-term restoration.
📍 Meeting Point
Meet at Woodcote Carpark (off 298 Whitemans Valley Rd) by 10:00 AM.
We’ll walk 5–10 mins to the planting site.
Mobility support available—let us know if needed.
🕒 Schedule
10:00 AM – Arrive & walk to planting site
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM – Planting session
2:00 PM – Wrap-up & walk back
2:15–3:00 PM – Light kai & hot drinks at the Whare Kai
Come for an hour or stay the whole day—every bit helps.
🍵 Food & Drink
Arrive well-fed. We’ll provide light snacks and hot drinks in the afternoon.
🧰 What to Bring
Water bottle
Warm layers & rain jacket
Sturdy shoes/boots
Gloves & spade (if you have them)
🌿 What to Expect
Flat planting site by the river and in the Grove
Work at your own pace
Good people, good vibes, meaningful mahi
Thanks for helping restore this land. Your support matters.