Manukau City Council Parks is offering residents the chance to experience some of the city’s most beautiful autumn landscapes with free Ranger Walk and Talk tours. There are two tours in April.
Those with good fitness levels can walk with a park ranger through 100 hectares of native bush, wetlands and waterfall habitat rising 225 metres above the Wairoa River in Clevedon Scenic Reserve. Join this walk on 9 April.
Park Ranger Education Robynne Sutton says "Here you can learn to identify the native plants, birds and insects in the reserve while increasing your knowledge of the environmental issues which face the area today."
Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the fascinating and unique Otuataua Stonefields Historic Reserve on Friday, 23 April 2010. The reserve is a cultural, archaeological and natural treasure, one that is enjoyed by visitors from all over New Zealand and overseas. A good level of fitness and mobility are required.
“This is a wonderful way for people to learn about Manukau’s cultural heritage, while increasing their understanding of ecosystems and developing an awareness of the environmental issues facing these areas,” says Ms Sutton.
Tours are free however bookings are essential. To book please contact the council’s call centre on 262 5104.
Ranger Walk and Talk Programme, April 2010
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Explore the magnificent Clevedon Scenic Reserve |
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Friday, 9 April 2010 |
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End of Thorps Quarry Road, car park, 9.30am till 12 noon. |
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Explore the Otuataua Stonefields |
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Friday, 23 April 2010 |
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56 Ihumatao Quarry Road, Mangere, 9.30am till 12 noon. |
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