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Manuka

Rongoā

Rongoā session 2 In term 4 we hosted Ripeka Hook, Tricia Hook and Koka Lovey from Manaaki Ngahere to run an introduction to Rongoā workshop. In this session they will delve more specifically into Native Plant identification. Please wear appropriate shoes for walking in the bush. Thursday, 14th of March Join us from 3.30pm, workshop 4pm-5.30pm Monkey Bay carpark RSVP to ramonamillen17@gmail.com by Monday, 4th of March...

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Nature Connection

Nature Connection “Research shows that the closer we get to nature, the happier we are, the more worthwhile life seems, and the more we are willing to take action to help our wildlife and the environment”. - Nature Connection Handbook Several Schools and Kindergartens in Marlborough have been embedding Nature Connection experiences into their programmes. Come and share ideas and be inspired.   Location: Sheps Park RSVP to ramonamillen17@gmail.com by Monday, 26th of February, please advise of any dietary requirements.  ...

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Tanemahuta

Enviroschools 101

Enviroschools 101 (primary and secondary school) Aimed at teachers new to the Enviroschools Lead role as well as staff and Principals new to your Enviroschool.  We’ll explore; Enviroschoolsand how it fits with Te Mataiaho Enviroschools in your school and how our team can support you Tools for supporting and encouraging students to become leaders in sustainability Examples of local student action projects taking place around schools in Wairau and nationally Venue: Fairhall School RSVP to angela@wenties.nz by the Friday, 23rd February Afternoon tea provided If you are unable to make this workshop or feel the entire staff would benefit from delving more deeply into Enviroschools, Angela is available to run this in one of your staff meetings. Or Ramona can...

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Coffee and Cake workshop – Diversity in Nature

Diversity in Nature Wednesday 8 November, 3.30 - 5 pm Waikawa Bay School Wairau Marlborough is one of five centres of biodiversity in Aotearoa.  We are so lucky to have a high number of endemic plant and animal species that only exist here in Wairau. We will explore what biodiversity is and how you can assess the biodiversity of your school, local waterway or green space using Enviroschools activities as well as community and national initiatives. The students from Waikawa Bay School will join us to share their mahi on trapping as we investigate the issues impacting our precious species.   There will be time to link what you have learnt to inquiry topics and the Enviroschools Action Learning Cycle. As...

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Manuka

Coffee and Cake workshop – Rongoā Māori

Rongoā Māori Join us for an introduction to Rongoā Māori with Ripeka Hook, local Rongoā practitioner. Thursday 23rd November 2023 Mayfield Kindergarten 3.30 - 5pm Come along from 3.15 for a catch up over coffee and cake before we get started. RSVP to Ramona before the 15th November ramonamillen17@gmail.com...

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Save Our Species – Kiwi Day

Starting in January of 2023, Conservation Kids NZ will be hosting one major event a month, focussing on a particular species or habitat. Events will be held at various locations around Marlborough and through a variety of methods in an effort to make the events more accessible to whānau and tamariki throughout the entire Marlborough region. Each event will also have all the information, fun, resources, arts & crafts, videos and so much more on their website! Accessible anywhere, any time, and by any one – EVERYONE can be a Conservation Kid and help Save Our Species! Sign up to their Facebook page or keep an eye on their website for more details https://www.envirohub.co.nz/saveourspeciesprogramme *Dates, species and...

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Save Our Species – Mokomoko (Waiharakeke Grass Skink) Day

Starting in January of 2023, Conservation Kids NZ will be hosting one major event a month, focussing on a particular species or habitat. Events will be held at various locations around Marlborough and through a variety of methods in an effort to make the events more accessible to whānau and tamariki throughout the entire Marlborough region. Each event will also have all the information, fun, resources, arts & crafts, videos and so much more on their website! Accessible anywhere, any time, and by any one – EVERYONE can be a Conservation Kid and help Save Our Species! Sign up to their Facebook page or keep an eye on their website for more details https://www.envirohub.co.nz/saveourspeciesprogramme *Dates, species and...

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Nature Connection

Nature Connection Workshops

Did you know that spending time in nature can support multiple developmental domains including intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual and physical? There has been a growing interest and awareness of nature connection benefits amongst kaiako/ teachers. In support of this Enviroschools and REAP Marlborough hosted Celia Hogan from Little Kiwis Nature Play to come and share her knowledge and expertise with kaiako this term. Across two workshops, Celia unpacked the benefits of nature connection. How tamariki/ children play and what they require to do so. As well as ideas on how to enhance the outdoor environment.   She facilitated discussions around the barriers and opportunities that nature connection offer from a diverse and cultural perspective.  This covered opportunities such...

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Seed raising

Coffee and Cake workshop: KEGS – Seed raising

Keen to introduce more science concepts into your classroom?  Angela will share her tips and tricks to successfully raise seed with your students to transplant into your Kids Edible Gardens (KEGs). She will also cover the process of germination, what a seed looks like inside, some of the reasons why a seed may not germinate or survive to planting out stage as well as easy science experiments that explore plant growth. You will come away with a seasonal seed raising chart that includes beneficial flowers and herbs for companion planting.   Thursday 7 September 3.30 - 5 pm Join us early at 3.15 pm for coffee and cake before the mini workshop begins. Venue to be confirmed Email angela@wenties.nz to register...

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Sustainable Actions

Sustainable Action Ideas | Term Two 2023

Our term two Sustainable Action Ideas newsletter explores the Enviroschools Guiding Principle of Respect for the Diversity of People and Cultures. It highlights some up coming awareness dates that support this guiding principle as well as shares ideas to celebrate other cultures in your school or centre. There are also a number of workshops happening this term. Click here to access our online Padlets to view this newsletter and previous ones....

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