Te Ara Kakariki have organised a tour of some of the sites planted as part of the last Canterbury Plantout.  This is a fantastic chance to visit some recently planted sites and to hear from experts about native biodiversity. Full details are available here.

As consumers demand traceability, sustainability, quality and competitive pricing, how can producers keep up without degrading our natural resources and native biodiversity for generations to come? See details here. WEDNESDAY 20th MARCH 2013 7.30pm, doors open 7.00pm Lincoln University, Stewart Building, Lecture Theatre One $5.00 koha. Refreshments and nibbles provided. Join respected broadcaster Kim Hill [...]

The next WET Trust meeting will be held on Monday February 25th, 6.30, at Lincoln Event Centre, 6.30pm - all welcome

The Ornithological Society of NZ, Department of Conservation, Christchurch City Council, Environment Canterbury, Ngai Tahu and Waihora Ellesmere Trust are joining forces to undertake a bird count of the Lake on Saturday February 9th. And we're looking for volunteers to help on the day. We're looking for keen, committed and fit people to join one [...]

WET and the Whakaora Te Waihora team are hosting a bus trip and workshop around the Halswell River catchment on the evening of Tuesday December 4th, 6.30 - 8.30pm. More details are here. The event is free but places are limited.  Please register your interest (by Friday November 30th if possible) by emailing manager@ankiscakery.com or [...]

Phil O'Reilly, Chief Executive of Business New Zealand, presents Can growth be sustainable? 25 years on from the Brundtland report. The panelists are: Vicki Buck, Suzi Kerr and Dr Morgan Williams Lincoln University's second State of the Environment Presentation for 2012 will be held on Thursday 18th October, 2012 7.30 - 9pm (please be seated by 7.20pm) [...]

The restoration of Tai Tapu Bush on the banks of the Huritini/Halswell River is a fantastic community project. The local reserve committee with Whakaora Te Waihora (joint Ngai Tahu and Environment Canterbury restoration project) and help from WET and TAK are undertaking an ambitious restoration project, planting an area of around 1 hectare with over [...]

WET's AGM for 2012 will be held on Monday September 24th at Lincoln Events Centre, Meijer Drive, Lincoln At 6.30pm (before the AGM) we will have a presentation from Ken Hughey, Lincoln University Professor and WET Trustee - What Role do Postage Stamp Restoration Efforts Have in the Future of Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere? Ken, who [...]

WET is one of the groups taking part in a 'Celebration of Rivers' at Willowbank Wildlife reserve on Saturday September 15th. Everyone is welcome to head along to Willowbank - this will be a great chance to find out about conservation projects in and around Christchurch, and increase understanding of the river environments in our [...]

Lakeside Domain Restoration Community Planting Day Sunday 23rd September 10am start start - - 2pm The planting day has been organised by "Te Waihora Warriers", an environment group of Ellesmere College students, with help from the Lakeside Reserve Committee, Selwyn District Council and funded by Kids Restore New Zealand. The Sustainable Drain Management project is [...]