Events
Waituna Seminar
There is a wetland seminar at Invercargill hosted by the Waituna wetlands - 26th March to 28th March
Ellesmere A & P Show, Leeston
WET had a strong presence at the Ellesmere Show with a large marquee full of visual presentations of Trust activities and information. The focal point was a large map of the Lake catchment area so [...]
Green Footprint Planting Day at Chamberlains Ford
Over 60 volunteers participated in planting native shrubs and trees at Chamberlains Ford, including school kids of all ages, backpackers, local and Christchurch residents. Green footprint is a joint project between WET, YHA, Selwyn District [...]
International Student Volunteers Conservation Project
Between August and September 2008 WET hosted 10 overseas university students who spent 2 weeks planting and clearing sites around the Lake under the supervision of Deputy Chairperson Stephen Brailsford, along with field personnel from [...]
Eel Seminar
A well-attended seminar featuring MP Mertiria Turei highlighting Eels and Sustainability, in a national and local context. The evening incuded presentations by three speakers and a screening of the film - 'Longfin", followed by supper [...]
Planting Day at Te Awapunapuna
Over 1000 plants were successfully planted in this wetland we are restoring at Sedgemere, in partnership with local landowners. This will be followed by planting in the Spring (October). Details will be announced.