Plant identification – Wetland plants AM
2 hours, indoor based, $10
Learn to identify some of the many incredible plants that call Northland’s wetlands home.
Plant identification - Orchids PM
2 hours, indoor based, $10
Northland has a large and exciting orchid flora. Learn about the key groups that make up the flora and how to identify a few species found across this region.
Rongoa AM
2 hours, indoor based, $10
Plants have been an important part of human wellbeing in Aotearoa for hundreds of years. Learn about some of the key ways our native plants are utilised in health and wellbeing in the past, the present and going forward.
Raranga PM
2 hours, indoor based, $10
Within our flora are some of the most amazing plant fibres on earth. Hear about some of the key plants used in weaving and textile making. Learn some simple methods of preparing and using these fibres.
Biosecurity AM
2 hours, indoor based, $10
With many times as many introduced plants than native, it isn’t surprising there are a few weeds around. Come learn about some of the worst Northland is facing and ways weeds can be controlled to support your plant conservation project.
Science communication PM
2 hours, indoor based, $10
What’s the point of knowing everything you do about native plants if you can’t share it with the world? Join Science communicator Taylor Davies-Colley to learn some simple tools in developing and creating engaging stories and content to get everyone excited and caring about your favourite botanical treasures.
Bryophytes and Lichen AM
2 hours, Outdoor based, moderate walk, $10
Join Marley Ford to get to know more about these often-overlooked groups of the flora. Enjoy a walk through a local forest area and learn more about the bryophyte and lichen species present and how to identify them.
NZPCN Website AM
2 hours, indoor based, $10
The NZPCN website is a treasure trove of information. With thousands of expertly crafted fact sheets, and pages on a range of plant conservation issues. But are you getting the most out of it? Join the NZPCN webmaster Jesse Bythell for a session on utilising this resource to get the most out of it for whatever project you’re working on.
iNaturalist PM
2 hours, outdoor, short walk, $10
iNaturalist is the world’s largest community science project. Come along and learn some tricks to get the most out of this powerful tool that can be utilised in plant conservation, battling weeds, and much more.