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Previous Events
2008 October On now: The Future of Food Roadshow This Ministry of Research Science and Technology roadshow is touring New Zealand and is at Te Manawa until 12 October Thursday, October 2: Science Café – Evolution 101 Speaker: Prof. David Penny of the Allan Wilson Centre for Molecular Ecology and Evolution, Massey University. This is the first of two Science Café discussions focusing on the Theory of Evolution. It’s the central theory in biology, and has changed the way scientists view the natural world. But how much do you know about evolution? Find out what you always wanted to know about Darwin’s theory and what scientists today think about evolution. Te Manawa, from 6.30pm - all welcome, free entry. Saturday/Sunday October 4/5: Overnight Trip to Matiu/Somes Island Trip organised by Horowhenua Forest and Bird. For more info, contact Belinda McLean on 06 364 5573. Saturday, October 4: eDay 2008 You can dispose of: computer hardware, monitors, networking equipment (e.g. modems, routers, hubs), scanners, keyboards, mice, speakers, laptops, printers, game consoles, toner and ink jet cartridges and mobile phones. Before eDay:Wipe all data from your computer's hard drive and remove any removable media such as floppy disks or PC cards. Ensure that your mobile is disconnected by your service provider and that contacts and other stored information are erased from the phone's memory. Also remove your phone's SIM card if it has one. Drop off at the Awapuni Sustainable Development and Recycling Centre between 9am and 3pm. For more info: http://www.eday.org.nz/default.asp Volunteers are needed to help out on the day! Visit website above for details of how to sign up Sunday, October 5: Turitea Working Bee Green Corridors invites you and your family to participate in planting and weedbusitng along the Turitea Stream. Meet at the Picnic Area at the far end of Turitea Road. Bring spades, trowel, gumboots and lunch. Starts:10.30 am. Sunday October 5: Turitea Dam and Water Treatment Station Visit Organised by the Middle Districts Lions Club, a two hour visit is on offer. Tickets cost $20 adults, $10 children (12 years and under) and are now available from I Site. Wednesday, October 8: Green Drinks – TBL Solutions on How to run a Sustainable Business "Saving money & the environment" with guest speakers: Pip Chrystall & Jacqui Knight. First drink is free. Nibbles are provided. Please RSVP to heather.millar@millenniumhotels.co.nz ph 350 0702 Friday – Sunday, October 10 – 12: Ecoshow NZ 2008 - Choosing sustainability A national event to be held in Taupo. Participate in the conversation with national & international exhibitors & speakers. Transition towns will be a major focus. Check out their website http://www.ecoshow.co.nz/ Exhibition entry cost: $6/per day (accompanied children free). Forum entry cost: $35/per day (includes exhibition and most workshops). Saturday October 11: Welcome to the birds at the Manawatu Estuary - Catch the "Bird Bus"! Upon arrival you’ll be greeted by migratory bird experts, free use of high-powered viewing scopes, and the pleasure of seeing these amazing globe trotters. Fare is $12 ($8 for under 15s) return and includes a bird checklist. First in first served for seats! Bus departs PN 8am with best viewing at 9.30am, bus returns 12 noon. Book now with Midge or Henk on 357 4877 or at h.m.janssen@inspire.net.nz Tuesday October 14: The Election is coming! At the turning point: 20 Questions for a Sustainable Future Manawatu Forest and Bird branch meeting: speaker is Donald Kerr of Forest and Bird’s national Executive Committee. Te Manawa, starts 7.30 pm. All welcome. Gold coin donation Thursday 16th October: Manawatu Access Radio Charitable Trust - Annual General Meeting Find out what the current Board have been up to in the past year, what achievements have been made and plans for the future. 5:30pm @ Palmerston North Community Leisure Centre. Light refreshment will be available. ALSO NOTE: The board welcomes expressions of interest from people who wish to become trustees on the board. SImply bring your CV to the meeting! Saturday/Sunday October 18/19: Work Party in the Rangitikei Manawatu Forest and Bird. A weedbusting work party to deal to sycamore seedlings and saplings in this river terrace bush remnant, located in a beautiful valley near the Ruahine Ranges. Accomodation can be provided. For more information, contact Sally on (06) 355 0126. Sunday October 19: Pit Park Working Bee Everybody welcome! Wear old clothes, sensible footwear and bring equipment suitable for weeding and spreading mulch. Featherston St Pit, the third Sunday of every month, from 1.30 to 3.30 pm. Afternoon tea provided. For more information contact Marise on (06) 354 0062. You can also find out about more about the Pit Park Project under ENM Groups on our website. Monday October 20: "Prioritising Environmental Challenges: What Matters Most?" by Dr Jan Wright - Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Environmental concern tends to be reactive. The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is able to work with her staff to set their own work programme. But this freedom and independence carries a responsibility to prioritise and carefully choose projects that can significantly improve our stewardship of the environment. All welcome! Address is being hosted by Massey Agriculture, in association with the School for the Environment. Starts 5.15 pm, in AH.1, Ag/Hort Lecture Block, Massey. Refreshments will follow - for catering, RSVP to Denise Stewart, email: d.m.stewart@massey.ac.nz or phone 350 5996 extn 5996. RSVP by Wednesday 15th October Saturday October 25: trip to Kapiti Island Nature Reserve *Trip is now FULL - please contact Dave if you'd like to put your name down for the next one Kapiti is the southern hemisphere’s premiere island bird sanctuary, just on our doorstep off the Kapiti shoreline! Contact Dave today if you’re keen to join his spring trip later this month to look at all the new hatchlings and walk around this amazing wildlife sanctuary. Dave is on 356 4122. 2008
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