Previous Events from SEPTEMBER 2004
SEPTEMBER 2004
September Spring Clean Up - Our Region
Urban Care is organising another clean up but the this time it is for the whole month, not just a week. Supported by PNCC, bags and gloves will be made available if you register your interest with Ann Heaphy 357 9018. There's a Prize draw as well. See poster: Clean Up September.doc(52.50 KB)
September Beautification Competitions
Urban Care are holding three competitions for the public to enter. Create a pukeko, photograph Palmerston North in Spring or create a poem about the Square. For more information see Urban Care or contact Ann Heaphy 357 9018 Urban Care Competitions flyer.pdf(907.75 KB)
Thursday 2 September
Botanical Society monthly meeting. Kahurangi National Park - Jill Rapson will talk about the botany of the 120 km area she tramped over the New Year and show some slides. Meet in Ecology common room, Massey University at 7.30pm. Phone Jill at 350 5799, ext 7963 for more information.
Friday 3 September
First Friday Bike Ride to promote cycle awareness. Meet at 5pm by the Clocktower in the Square for a 20 minute cruise through the town centre of Palmerston North. FirstFridays1.pdf(67.10 KB)
Friday 10 September
Palmerston North City Environmental Trust "Green Screen Awards" ceremony held at Te Manawa from 7pm. Public are invited to view the latest in local environmental videos. For more information contact Christine (06) 354 2088.
September Spring Clean Up - Our Region
Urban Care is organising another clean up but the this time it is for the whole month, not just a week. Supported by PNCC, bags and gloves will be made available if you register your interest with Ann Heaphy 357 9018. There's a Prize draw as well. See poster: Clean Up September.doc(52.50 KB)
September Beautification Competitions
Urban Care are holding three competitions for the public to enter. Create a pukeko, photograph Palmerston North in Spring or create a poem about the Square. For more information see Urban Care or contact Ann Heaphy 357 9018 Urban Care Competitions Urban Care Competitions flyer.pdf(907.75 KB)
Sunday 12 September
Manawatu Estuary Trust Clean up at the Manawatu River mouth. Meet at the Rotary shelter before the Camping ground at 10am. For more information contact Joan Leckie 06 368 1277
Tuesday 14 September
Manawatu Forest and Bird monthly meeting - Maori development and conservation by Todd Taiepa (PNCC). All welcome. Held at Te Manawa (Science Centre) at 7.30pm. Contact Donald Kerr for more information, phone 952 7000.
Wednesday 15 September
Public Lecture: "Purchasing for People and the Planet," by Lisa Mastny of Worldwatch Institute. One hour starting at 10am in Missoula room at Palmerston North City Council and sponsored by the PN City Environmental Trust and Massey University's School for the Environment. For more information contact Richard Heerdegen, 355 2113
Wednesday 15 September
Public Workshop with Lisa Mastny of Worldwatch Institute: "Rethinking Consumption: from Wealth to Well-Being". Ecology Seminar 1, Massey University, Turitea Campus from 12.30pm to 2pm. For more information contact Richard Heerdegen, 355 2113
Until 30 September
Biodiversity Advice and Condition Fund applications for funding open. See website for information.
Saturday 18 September
World Clean up Day - think of something you can do to minimise waste in your household or work place. Less is best!
Saturday 18 September
Barber's Bush work party starting at 9.15am at La Lena Avenue off Summerhill Drive. Come and be a part of a neighbourhood effort to keep Barber's Bush free of weeds. Contact Beryl or Alan Ragett, Phone 354 6139, for more details.
Saturday 18 September
Manawatu Forest and Bird workparty - Kopane Bush. Meet PNCC carpark on Church St at 9am for carpooling. All welcome. For more information contact Jane Carver, phone 355 8212
Saturday 19 September
Kiwi Conservation Club (KCC) trip for families with under 12 year olds to find out how we get our yummy honey. Meet 2pm at Clarke's on the corner of Cloverlea Road and Tremaine Avenue in Palmerston North. New members welcome. For more information contact Anna on (06) 357 7996.
Sunday 19 September
Pit Park Clean up and Planting - Community participation required. Starting at 1.30pm until cuppa at 3pm. Meet at Featherston Street side of the Pit - bring a spade and wear boots. For more information contact Marise Clark on (06) 354 0062. The more the merrier. Invitation toclean up.doc(229.00 KB)
Wednesday 22 September
Ecology Seminar Series: Jessica Costall, Richard Carter, Deb Anthony & Yoko Shimada: "The potential of native species to become aggressive weeds – a case study of Karaka (Corynocarpus laevigatus)" Held in the Ecology Building, Lecture Room C, at 12.00 Massey University. For further information, please contact Alastair Robertson, Ecology Group, INR A.W.Robertson@massey.ac.nz
Saturday 25 September
Manawatu Estuary Trust - Annual General Meeting at 2pm in Pal’s Building, Foxton Beach opposite Simply Balmy. Guest speaker: Dr Rachel Keedwell - on the Black fronted tern. Public most welcome as are new members. For more information contact Judith Tyler, 06 368 1489
Saturday 25 September
Manawatu Forest and Bird trip - No 1 Line Songbird Gardens (Pohangina). Meet PNCC carpark on Church St at 9am for carpooling. All welcome. For more information contact Viv Nicholls, phone 353 2305
Saturday 25 September
Sakura Festival. Our local Blossom Festival at the International Pacific College from 11am to 4pm with lots of concerts and stalls of international interest. For more information contact IPC on 354 0922
Wednesday 29 September
Ecology Seminar Series- Professor Nat Wheelwright, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine, USA Incest avoidance in the choice of social and genetic mates in an island bird population. Held in the Ecology Building, Lecture Room C, at 12.00 at Massey. For further information contact Alastair Robertson, Ecology Group, INR A.W.Robertson@massey.ac.nz
SEPTEMBER 2003
6 September
Barber's Bush transplanting natives into cleared areas. Meet La Lena Grove at 9am. Contact Chay Cotter: s2014013@ipc.ac.nz
Tuesday 9 September
Forest and Bird Meeting - Satellite tracking of NZ Falcon - talk by Dr John Holland from Massey University. Salvation Army Complex, cnr Church St & Princess St at 7.45pm.
Saturday 13 September
Forest and Bird Trip - Tree Planting at Sixtus Lodge. Car pooling available leaving PNCC carpark on Church St, Opposite Post Office at 8.30am. Trip Leader contact George Paton, ph 357 3628.
15 - 21 September
Clean Up New Zealand Week For more information contact Ann Heaphy of Urban Care
Saturday 20 September
Manawatu Estuary Trust AGM - 2pm at Dawick Street Hall, Foxton Beach. Special guest speaker: David Lawrie, Chair of both Wetland New Zealand and the Mirandar Trust in the Firth of Thames. Mike Swann, architect at Proarch in Palmerston North, will also be showing plans of the proposed visitor centre. The meeting will be followed by an opportunity to enjoy the birds and the estuary. New members welcome. More info
Sunday 28 September
Forest and Bird Trip - Tawhirihoe Scientific Reserve, Tangimoana. Car pooling available leaving PNCC carpark on Church St, Opposite Post Office at 8.30am. Trip Leader contact Hilary Robson, phone 324 8378
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