500th kiwi chick settles into new home
Bushy Park conservation officer Daniel Hurley
introducing Rima Rau to its new burrow
beneath a mahoe tree yesterday. 15.11.2007
By NICHOLA LOBBAN
Wanganui Chronicle
THE 500th kiwi chick to hatch at Rainbow Springs kiwi centre was yesterday introduced to its 90ha creche at Bushy Park.
Rima Rau, whose egg was taken from Taranaki, hatched at the Rotorua incubation centre about three weeks ago, the 500th hatched since the specialist kiwi recovery programme began about three years ago.
LEOTC
Now in its seventh year of LEOTC (Learning Experience Outside The Classroom) the Trust's environmental tutor and ranger annually teaches 2200 primary and secondary students about the unique natural heritage of the New Zealand bush. From friendly Robins, majestic Kereru and other birds to delicate ferns and giant Rata trees (including New Zealand's largest), there is much to capture the young mind and foster future generations of conservationist.
Contact: Terry O'Connor Teacher/Ranger, Phone/fax 06 345 67897, email; terryoc@xtra.co.nz
Admission /gate fee: Year 1 -8 $1.00 , Year 9 -13 $2.00 , Adults $3.00 per head
Bushy Park Education Centre
A unique fenced sanctuary involved in the protection and recovery of New Zealand's native forest and associated wildlife.
A 'think global, act local' environmental experience. Opportunities to both learn about and do something for the environment. Customised curriculum packages to met the learning needs of your class by a registered teacher. Environmental, Science and Maori perspectives.
Contact: Terry O'Connor Teacher/Ranger, Phone/fax 06 345 67897, email; terryoc@xtra.co.nz
Admission /gate fee: Year 1 -8 $1.00 , Year 9 -13 $2.00 , Adults $3.00 per head
Diary Page
The beautiful tieke (saddleback) is now a resident in the
bush reserve. In May two teams of thirteen volunteers
from the Trust, DoC, and Massey University made visits
to Mokoia Island in Lake Rotorua to translocate these
rare birds to Wanganui.
Several years ago members of Mokoia Island Trust visited
Bushy Park and agreed that it would be an excellent place
for some of their saddlebacks.
Jo Thorne, who spent a year as a Vodafone World of
Difference scholar doing kiwi work, convened the whole
project which resulted in thirty four birds being released
on June 19th. They appear to have settled in well and
since they are prolific breeders it is expected that within
a few years a good population will be a great attraction
for visitors as this is only the second population of tieke
on the North Island mainland. The project was funded
by a generous grant from WWF-NZ for which we are
most grateful.
Homestead's Centennial Dinner 27th October , Open Day & AGM 28th October
BUSHY Park Homestead celebrated its 100th birthday in October 2006 with guest speaker 'Bug Man' Ruud Kleinpaste.
Pristine virgin rainforest sets the backdrop for Wanganui's most significant bird sanctuary. Nestled in the spacious park-like grounds lies Bushy Park Homestead and Forest. This is home to a number of species including kiwi, robin, saddleback, tui, bellbird and kereru.
Bushy Park Homestead - a historic Edwardian mansion - celebrated its 100th birthday in 2006 with a formal dinner on Friday 27th October with guest speaker Ruud Kleinpaste, well known as the 'Bug Man' from Maggie's Garden Show, Discovery Channel and Animal Planet series. The open day and light luncheon on the Saturday 28th at Bushy Park Sanctuary was a great success.
Grand Old Lady of Bushy Park Celebrates 100 years
Pristine virgin rainforest sets the backdrop for Wanganui's most significant bird sanctuary. Nestled in the spacious parklike grounds lies Bushy Park homestead and forest. This is home to a number of species including kiwi, robins, saddlebacks, tui, bellbirds and kereru.
STUCK FOR THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT?
Bushy Park Sanctuary May Have Just What You're Looking For
Weaving a Dream
THE BUSHY PARK EXPERIENCE
The Bushy Park Trust is proud to publish this exciting and informative book that showcases the history of Bushy Park from pre-European settlement to the present day.
Written by well known Wanganui author and historian Dr. Penny Robinson, with the assistance of Stan Butcher, this long awaited book will make an ideal gift and bolster any library collection. Only NZD $45 from the following outlet:
KT Distributors Ltd, c/o PO Box 4088, Wanganui, NZ
T+ 06 348 7771
F + 06 348 7772
E info@bushyparksanctuary.org.nz
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