With spring right around the corner, what signs of the seasonal transition are you fondly noticing, or anticipating? Lately I have been seeing more kererū perching on power lines near the base of Takarunga, and in the coastal fringe trees along the inner estuary at Wakakura and Jutland Reserves. I look forward to a kōwhai in full bright colour with tūī calling frenetically and feeding in the branches. Insect life is now more active and more visible, and I will be on the looko

The Devonport peninsula is surrounded by beautiful coastline. On the eastern side, we have beaches with stretches of mudflats, guarded on either side by rocks. On the western coast we have sheltered mangrove forests and shelly beaches. While all these spaces have immense history, none are quite like Cheltenham. The story of Cheltenham is a celebration of the power of community and citizen science. The Cheltenham caretakers are a group of locals, Mana Whenua, and scientists. S

"There are no landfills in nature". Watch this interesting short clip about how our cities and urban landscapes can function just like...

Tree planting is an exciting time for us........ Please see the video for tips of how to plant trees