Rotorua Racecourse Orchid Survey
Come along to help DOC rangers and community groups enhance local gems in Rotorua.
When
Sunday 1 December, 9 am-1 pm
What
Annual survey of the Red Bearded Orchid (Calochilus robertsonii) in association with Rotorua Botanical Society.
Where
Rotorua District
Task
Spend the day with DOC rangers undertaking facility cleaning, vegetation clearance using hand-tools, power tools and water blaster.
Requirements
- Low to medium fitness
- Comfortable close toed walking shoes /boots
- For more information and to register please email Paul [email protected]
Description
Rangers from Rotorua invite you to join our monthly volunteer days. The activities and the location will vary from month to month.
As well as helping out DOC rangers and community groups, you'll also get to learn about the history of the project area, go on a walk, or even catch a glimpse of some of the amazing wildlife.
What to expect
Volunteers may find themselves helping to maintain walking tracks, tackling invasive weeds, helping with pest control or planting native trees. Some tasks may be physically demanding.
You should wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the task.
Transport may be provided – check with the office.
For track and maintenance days you can expect to do the following:
- Use hand tools to trim any low hanging branches/vines or encroaching
- Collect rubbish
- Remove debris from tracks
- General track maintenance
What to bring
- Food for lunch
- Drinking water
- Sun hat
- Raincoat
- Personal medication
- Phone
- Good footwear (boots preferred)
- Back pack
- Appropriate clothing
DOC will provide
- Safety Hi-vis vest
- Gloves and eye-wear if required
- Hand-tools
- First-aid kit
Contact
For more information and to register, contact: [email protected]
Volunteering at this Event?
Log your hours here! Create a log of your volunteering for your member portal. Don't worry if your plans change, you can update your details from the Members Portal for up to 7 days after the event.
NOTE: This is not an application process. Application processes may vary, please check the listing for how you can register for this event.
