Now that Covid restrictions have been much reduced, Friends of Okura Bush can once again warmly welcome you to their Annual General Meeting. A short meeting reporting back on activities and achievements over the past year will be followed by an address by eminent ecologist, Dr Jacqueline Beggs.
Category: Events
FOOB Planting Day 9th August 2020
Come and help us make a difference. Join in our planting day on Sunday 9th August from 10am till 12pm. Refreshments will be served.
Wilderness Connecton Day 21st March 2020
Guided ecology walks, forest restoration, kai & live music! Come along and learn about how we can protect our last remaining wild places. This is a day to gain a deeper understanding of our natural world and the steps we can take to restore and protect it. However, the information provided is not specific to the local area, so all…
AGM 12th August 3.30pm & Kauri Discussion Panel
Friends of Okura Bush invite you to join everyone who is interested in the future survival of the Okura Bush, the surrounding natural areas and kauri tree health. This event is an opportunity to learn more about the current situation of Kauri as well as catch up with and support the work of the society. There will be a panel…
Okura Bush Rāhui Press Release
PRESS RELEASE: () Friends of Okura Bush Auckland environmentalists are strongly supporting a rāhui being placed on Okura Bush by local iwi Te Kawerau a Maki, Ngati Manuhiri and Ngati Rehua to stop the spread of kauri dieback disease and protect the rare, old-growth coastal forest. “We are very sad that it has come to this, but we fully support…
Okura Forest Festival 17-02-2018
North Shores biggest environmental awareness music festival! A fun day out for all the whole family! Come and get involved in a variety of workshops, browse our delightful eco friendly stalls, sample a delicious range of local food stalls and enjoy some amazing bands! BAND LINEUP: MICE ON STILTS HANS. HARRY PARSONS UNGUS UNGUS UNGUS With many more to come!…
Plant Restoration and Xmas Picnic on Sunday 10th December
I help organise the Plant Restoration Days for FOOB and am organising one for this coming Sunday (10 December).
Xmas Lunch at Dacre Cottage 26th Nov
Please join us for Xmas lunch at Dacre Cottage on the shore of the Long Bay Okura Marine Reserve. All proceeds will go towards the Environment Court case that we have been ensuing along with Long Bay Okura Great Parks Society, Dacre Cottage and Keep Okura Green.
Political Panel on Conservation Hosted by Forest and Bird
Surveys show that conservation is a top voter concern (Stuff.co.nz / Massey UniversityElection Survey). The North Shore branch of Forest and Bird will host a political panel on 4 September, to quiz candidates on their parties’ policies regarding freshwater, climate change, biodiversity and habitat loss, and working with public agencies such as the Department of Conservation.
Inspirational evening with William Pike
A REMINDER: Join us for an Inspirational evening with William Pike Thursday 27th July 2017 Takapuna Normal Intermediate 26 Northcote Road, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand 0622 7-9pm Come along to hear William’s intriguing tale of near death in a volcanic eruption, having his leg amputated and then using this massive challenge in his life as a springboard to create opportunities…
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