Okahuiti catchment, 22 June 2008 3pm

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This week, mid-winter, we will explore a catchment — the gathering of water that ultimately becomes a body such as a wetland or a stream. In particular, we will circumnavigate an upper arm of the Okahuiti catchment and later loop around the wetland itself. One highlight will be a visit to Ces Thomas’ wetland in Crescent Road where a weedy wilderness has been transformed by patience and with love into a place of beauty and inspiration. If you are lucky you will see kokopu, (native fish) or tuna, the small eel that resides in the stream, and be greeted in the bush below the house by a friendly fantail.

Meet at the bus-stop on the corner of Te Toki Road and Crescent Rd East at 3pm.

Note that while every care is taken, these walks are at your own risk. All welcome.

POSTSCRIPT
If you feel like flexing your muscles, there is going to be a working bee in the Te Toki field from 10 to 12 on the same day. Bring secateurs, loppers, spades etc. The plan is to give the weeds between the new path and Wilma Rd a bit of a fright.