Wetland wonders day

Come and hear more about rare and endangered wetland species at a free event at Lake Wairarapa, near Featherston, on Sunday 8th March, 10am-1pm. Discover Wairarapa’s wetland treasure and learn more about native birds, fish and plant species at our ‘Wetland Wonders Discovery Day’.

Here is an opportunity to enjoy interactive presentations taken by experts from the Wairarapa Moana Wetlands team and see rare and endangered species. Topics will include native plants, fish and birds. geological and historic discoveries and a guided bird walk

Talks will be made at the lake edge and are ?easily accessible from the car park. Dress ?appropriately for the weather. Bring your ?binoculars and smartphone if you have them. No dogs please.
GWRC and the Wairarapa Moana team ran a similar event last year that proved extremely popular with local people and visitors to the region.  This year the programme has been developed to include two short talks and several interactive experiences along the lake edge.

The venue is at the northern end of Lake Wairarapa and easily found. From the Martinborough to Featherston road take the last turn on the left before Featherston – which is Murphy’s Line. At the end of Murphy’s Line turn right into Ashby Line at the end of Ashby Line turn left which takes you to the lake. Take the right entrance into the lakeside grounds.

There is no need to register, just roll up. However to help the organisers estimated the number coming it would be helpful if you could contact: toni.delautour@gw.govt.nz or 027 240 4732 if you intend to come. Last year they expected thirty people and were a bit overwhelmed when over eighty turned up.