Volunteer driven by passion for nature
Gillian Keegan is passionate about nature and birds – so much so she’s been known to ... More
'More birds, more plants, more flowers'
Wed 24 Jun 2020
For long-time volunteers Tony and Anne Collins checking traps is a team effort.
Read moreVolunteer driven by passion for nature
Tue 23 Jun 2020
Gillian Keegan is passionate about nature and birds – so much so she’s been known to give rat traps as gifts!
Read moreBringing the nature back to Eltham
Community group committed to bringing back the birdsong
Mon 25 May 2020
The “whole picture” is being talked about on Donna and Phil Cram’s farm near Awatuna as they host a series of community get-togethers to talk about what they can do to bring the birdsong back to their backyard.
Read moreBest native-bird breeding season in 30 years
Thu 27 Feb 2020
It’s been the best native-bird breeding season in 30 years for some areas in New Plymouth district, say a couple who credit intense predator control.
Read moreLove of wildlife drives backyard trapping
Chewbacca defeats 'Boba' ferret
Fri 13 Dec 2019
The force is strong with this one – meet Chewbacca, a feisty Long Haired Jack Russell who is helping lead the crusade to restore and revitalise native wildlife and plants in rural New Plymouth.
Read moreNew Plymouth’s top trapping communities – Oākura and Merrilands
Thu 05 Dec 2019
Oākura, Merrilands and Westown are New Plymouth’s top trapping communities, restoring native wildlife and plants, with the most predator catches recorded, in backyards.
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