Trappers Get TogetherSaturday 24 FebruaryAt the Mountfort's - 584 Herepuru Road, Manawahe3.00pm if you'd like to wander the farm with Brent or 5.00pm for BBQIf wet we'll meet at the Eco Centre at 5.00pmWould be great to see you all thereCall Peter on 021 0395370/304 9404
February 2018A brief update: The electrical contractors Jones & Cole have completed the power reconnection, Harrisons completed the insulation installation, and the Trustees and a team of volunteers have recently refitted the plumping and had a tidy up so with all that done theEco centre...
A recent highlight was showing the students from Trident's Special Education Unit our traps and catching a ratwith them. These students were so very enthusiastic about our camp and everything we had to offer. One of the boys could barely control his emotions, because he was so happy he popped a...
The Trust has received great support from local schools and community groups in the past twelve months, with visits from numerous schools to increase students' awareness of the environment and conservation, (several schools making return trips) local farming groups have used the facilities for...
Environmental Educator This month has been extremely quiet in terms of visits. There have been no schools or groups coming to the centre, but I made a visit to Alternative Education in Kawerau who hope to plan a trip out to our centre later this year. My highlight for this month is...
Trident High School sent their Year 10 class to the Manawahe Eco Centre for a three day camp in preparation for their five week visit to Great Barrier Island. These students have themselves chosen to beinvolved in the outdoors and environmental care and as a result are a very motivated and capable...
We are planning to extend our trapping lines to protect the southern and eastern borders of the Manawahe corridor. Matata School is also interested in running a trapping programme in their area which will help protect the Northern boundary.As a first step MET has just installed a new trap...
The next meeting of the Manawahe EcoTrust is at the Eco Centre * Tuesday 25 July at 6.30pm * We'll be providing hot soup * You are all welcome to attend
The Manawahe Ecological Community Centre is available as a venue for hire. Please contact us at manawaheecotrust@gmail.com for information on what is available for you at this facility and how to book its use. The address is 1915 Manawahe road in Manawahe 3194.