About Us
The Upper Hutt branch works to protect areas of regenerating native forest, our precious Hutt River and other waterways in the region. We are also restoring areas to their natural state by planting natives and with pest control programmes.
Local Projects
The branch’s main project is restoring the health of Hull’s Creek at Silverstream by planting native plants along its banks. The main planting site this year is near Field Street in Silverstream. Mawaihakona Stream has also had some recent planting; the entrance to Trentham park is now looking much greener. We welcome people to join us on our monthly working bees.
Get involved
Upper Hutt branch offers many volunteer opportunities to get involved with local conservation, including regular planting sessions, working bees, potting up native seedlings and monthly branch meetings with entertaining and enlightening speakers. Recently a day was organised at Opaki School to inform people about New Zealand’s long fin eels.
Ecclesfield Reserve
Experience native beech forest at Ecclesfield Reserve, a Forest & Bird-owned reserve in Silverstream. Take the track to Te Kouka lookout for excellent views of the surrounding area. Forest & Bird has ongoing pest control in the reserve.
