Kay Lindley has again done a marvellous job in organising the Nightwalks with Nature series for this year.
These take place at the end of January through to early February. They are very interesting and provide a great opportunity to be guided by experts on our native flora and fauna. The money raised by participants is donated by Kay to the Ark in the Park.
CASCADE KAURI NIGHT PLANTS WALK
Tuesday 31 January
Botanist Jeff McCauley, whose family settled this area, will lead this very interesting walk while we find flora we didn’t know existed.
Meeting Place: Cascade Kauri Carpark
EXHIBITION DRIVE WALKS
Tuesday 7 & Thursday 9 February
Dr. Peter Maddison, Entomologist/Ecologist (Dr. Bugs & Beetles), will share his insect knowledge with you on this popular Titirangi track, renowned for its cave weta tunnels and glowworms.
Meeting Place: Exhibition Drive Carpark, Cnr Woodlands Park & Scenic Dr.
CASCADE KAURI SPIDER & MOTH WALK
Thursday 2 February
Grace Hall and Robert Hoare from Landcare Research will lead this walk showing some of the special flora and fauna, big and small that reside in this area. See giant Puriri moths and spider nightlife.
Meeting Place: Kakamatua Inlet Carpark
KAURI FISH WALK
Tuesday 14 February
A walk with Freshwater Fish expert Paul Woodard at the Cascade Kauri area, seeking out the water nightlife including koura, eels and freshwater fish.
Meeting Place: Cascade Kauri Carpark.
