Activities and resources about our manu / birds and some funding opportunities
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Ka mihi ki a Ranginui, ki a Papatūānuku,
Ka mihi ki te ngao o te wheiao!
Toitū te whenua, toitū te tangata ki te wheiao ki te ao mārama.
It feels like the term is racing to an end. We are seeing lots of great mahi making your schools places that nurture and sustain everyone and the environment.
Next Monday is Te Wā Tuku Reo Māori | Māori language moment. The aim is to get one million of us speaking, singing and celebrating te reo at 12pm on the 14th of Mahuru.
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The Great Kererū Count 18th - 24th September
The Great Kererū Count is on again. This is the largest citizen science project in the country and it is all about finding out how many kererū there are and where they live. The Kererū count is the perfect excuse to get outside to spot this fabulous bird. |
| Find out more about the Great Kererū Count here |
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Pīwaiwaka and his friend Tauhou
Find out about Pīwaiwaka and his friend Tauhou in the 'Who am I and where do I live' activity in the Living Landscapes theme area if you and your students want to find out more about manu / birds while you are out counting Kererū
Cloak of Protection
Cloak of Protection is a card game that holds a mirror to human behaviour and the consequences of that behaviour for conservation of our native bird species. Players develop understandings that help them make choices leading to positive action for the environment.
Your facilitator has class sets of this game that you can borrow |
| Piwaiwaka and his friend Tauhou |
Has anyone seen a Rook?
While you are out looking for Kererū keep a wary eye out for Rooks. Rooks are a pest in Otago and the Regional Council needs your help to find them. |
| Find out more about Rooks |
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Funding Opportunities
Have you got some great environmental projects that just need a bit of funding to get them underway?
The ORC ECO Fund opens from the 1st to 20th October. The ECO Fund supports community-driven projects that protect, enhance and promote Otago's environment.
The WWF Environmental Education Action Fund opens from 14th September to 9th October. This fund aims to support schools and communities who, as part of their learning, are taking hands-on action to address an environmental issue. They will fund things like a Garden Coordinator.
Talk to your facilitator to find out more about these funds |
| ORC ECO Fund |
| WWF Environmental Education Action Fund |
Kā mihi nui
From the Ōtākou Enviroschools team |
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