Botanical Bush Walk

Do you enjoy bushwalks or spending time in our native forests and often wonder what the plants around you are? Or what makes our native plants unique and our forests different from those elsewhere?

If so, join us, slow down and spend a morning among the majestic trees of Ōtanewainuku’s remnant native forest. We’ll take a gentle-paced walk, learning to recognise common native plants, look more closely at different plant groups and understand what makes our forest ecosystems unique. Whether you're new to plant identification or simply curious to learn more about the bush around you, this is a chance to slow down and see the forest from a new perspective.

Toi Ohomai Environmental Management staff will guide us along the way, with regular stops and plenty of opportunities to ask questions and learn something new.

Event details

When: Saturday 28 November, 10am-12pm
Where: Ōtanewainuku Forest
Meeting point: Car park opposite the shelter at Ōtanewainuku
Cost: Free, registration essential
What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a water bottle and any essential medication.

Please note: This event is weather dependent.

Getting there: We want to make sure everyone who wants to come along has a way to get there! If you need a ride, let us know when registering and we'll see what we can organise with our staff. If you have spare seats and can offer someone a lift, we'd love to hear from you too.

This event is a collaboration between Envirohub and Toi Ohomai.