Dear St. Johns Rotary Member, Following on from our first Working Bee on 18th April at Apirana Reserve, Glen Innes, our coordinator Ken Samson asks if we can assist again on: Sunday 30th May, 9.30 am to 12.00 pm. Meet at the Apirana Ave entrance to the Reserve. The main work will be spreading a large pile of mulch over the planted area. To achieve this, we will need to bring some wheel barrows and empty 10 litre paint pails. Please RSVP by Sunday 16th May (also indicating if you can bring a wheelbarrow) so that I can advise Ken of approximate numbers of St Johns volunteers. Recommended: - Wear gloves, sturdy shoes, sunhat - Wheelbarrow - Empty 10 litre paint pail Our work will be guided by Ken, Nanda, and Roger - as originators of the project and working with Auckland Council. Purpose: The Apirana Reserve project seeks to establish an accessible native forest and stream reserve for the Glen Innes community. This involves the clearing of land to remove introduced weeds and rubbish, and the planting and maintenance of native trees. Public are thus able to gain access to the reserve, and the vegetation will ultimately attract native birds and other animals. Our restoration work will also improve the water quality and hence habitat supporting life in Omaru Stream. This stream starts from a spring at the upper end of Apirana Reserve near St Johns Rd and descends to cross Apirana Ave flowing on through Maybury and other reserves to the Tamaki Estuary. The plan is to create a corridor of native vegetation supporting the health of the stream, and providing walking paths and a relaxing environment of native forest for the surrounding community. All welcome to contribute to this Working Bee, and/or to subsequent ones. See the attached map that shows Apirana Reserve. We will focus on the area to the mid-lower right, at the Apirana Ave side of the Reserve. The main road on upper left is St Johns Rd, where the reserve links up to Sunhill Fruitshop and Garden Centre. Kind regards Peter 0274 341 832 |