Saturday Sep 1-Sunday Sep 30: Love New Zealand falcon. Get a "2 for 1" discount on admission to visit Wingspan - National Bird of Prey Centre for the whole month of September. RRP $25 adult $8 child $20 senior.
Visit the museum and aviaries, and enjoy an amazing flight display.
Rotorua Conservation Week Events
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Sunday Sep 9: Rotoehu Kokako walk. Have the chance to hear kokako sing in their natural habitat while on a gentle walk through beautiful native forest. 10am or 2pm. Register by contacting Murray on (027) 214 5255 or rotoehu@gmail.com.
Sunday Sep 9 and Sunday Sep 16: Natives in your backyard. Find out how to encourage native wildlife back into your garden at home. Learn how to make your own backyard feeder and what to plant to bring the natives back. Cost $5 with Rainbow Springs Locals Card. 2pm to 3pm. Contact Kat on (07) 350 0455 or kat.hicks@rainbowsprings.co.nz.
Tuesday Sep 11: Tales by Torchlight. Experience the magic and mystery of the forest at night. The performance of stories and songs will enchant you. An event for the whole family. 6pm to 7.30pm. Contact Jill Walker (07) 362 0888 or thetravellingtuatara@clear.net.nz.
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Wednesday Sep 12: When cute and furry goes bad. Hear a fun talk about predators and pests, go on a treasure hunt around the park and a guided night tour to see kiwi and the juvenile tuatara up close. Cost $5 with Rainbow Springs Locals Card. 5pm to 6.30pm. Contact Kat on (07) 350 0455 or kat.hicks@rainbowsprings.co.nz.
Saturday Sep 15: Planting day at Violet Bonnington Reserve. Help plant native plants at Violet Bonnington Reserve. This planting day is for people of all ages and abilities. Everyone welcome. 9am to 12pm. Contact Jim on (07) 348 6636 or jimorfe@orcon.net.nz.
Saturday Sep 15: Foris Eco-tour. Come on the "River and Rainforest" eco-tour - visit the primordial Whirinaki Forest and then raft the beautiful Rangitaiki River. Lunch and transport from Rotorua provided. Cost $99, limited to first 20 bookings. 9.30am to 4pm. Minimum age 10 years. Contact Tom on 021 237 7713 or info@foris.co.nz.
Saturday Sep 15: Food, forest and pizza. Help clean up the food forest and plant heirloom fruit trees at Hannah's Bay Community Garden.
Prepare your own wood-fired pizza. Cost $5 for pizza. Register by Sept 12 by texting "food forest and pizza" plus your name to 021 159 3601. 10am to 1pm. Email rotorua@newcomers.co.nz or denisel@clear.net.nz for more information.
Saturday Sep 15: Kea playtime. Learn all about kea including why these very clever birds are so endangered, and join in making them some fun toys to play with. Cost $5 with Rainbow Springs Locals Card. 2pm to 3pm. Contact Kim on (07) 350 0455 or kat.hicks@rainbowsprings.co.nz.
Sunday Sep 16: Waikite Geothermal Wetland open day and planting. Learn about the wetlands and the geothermal features, take a short tour, and contribute by helping with the plantings. 9.15am to 12.30pm. Contact Rob on (07) 349 8226 or rigriffiths@doc.govt.nz.
Sunday 16 Sep: Ohau Channel clean-up. Kayak from Lake Rotorua through the Ohau Channel to Lake Rotoiti and help pick up any rubbish from the channel and the riverbanks. Free, optional $10 to hire a kayak. 1pm to 4pm. Contact Justin on (07) 345 6543 or info@riverrats.co.nz.
Conservation Week events are free unless stated.
For more details on the events visit www.conservationweek.org.nz or pick up a brochure from either the Rotorua i-Site or the Department of Conservation office.
