Experiencing Marine Reserves - Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust
Experiencing Marine Reserves Delivery:
EMR is in full swing summer delivery mode here in Northland. Twelve Northland schools a receiving the full EMR programme this term, coordinated by Kim Boyle and Nicki Wakefield.
Successful Marine Education Wananga
To see the proceedings, click here
Free Community Guided Snorkel Day - Summer Series:
Supported by the Department of Conservation, Whangarei Lions & New Zealand Refining Company.
Where:
Reotahi Beach (after McLeods Bay follow Reotahi Rd, then Beach Rd to end) (opposite Motukaroro Island and Marsden Pt), Whangarei Heads.
When:
Saturday 20th December 2008 10am - 3pm
Saturday 17th January 2009 10am - 3pm
Saturday 31st January 2009 10am - 3pm
Saturday 14th February 2009 10am - 3pm
Sunday 1st March 2009 10am - 3pm - To celebrate the start of Seaweek.
What:
Guided snorkels at the Whangarei Harbour marine reserve site at Reotahi, information and BBQ.
Weather permitting - cancellations - More Fm
Bring your own gear or get free hire for our mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit's. Recommended for everyone 5 years old plus. All children under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult. Bring sunblock and money for BBQ. Experienced guides and advanced safety procedures will be in place on the day.
For further event information please contact: info@emr.org.nz or phone 09 436 4418 mobile 027 243 4818 website www.emr.org.nz
Marine Leadership Competition:
Do you want to take action for the marine environment?
Enter the Seaweek Marine Leadership competition for participation of 1 or more year 7 - 11 school age students to go on a 7 day youth sailing adventure with R Tucker Thompson Trust (www.tucker.co.nz) and 1 or more
year 8 or higher school age students to go on an Open Water Scuba Dive Course with Dive! Tutukaka (www.diving.co.nz)
This competition is open to Northland students only.
For entry forms contact info@emr.org.nz
Download entry form now:
Corporate Brunch Fundraiser:
The Department of Conservation and Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust are organizing a brunch to celebrate seaweek with Northland organisations and business people.
With special guest speaker; Stephen Tindall, presenting on successful business & the environment and there will also be special marine presentations and spot prizes.
Venue: A'fare, Whangarei
Date: 6th March 2009, 9am - 11am
Cost: $60
For tickets and enquires contact Nicki Wakefield nicki@emr.org.nz
Proceeds from event go towards the Seaweek Marine Leadership competition for participation of 1 or more year 7 - 11 school age students to go on a 7 day youth sailing adventure with R Tucker Thompson Trust (www.tucker.co.nz) and 1 or more year 8 or higher school age students to go on an Open Water Scuba Dive Course with Dive! Tutukaka
(www.diving.co.nz)
Marine Education & Seaweek 2009:
A marine educator's forum has been set up to discuss event ideas for Seaweek 2009 and share marine education materials. Visit:
http://www.marinenz.org.nz/index.php/forums/
Hei kona mai
Samara Nicholas
P.S. If you don't hear from me much over the next few months, will be due to being busy with our first baby. Please contact Kim Boyle (kim@emr.org.nz) for urgent EMR matters.
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