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Citizen Science Projects Tour in Dunedin
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The NZ Landcare Trust is running a 'Citizen Science Projects Tour" on Wednesday 3rd May. If you are an educator, coordinate environmental projects, researcher, work with volunteers, a community group member or just interested in the potential of citizen science, then join the tour! We will be visiting ecological restoration projects over the course of the day, wrapping up with a session on Marine Metre Squared (Mm2). A focus of the tour is not only learning about projects, but discussing ways in which the projects could grow, and how barriers could be overcome. Themes are likely to include data quality and storage; science communication; encouraging and retaining volunteers; working with youth ... we are still finalising destinations for the early part of the day.
Register your interest by emailing Monica Peters
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Mm2 Workshops in Whangarei
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Between Monday 8th and Wednesday 10th May the Mm2 team will be in the Whangarei region.
A Teachers' Workshop will be held at 4pm on Tuesday 9th May at Whangarei Boys' High School.
If you are keen to participate, contact Sally Carson
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Mountains to the Sea Wānanga
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A "citizen science" national conference for marine and freshwater conservation action and education - an inspirational professional development and networking opportunity for all those involved or interested in freshwater and marine conservation. Mm2 presentations and workshops will be featured at the conference.
Friday 21st April to Sunday 23rd April 2017
Omaha Marae, Leigh, Auckland
Visit the website for more details and to register
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Citizen Science Day is actually a month-long international celebration starting on 14th April! Why not mark this event in your own way by organising an Mm2 survey of your local shore? ... It's something to think about for the Easter holiday! Any day can be Citizen Science Day!
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This interactive educational activity book has been translated into te reo Māori.
Ngā Kōraha Māminga contains information about the animals and plants that live on the muddy shore, with an activity on every page and lovely images to colour.
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These popular shore guides have been made into posters. (Only for the Southern NZ species so far ... though the Northern versions are on the way!)
Down in Dunedin they can be found by some of the city beaches!
The files are free to download from our website. They are designed to be printed at around A1 size. Contact your local print shop to get a quote.
Download the Rocky Shore Poster
Download the Sandy and Muddy Shore Poster
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Who Eats Who in the Ocean?
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In Dunedin over the school holidays? Find out about the marine food web - the who eats who in the ocean - with hands-on and close-up viewing of live marine animals and a look inside the stomach of a shark!
On Saturday 22 April there are 3 sessions to choose from. Bookings are essential.
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Dunedin is New Zealand’s wildlife capital. This is your chance to Go Wild with over 50 activities to choose from during the Wild Dunedin Festival of Nature. There is something for all ages: activities, films, exhibitions, walks, wildlife tours and talks. Many are free, or at a reduced charge.
See the full programme details.
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