Ecology Action on a Fringe-Urban Hillside

They have given us into the hands of the new unhappy lords, lords without pity or honor who have turned their pens into swords.. (Chesterton)

Full many a glorious morning have I seen, kissing with golden face the meadows green (Shakespeare)

Updated 05 February 2008

Join Us and Become a Friend of Three Streams

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Friends and their Haven

‘We aim to heighten public awareness of the existence and role of these reserves as well as joining with other community groups and organisations in the environmental betterment of the Albany area.

Education

A key project for our group is establishing a practical environmental education centre on site for use by the community and local schools. We are keenly pursuing contacts with local schools and community groups in an effort to provide the best conservation resource for the community.

Community Nursery

A community nursery is being established on site and will be a tremendous resource for all. Seedlings from the property and other sources will be nurtured and given away to schools and other community groups.

Become a Friend of Three Streams/Kauri Grove - Why?

to widen your gardening experience;
to learn more about native trees and how to care for them;
to share the joy of creating a new landscape;
to feel the thrill in discovering a precious seedling hidden by the weeds and debris you are “clearing”;
in deciding whether to leave it where it is (preferred), replant in a more suitable place, or pot up until stronger;
Come and join us while we think about whether this particular area should have colourful shrubs for the short term and/or big forest trees for the long-term;
Come and join us in planning the future view from this vantage point.

The vision of the Arboretum is an opportunity for both the landscape and the people of North Shore City. To make the vision a reality involves people doing everything from nailing more planks to the boardwalk to setting up meetings. Friends of Three Streams help bring this all together.

Join us by clicking here to print and complete the membership/donation form:

Membership

A great way to express pride in the community, have fun and meet people. There are activities for young and old and everyone is welcome.” Planting and track maintenance, assisting in the nursery, tour guiding for the public, working on our website or helping to develop the education centre. Whatever your ability or time availability, you can contribute to this wonderful project.

‘Friends’ are keen to recruit new members. Please fill in the Membership form here. You can also contact the Custodian, John Hogan, on 415 9336 jhogan@clear.net.nz or email threestreams@clear.net.nz for more information or to register your interest.

The group is also looking for sponsors to support their efforts. Please let us know if you can assist.

You can help with:

Outside	Inside
General grounds care and maintenance Tour guiding Labelling significant trees Removing weeds from beds Collecting seeds Clearing and constructing tracks Identifying species –plants, insects, birds Planting trees	Helping with computer –checking websites for information Preparing labels Propagating, potting up Organising visits and volunteers Giving information

Volunteer Botanist Welcome

There are many regenerating species not yet identified. A complete list is needed as part of a new management plan. Please contact if you can help.

Mamaku and Nikaus

Feedback

We are interested in hearing your opinions about the material on this website.

Do tell us what you find most interesting, and what you would like to know more about.

Most important, do let us know if you disagree with, or can add to, what we say about Conservation practices at Three Streams and the characteristics of plant species. We welcome your experiences, and additional botanical or ecological information that will help us and our website visitors.