upcoming: Community planting day

Community Planting Day, 6 June 2026 9:30am -12:30pm

Thomsons Ford Reserve has been adopted by the Wairau Nature Network as a demonstration site for restoration techniques and educational opportunities.

We are excited about working with you to plant the first 1000 trees!

Planting from 9:30-12pm, then join us for a BBQ lovingly cooked by the Lions Club Blenheim. For catering please register here

Where: Thomsons Ford, junction of O'Dwyers and Thomsons Ford roads

Bring: warm clothes, gumboots or solid boots, a spade if you have one, and a water bottle

Postponement: 13th June- registered volunteers will receive email notification, otherwise please check Wairau Nature Network facebook page before 8:30am.

Any questions, please email wendy.sullivan@landcare.org.nz

This event is part of Junior Landcare, a nationwide initiative by NZ Landcare Trust and supported by the Bupa Foundation, connecting families to nature through fun, hands-on experiences. The Wairau Nature Network is proud to be the Junior Landcare host for 2026!