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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!