out & about
Eco Day at Titirangi Library
A recent Saturday afternoon became a very big day for local groups working on environmental causes when Titirangi Library attracted close to 400 people to its inaugural Eco Day. For one day the library became a hub for neighbourhood pest-free and weed-free networks, along with Arataki and the Council wastemimisation team, EcoMatters, Birdcare Aotearoa and experts on native bats, nesting petrels and the Ark in the Park initiative. At the family-themed event the children got to make foam bats and bookmarks, listen to a bird-themed story, pick up a colourful cat collar to protect birdlife, see taxidermy bats and learn about triaging injured birds. Meanwhile the adults were learning about local weeds and pests, meeting the wood-turners team creating recycled toys, and gathering information about local parks and reserves. Lots of information and networking took place and many opportunities for volunteering and involvement in future activities were presented. Of course, no-one could have made it through the six hours of displays and activities without the support of the local playcentre which provided homemade snacks. The Library says it was a very successful day, bringing together so many experts in one place, and staff are considering making it an annual springtime event. They are especially keen to thank the many presenters who willingly and enthusiastically supported the day, and the many local businesses which helped advertise it. If you missed the event, the library has a list of contacts – drop by and they will be more than happy to help out.
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The Fringe SEPTEMBER 2021
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