Conservation Week in the Wairarapa

There’s a range of activities happening for Conservation Week across the Wairarapa – get involved, there’s something to suit everyone. Go along to an art exhibition, workshop, guided walk or evening talk with one of our environmental experts. Connect with nature, get inspired and learn how you can make a difference to our environment! See full programme details on the event website.

Conservation Week Art Exhibition - Carterton
30 August - 6 September | 9.30am - 5.00pm | Carterton Events Centre | Free

Student Voices for Climate Change
Local students’ work showcasing their thoughts on conservation and climate change, will be on display at the art exhibition.

Sustainability Workshops - Carterton
30 August - 6 September | 10.00am and 1.00pm | Carterton Events Centre | Free

A Snapshot of Conservation Messaging Past and Present At Conart Masterton
2 – 10 September | Open Wednesdays to Sundays, 10:30am - 3:30pm | ConArt Masterton | Free

Conservation Q&a Messege Board At Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre
4 - 12 September | All day | Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre | Free with General Admission

Sustainable Food Production Conference With Greg Hart and Helen Dew
3 September | 6.30pm - 9.00pm | Carterton Events Centre | Koha

O’connor’s Bush Guided Walks
4 September | 10.00am | Greytown Soldiers’ Memorial Park, Greytown | Free

Nature Close Up: Hands-on Workshops At Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre
5 September, 11 September | 10.00am – 10:45am | Pūkaha ngahere (forest) | Free with General Admission

Ōkorewa Lagoon Fish Monitoring
5 September | 8.45am | Ōkorewa Lagoon, Lake Ferry | Free

Four Sundays On Climate Change and Biodiversity: Two Films, Two Talks
5 ,12, 19 and 26 September | Various times and locations

Night Life At Fensham Reserve
6, 8 and 10 September | 7.00pm | Fensham Reserve, Carterton | Free

Henley Lake Wetlands Guided Walks
7 September, 10 September | 2.30pm | Henley Men’s Shed carpark | Free

The White Continent Conference With Nick Golledge and Richard Levy
11 September | 6.30pm - 9.00pm | Waihinga Centre, Martinborough | Koha

Conservation Week Art Exhibition - Martinborough
11 - 15 September | 9.30am - 5.00pm | Waihinga Centre, Martinborough | Free

Student Voices for Climate Change
Local students’ work showcasing their thoughts on conservation and climate change, will be on display at the art exhibition.

Conservation Week Art Exhibition - Martinborough
11 - 15 September | 10.00am and 1.00pm | Waihinga Centre, Martinborough | Free

He Aroha Whakatō, He Aroha Puta Mai - Planting Day and Picnic
12 September | 10.00am - 3.00pm | Lake Domain, Soldiers Settlement Road, Featherston | Free

See full programme details on the Conservation Week website.

This event is part of Conservation Week 2021.