Capturing imagination - storytelling, art & citizen science

Inspiring young people to love their local environment is key in our fight to save the planet. What part can storytelling, art and citizen science play?

Come down to the Meola Reef mangroves and learn about how a beautifully-illustrated book triggered a passionate response from the youngest students of a local school. From creativity in the classroom to amazing and far-reaching citizen science on the mudflats, these tamariki - tomorrow's leaders - are showing the way.

Join author Glenda Kane, artist Lisa Allen and Grey Lynn School teacher Jody Hayes as they share their insights surrounded by the environment in which the creative seed has been planted.

Draw a germinating mangrove propagule, turn over a rock to discover what lies beneath, or just enjoy a different perspective beside the Waitematā.