Annual Okura Stillwater Tree Planting Day - 2020
A day for all interested in re-connecting to our whenua (land) as well helping to recreate a canopy where a great forest once thrived.
We have over 1000 native seedlings ready to put in the ground!
Where: Meet at the end of Duck Creek Rd in Stillwater. We will all be heading out to the Weiti River mouth. (Stillwater Recreation Reserve- 1A Duck Creek Road, Stillwater
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When: Sunday 9 August, 10am Start
What to bring: Spades and gloves will be provided however please bring your own if you are able. Refreshments will be provided; participants are also invited to bring a plate (optional) to share goodies with your fellow planters, and lots of enthusiasm!
Thanks for your support - all welcome.
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When John was six years old he hammered a nail into his favorite tree to mark his height.
Ten years later at age sixteen, John returned to see how much higher the nail was.
If the tree grew by five centimetres each year, how much higher would the nail be?
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