Upcoming conservation volunteer events in the community
Hi friends and neighbours of The Whau River Catchment Trust.
We have open free community events coming up in the next 2 weeks. These events will be focusing on the restoration of our community. We hope to see you all there.
Upcoming events that we have this month include:
• Native plant nursery workshop. On Tuesday the 5th of April. At Block House Bay Recreational Reserve – From 10-12
• Mulching at Block House Bay recreational Reserve. On Sunday the 10th of April. From 10-12.
• Native plant nursery workshop. On Tuesday the 12th of April. At Block House Bay Recreational Reserve – From 10-12
• Mulching at Block House Bay Recreational Reserve. On Saturday the 16th of April. From 10-12.
If you have any questions or would like to book a spot email us at - info@whauriver.org.nz
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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79.2% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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20.8% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
The gift of giving …?
The author of “The Gift of the Magi” is O. Henry, a pseudonym for William Sydney Porter.
“The Gift of the Magi” is a poignant short story about a young couple, Jim and Della, who are deeply in love but financially struggling. With Christmas approaching and limited money, each decides to sacrifice their most prized possession to buy a meaningful gift for the other. Della sells her beautiful long hair to buy a platinum chain for Jim’s watch, while Jim sells his grandfather’s watch to buy a set of combs for Della’s hair. In the end, their love and sacrifice underscore the true spirit of giving during the holiday season.
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I would say the story underscores the stupidity of Xmas gifts … after all, it is not YOUR birthday, so how about donating something to good causes and otherwise enjoying being together?
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