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Common copper butterfly, native

Butterfly Gardening Course

Get equipped to create your very own unique butterfly habitats.

Snow.

Our Far South Schools Competition

Your school could win an all-expenses paid weekend at Icefest in Christchurch. Check out how to enter!

Weedbusters

2012 Weedbuster Awards Nomination

It's time to acknowledge the dedicated groups and individuals with the Weedbusters Awards!

Boy recycling

Recycling Ambassadors Wanted!

Volunteer to be a recycling ambassador at the Waitangi Day Celebrations.

Maori culture

Hei Manaaki Maori Tourism

Hei Manaaki Maori Tourism Level 3 and Level 4 offers knowledge of the tourism industry with a maori perspective.

More opportunities for youth

2012 Youth Fund

Do you have a great idea that will benefit young individuals? Fill out an application for the 2012 Youth Fund today!

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CoastCare News Summer 2011-2012

Check out the latest CoastCare Summer Newsletter for 2011-2012.

Garden discovery

Australasian Permaculture Convergence

First time in New Zealand for the Australasian Convergence. They are planning an awesome event! 

Youth Jam

Regeneration Summer Jam

There are still spaces available for Regeneration Summer Jam! Get in quick!

Fair Trade Fortnight 2011

Fair and Square Christmas Edition

Take a look at the update from Fairtrade and the Christmas presents they have to offer.

Boat at sunset

Solarei Newsletter

Amazing creations in this December newsletter from Solarei. Check it out!

Pingao Matapouri Beach

Dunes Trust Conference 2012

Registrations are open to attend the Dunes Trust Conference 2012. Join the fun!

Children planting streambank

Trees for Survival Newsletter

The third Trees for Survival Newsletter for 2011 is now available.

Monarch butterfly

Enviroschools Northland newsletter

Issue 9 of the Enviroschools newsletter is now available.

Spider Web

What's on NRC's website

Find out the latest updates on our Northland Regional Council website.

Underwater

Summer Series Snorkel Days

Experience the wonders of the Whāngārei Harbour Marine Reserve this summer!

Rena

Rena Oil Spill Information For Schools

Find resources related to the Rena oil spill, a unit plan and curriculum links.

Koru

Education for Sustainability Approved

Education for Sustainability joins UE approved list of subjects in 2012.

 

Ngunguru Sandspit

WWMD - Twinning Opportunity

It’s hands-on and brains-on! It’s fun! It’s FREE!

Didee in Lab

Science in a Van

Check out the Science in a Van road show.

Sea anemone

Experiencing Marine Reserves celebrates 10 years!

Help celebrate and fundraise for a good cause!

Kauri

Green Wave of Action 2011

Be part of this global initiative and create a 'green wave'.

nrc recycling bins

Environmental Packaging Awards 2011

Enter to win $1000 for your school!

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Northland Weedbusters Newsletter

The latest and greatest on Northland Weedbusting.

Cabbage trees

Alternatives Plant Fund - Apply now

Alter-Natives Native Plant Fund are again giving away $24,750 worth of native plants. 
EcoCover weed square

EcoCover for Gardens

EcoCover introduces EcoCover mulch and weed mat to Enviroschools.

Kowhai in bloom

Matakohe-Limestone Island

Find details of Matakohe-Limestone Island annual lizard monitoring.

Native bush

Native Seed Collection Workshop

Get smart and take part in the Native Seed Collection Workshop.

Flooding

International Greening Education Event 2011

You are cordially invited to attend this International Greening Event in Karlsruhe, Germany.

Packaging and Rubbish

Unpackit Roadshow of Joy

Check out the Unpackit Roadshow and get involved!

Morepork in Bream Head Reserve

Garden Bird Survey 2011

Get involved and participate in the Garden Bird Survey 2011.

Kereru Sophie

OurFuture Website

Find out information on the new Landcare Research website 'OurFuture'.

Beach clean-up

Wanaka Wastebusters Demystifying Packaging Project

Competition and nomination details for the 2011 Unpackit Packaging Awards and roadshow.

Marine reserve sign

Fish Forever Newsletter

Find information on the Fish Forever campaign and how you can help.

Tree Map

Education for Sustainablity Reports

The report on the Evaluation of Education for Sustainablity Initiatives is now published online.

Eels

Tuna Kuwharuwharu - The Longfin Eel

Find an interesting educational resource on Tuna Kuwharuwharu - The Longfin Eel.

Flooding

Climate Change DVD - Free!

Find out how you can order your copy of 'Our Future' Climate Change DVD.

Drains to harbour t shirt

Drains to Harbour t-shirts

Look smart in a Drains to Harbour (DTH) t-shirt and support the clean waterways campaign.

Eel (NIWA photo)

Outreach Tuna Tour

Find updated information about the Outreach Tuna Tour "Making Art to Save the Longfin".

Canefields copy paper

Cane Fields Sugar Cane Paper

A new paper derived in part from sugar cane fibre is available.

Snorkel and mask

Experiencing Marine Reserves fundraising shop

Experiencing Marine Reserves fundraising shop is now up and running.

Hatched e-book cover

Hatched - The Capacity for Sustainable Development

Check out this E-book resource at the Landcare Research website.

Alligator weed

Plant Me Instead

Help the Department of Conservation by contributing a list of your most unpopular weeds for collation in a "Plant Me Instead" booklet.

Energy efficient lightbulb

WWF Education For Sustainability Resource

These two digital stories feature schools who have received funding from WWF's Environmental Education Action Fund.

Recycle Sign

"That's not junk" - Excellent book resource for Enviroschools

This book strongly promotes and encourages reusing and recycling but in an appealing fun way. 

Flax

Wet Feet - Investigating fresh water

A teaching resource developed around freshwater systems in the Far North. Ideal for use in Northland schools.

Power lines

Energy efficient schools guide

A booklet outlining why and how schools can reduce energy use and costs.