Program

10am. Welcome (Scout Den)
John Moore, Riccarton Bush Park Ranger. "How this Wetland Forest remnant has survived".

10.15am. Walking-talking tour through Riccarton Bush
Dr Colin Meurk and friends. The natural history and restoration of the Bush outlined and discussed as everyone moves slowly through it. Knowledgable guests with special skills and experience working with plants, animals, insects, soils, hydrology, pests (plant and animal), legal protection options, maintenance techniques, propagation methods and nursery set up, etc will join the walk and add observations and helpful hints to general restoration discussion.

12am. BBQ provided (Scout Den)
Meet people, look over displays and posters, buy plant identification books, etc.

1 to 2.30pm. Pest control (Bush)
Helen Braithwaite (DoC), Dave Hunter (Target Pest). Setting traps in the reserve; Identifying weeds and discuss control options.

2.30 to 3pm. Roundup (Scout Den).
Miles Giller (QEII Trust). Legal protection options
Regional Roundup (3min each). Everyone invited to talk about their project, present information, etc.
Election of Christchurch City NZERN Rep.
Close. Next years meeting at Quail Island.