Love nature and want to make a difference? Waitekohekohe Recreational Park, a stunning 89-hectare reserve on Thompsons Track, Katikati, is looking for volunteers to help with pest plant and animal control. This beautiful space is home to walking trails, mountain bike tracks, and equestrian paths, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
Over the past five years, the Katikati Recreational Park Development Group (KK RPDG) and the Western Bay of Plenty District Council have worked to enhance the reserve, and to support ongoing maintenance and conservation efforts they’re seeking volunteers to help with various activities. Volunteers are needed to trim vegetation along tracks, check pest animal trap lines, and remove or control pest plants to protect the native forest. No special skills are required—just a moderate level of fitness and a passion for conservation. All tools are provided, and no power tools are needed.
Organised working days will take place about once a week, with tasks carried out on easy, well-maintained tracks. This is a great opportunity to get involved in conservation, connect with nature, and meet like-minded people.
If you’re interested in volunteering or would like more information, contact Lawrie Donald at lahjdonald@outlook.com or text 021 859 929.
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