It was such a pleasure to go on this guided walk the other day! The weather was perfect for a wee walk in the bush, and boy did we learn a lot along the way. Gil Roper is a fount of knowledge on the history and plants in this area and we were really luckyContinue reading “Public Redwood Bush walk, hosted by FOTBR on 4 December 2022”
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Guided native bush walk, 2pm Sunday 4 December 2022
People are invited to participate in this guided walk, led by members of ‘Friends of Tawa Bush Reserves’ (FOTBR). The walk will be through part of Redwood Bush, from Achilles Close through to Peterhouse Street and include the newly established, signed botanical walk. Depending on time, Larsen Crescent Reserve will also be included in theContinue reading “Guided native bush walk, 2pm Sunday 4 December 2022”
Signed Botanical Walk now open in Redwood Bush
Friends of Tawa Bush Reserves (FOTBR) has designed, financed and installed signs for a botanical walk that features twenty of the native trees in Redwood Bush. Each sign has text and visual images pertaining to features of the trees for interest to walkers, but also to provide an educational purpose for the variety of groupsContinue reading “Signed Botanical Walk now open in Redwood Bush”
‘Beating the Bounds’ in Tawa – Tararua Tramping Club hold day walk in Tawa reserves
Photo of map showing circuit taken: Christine Whiteford On Wednesday 18 May, a group from the Tararua Tramping Club undertook a walk, circumnavigating Tawa using the various reserves. The sunny weather enabled the group to enjoy the great views as well as the vibrant flora and fauna. Leader John Allard, a resident of Tawa forContinue reading “‘Beating the Bounds’ in Tawa – Tararua Tramping Club hold day walk in Tawa reserves”
Friends of Tawa Bush Reserves 