Join us for a peaceful exploration of the Ayrlies Wetlands, a sprawling 14-hectare sanctuary that serves as a vital refuge for New Zealand’s birdlife. Originally a salt marsh, this area was transformed in 2001 into a thriving ecological haven featuring a 3.3-hectare lake and over 20,000 native plantings. Event Highlights Bird Watching: Discover over 80 […]
Help protect our local biodiversity by clearing your property of invasive "eco-weeds" and replacing them with beautiful New Zealand natives! This community initiative makes it easy to dispose of difficult pest plants and gives you the tools to start your own native restoration at home. How It Works Clear Your Garden: Remove invasive pest plants […]
专题讲座：为什么我们的生态系统如此特别？ Join us for an engaging workshop tailored specifically for our Chinese-speaking community. We will explore the unique biodiversity of the Howick Ward and discuss how we can work together to protect our local environment. 欢迎参加专为华社举办的生态环保专题讲座。我们将共同探索豪威克区（Howick Ward）独特的生物多样性，并讨论如何携手保护我们的家园环境。 What We Will Cover | 讲座内容 Unique Biodiversity: Why New Zealand’s birds, plants, and insects are found nowhere […]
Our Moth Plant Pod Competition Prizegiving is coming up on Tuesday 3 June and we would love to see members of our local community there as we celebrate the incredible collective effort that has gone into tackling moth plant across the Howick Ward this season. From schools and community groups to families and individual volunteers, […]
Ever looked twice at a rotting log and wondered what's actually going on down there? We certainly have! That's why we've collaborated with a local fungi legend and expert to come along and explore Howick's hidden fungi kingdom with us! Join us for a FREE family-friendly guided walk through Murphy's Bush to observe, marvel and […]
麻将不仅仅是方寸之间的博弈与娱乐，其牌面演变与玩法逻辑中，深深印刻着古人对自然界的观察与互动。
在本次跨界文化讲座中，我们将带您探索东方竹牌背后鲜为人知的自然奥秘：从传统麻将里的“鸟类密码”与“猫鼠博弈”，到钓鱼佬与水禽鸬鹚的捕鱼智慧；再到今天新西兰如何通过捕鼠战保卫本土鸟类，以及东方牌局文化如何为新西兰年度鸟类大选（Bird of the Year, BOTY）中的鸬鹚（Shag / Kawau）拉票助力！
无论是对中国传统文化感兴趣，还是热爱生态与自然鸟类，这场兼具硬核知识与趣味的反差感讲座都不容错过。
PFHW 团队每月在本地图书馆定期设立咨询台，致力于为社区居民提供免费的捕鼠工具及专业的害虫与杂草治理指导。 主要服务内容 免费捕鼠工具发放与安全示范： 操作演示：现场讲解并示范黑塑料 T-Rex 捕鼠器的安全设置与解除方法。 安全防护：展示配套木质通道的正确使用方法，防止误伤非目标物种。 摆放建议：指导如何在房屋周边、自然通道或食物源附近等最佳位置合理摆放捕鼠器。 登记与捕获数据上报：协助居民填写纸质登记表。申领免费捕鼠器的条件之一为定期上报捕获结果。 杂草治理咨询： 识别与解答：现场解答各类常见杂草问题，或协助参考《 Plant Me Instead 》手册及 Weedbusters 网站。 特定物种上门指导：针对如野姜（Wild Ginger）、蛾藤（Moth Plant）或爬山虎等具有挑战性的杂草，可安排上门指导。 参与方式 无需预约，直接前往咨询台即可。我们期待帮助您为居住环境打造无害虫、无杂草的绿色家园！
中文详情 PFHW holds a regular monthly Help Desk at the local library to provide free traps and expert advice on pest control and weed management for the community. Key Services Free Trap Distribution & Safety Demonstration Operation Demo: Demonstrate how to safely set and unset black plastic T-rex traps. Safety Tunnel: Show proper use of […]
在“字里乾坤”系列活动的第二部分中，我们一起走进中国传统书法艺术的世界。中国古代汉字的造字灵感源于对自然形态的观察——其中包括鸟类的姿态、飞行轨迹与动态景象。在本次互动工作坊中，参与者将把在 Ayrlies 湿地观鸟之旅（第一部分）中所收集到的灵感，转化为书法的艺术笔画与汉字创作。在书法家李永飞老师的指导下，您将练习基础笔画、探索汉字结构设计，并亲手创作一份专属的书法作品带回家。第一部分活动的参与者享有优先入场权。现场提供所有所需材料。 预订与票务信息 恶劣天气 / 取消流程：室内活动，无论晴雨照常进行。 门票预订信息 / 链接：第一部分已报名的参与者享有优先入场权。名额有限先报先得。 条款与条件 / 退款政策：免费。 附加健康与安全提示：遵守标准室内场地规定。活动现场提供水性、无毒的书法墨水。 加关注，不迷路！
