Description

Rangers from Rotorua invite you to join our monthly volunteer days. The activities and the location will vary from month to month.

As well as helping out DOC rangers and community groups, you'll also get to learn about the history of the project area, go on a walk, or even catch a glimpse of some of the amazing wildlife.

Dates

May 2026

Date: Saturday 23 May
Time: 9 am
What: Linton Park West Care Group planting day
Where: At the Edmund Rd entrance
Park: Off road beside the Gull Station or in front of 4 Square. Extra parking over at the rugby fields on Edmund Rd.
Task: It's planting time and we are looking for keen planters to get 540 native plants in the ground. Come and see the progress of the project and the plants we planted last year. Sausage sizzle after the planting.

Requirements:

• Wear: Gardening gloves, covered footwear and clothing suitable for the weather.
• Bring: A spade and drink. There will be some spades available if you don't have one.

Registration: To register complete Linton Park West Project: 2026-05 form by 20 May 2026. 

In the event of cancellation, only those who have registered will be contacted. For additional information contact Linda via mobile: 027 358 1467.

June 2026

Date: Sunday 7 and Monday 8 June
Time: 9 am – expect to finish by 12 pm midday
What: Forest & Bird Tikitapu Rotorua - Bait Line clearing at Tikitapu Scenic Reserve
Where: Okareka Loop Rd, just down from the fire station
Task: In preparation for the annual toxin programme in Tikitapu Scenic Reserve, which means ensuring that the network of bait stations is in good condition.

The objective is to trim, and where necessary, re-mark the bait station lines. We will also be checking and cleaning the bait stations.

Choose which day suits you best. We have two more weekends allocated for bait line work before the toxin distribution begins. Each day will begin with assigning tasks and a safety briefing.

Refreshments provided on return to base.

Requirements:

• Bring: Backpack, drink, snack, parka, loppers, secateurs, hammer. Good footwear is essential as the lines are steep and can be slippery.

Registration: Pre-registration is essential. In the event of cancellation, only those who have registered will be contacted.

To register and for additional information contact: Rotorua.branch@forestandbird.org.nz or text Margaret 0274202022.

What to expect

Volunteers may find themselves helping to maintain walking tracks, tackling invasive weeds, helping with pest control or planting native trees. Some tasks may be physically demanding.

You should wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the task.

Transport may be provided – check with the office.

For track and maintenance days you can expect to do the following:

• Use hand tools to trim any low hanging branches/vines or encroaching
• Collect rubbish
• Remove debris from tracks
• General track maintenance

What to bring

• Food for lunch
• Drinking water
• Sun hat
• Raincoat
• Personal medication
• Phone
• Good footwear (boots preferred)
• Back pack
• Appropriate clothing

DOC will provide

• Safety Hi-vis vest
• Gloves and eye-wear if required
• Hand-tools
• First-aid kit

Contact

For more information and to register, contact: cnoble@doc.govt.nz