Each month we host a local expert and learn how their work is protecting and restoring one of the most ecologically diverse and modified regions in New Zealand, Central Otago.
We hope that by connecting the local individuals with amazing people and research, a 'ripple effect' of knowledge will empower the community to work together in creating a safer and healthier environment for wildlife and people.
We hope that by connecting the local individuals with amazing people and research, a 'ripple effect' of knowledge will empower the community to work together in creating a safer and healthier environment for wildlife and people.
Upcoming event
We are taking a break and will be back soon
Previous Guest Speakers
Anna Yeoman - Drylands & lizard life
Tuesday 23rd November at 6pm, Lake Dunstan Boat Club
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For our first Ripple Effect, we learnt about Central Otago's unique dryland ecosystems, local lizard species and the work of Mokomoko Dryland Sanctuary.
Anna is a trustee of the Central Otago Ecological Trust. She is a writer and science communicator with a passion for our local drylands and lizards and is working on a book about New Zealand's lizards. She lives in Alexandra with her young family. 
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Dawn Palmer - Restoration of a Braided River
Thursday 9th December at 6pm, Cromwell Boat Club
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In December, we had the pleasure of hosting Dawn Palmer as our December Ripple Effect guest speaker. Dawn is the project director for the Jobs for Nature ‘Friends of Tucker Beach’ restoration project. This is a three-year project aimed at improving and maintaining the breeding habitat for 3 threatened & one at-risk seasonally migratory bird known to the inland basins of Central Otago. We learnt about the importance of their work, the highs and lows of such a project and how they are tackling weeds, pests and restoration with the help of the local community and volunteers.
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