In 2015, Jesse Mulligan presented ecologist (and current PFH trustee) John Innes with an award recognising his outstanding contribution to our understanding of just how bad mammalian predators are for our native birds. Jesse was so intrigued by the subject that he invited John to talk about some of his research the next day on RNZ. Since then Jesse has become a dedicated backyard trapper, and he’s spreading the word. Keeping a rat trap or two set and baited is something most gardeners can easily do to make a real difference for New Zealand’s birds and other wildlife. See more of Jesse’s story here: https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/garden/114278760/jesse-mulligan-and-other-backyard-trappers-helping-the-predatorfree-campaign
Plant sale fundraiser
The annual Forest and Bird Waikato plant sale is on this weekend, Saturday and Sunday starting at 8am and not before. First in, first served. Bring cash.
At 88 Nixon St, Hamilton East.
Down the Right of way. Park on the road, we have trolley and wheelbarrows.
Thanks to the nurseries who have given plants: Full Bloom, Forest Flora, Growing Spectrum, Bruntwood Nursery, and Oderings.
Plant sale proceeds will go towards supporting pest animal control in Hamilton, so that biodiversity within the city can flourish. Forest and Bird are supporting the work of Predator Free Hamilton and the trap library which is being set up at Go-Eco through Predator Free 2050.
Predator-Free Hamilton Seminar
RSVP via predatorfreehamilton.org.nz/contact
It’s the ones you didn’t catch that matter
DOC scientist Craig Gillies passes on some wise words from his mentor, Dick Veitch, “It’s not the ones you catch that matter, it’s the ones you didn’t catch”. It’s obvious when you think about it, but it seems to be surprisingly easy to forget. Read more in this profile on Craig on the PFNZ site.
Plant sale fundraiser
The Waikato branch of Forest and Bird will be having its annual plant sale this year on the 6th of May, from 8am until midday, at 88 Nixon St, Hamilton East. As usual, there will be a great range of healthy trees, shrubs and grasses for you to select from, at good prices. There will not be EFTPOS, so please bring cash or cheque. The funds raised will continue to be put into the work of Predator-Free Hamilton.