On Friday the 11th May 140 middle school students set off for Lake Rotomanu.
We explored the wetlands, visited the beach and Te Rewa Bridge.
What a great time we all had. Thanks to all our helpers who made the day possible.
Our Wetlands are so important. Did you know they can do all these things?
- store and purify water
- Controlling flooding
- Stabilising shorelines and protecting against storms
- Replenishing groundwater
- Providing nurseries and habitat for native fish, including eels and whitebait
- Supporting a wide range of native plants, including many threatened species
- Reducing erosion
- Providing nesting and feeding areas for birdlife, including many migrating birds that visit New Zealand each year, and many endangered bird species (wetlands are home to 22% of New Zealand’s birds)
- Creating tourism and recreation opportunities (for example for bird watchers, walkers, photographers, fishermen, whitebaiters and hunters). (NZ Forest and Bird.org)
It's such a shame that over 90% of New Zealand's wetlands have been drained away to make way for housing and roads. What can we do to help people understand the importance of wetlands???? Bring your ideas along to school to discuss.
Kia Ora Room 15, Had a fantastic day with my group, Dillin P, Jacob M and Ruben L, we had so much fun, the weather was perfect for a school trip, i love going on my kiddies school trips as not only do they learn about what New Plymouth has to offer but i learn as well. Looking forward to the next school outing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mrs P it was such a fun day and I think we should get out and about more often - how lucky were we with the weather - would a great place we live. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP
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