Freshwater Conservation (Friends of the Blade, Saturday 29 August 2026)

This Freshwater Conservation one-day training unit covers stream ecology and the main methods for monitoring a stream.

Participants will be introduced to the animals and plants that live in a stream, the conditions required for a healthy stream and the survey methods to monitor these indicators.

This training unit will be held on Saturday 29 August  2026 (9am-4pm) at Friends of the Blade / Ngā Hoa o Pā Kererū.*

Note: 

• Unsuitable weather conditions (or other unforeseen circumstances) may mean we have to postpone this day. Once enrolled, any updates will be available in the course ‘Announcements’ tab no later than 8:00pm the day prior to the training.
• Minimum enrolment numbers are required for this training day to go ahead.
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• This training day will be run in other areas of the Bay of Plenty throughout the year. To keep up-to-date with new days/places follow us on facebook.
• Other training options can be found at ‘Our Training Units’