I design and set up native plant nurseries in schools for students to learn plant propagation, plant identification and restoration skills. In winter these grown plants are planted by students into their school restoration area.

I help students develop a sense of responsibility and compassion around important ecological issues by using fun creative activities to get the information across. I also do nature walks and talks focusing on New Zealand’s unique flora and fauna. I can tailor talks to complement school enquiry topics.

I create weed management and planting plans for damaged sites. Sites within school grounds are restored back to their natural state by the removal of inorganics and invasive weeds. Sites are then replanted with native plants which have been grown and planted by the students and school community.

I help facilitate educational signs, working collaboratively with students.

“Say no to single use plastics” sign was made by six artistic students. The sign shows the journey plastic can take from a lunch box into the ocean. This project was made possible by an Auckland City Council Creative Communities grant, which contributed to the overall costs of printing the sign.

Five Native plant and five invasive weed identification signs were made by my nature group students to help educate other students and the local community who use the 4.7ha bush block. The signs have a QR code which links to further information on the DOC and Weedbusters websites.