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Pelorus March 2019 Exploring the beauty of Momorangi Bay We went to explore the beautiful Momorangi bay with our group. The kids did a bush scavenger hunt around one of the wee loop tracks, then we walked up to the look out to check out the view. After a wonderful picnic lunch we explore the shore line completing a grid search in groups documenting what we found with in our grids. Using books we looked up different shells, seaweed and even a few crabs to work out what they were called. Then it was time for some fun, a bit of jetty jumping and some paddling made for an awesome end to a great day. Exploring Momorangi Bay

Pelorus Aug 2019 We learnt all about the Kakapo and then did a fundraiser to adopt one. We learnt all about the NZ Kakapo as a group, we played a game to help demonstrate the kakapos predators in the wild. Then we decorated stones like Kakapo and sold them of donation which we put towards adopting our very own Kakapo. Kakapo Day

Pelorus April 2019 Our kids had a hand at making Pest tracking tunnels and Lizard Lounges. We did a recycle project using old marketing display boards to have a go at making Pest tracking tunnels and Lizard lounges. The kids all made a tracking tunnel each, complete with paper, ink and peanut butter to attract the pests. Then they each made a lizard lounge to help attract lizards to their gardens, they filled them with lots of bits from nature for the lizards to explore. They even included some big rocks for lizards to sunbath on. The kids had a blast. Making Tracking Tunnels and Lizard Lounges

The 'Choose to Reuse Marlborough' Campaign working to make reusable cups the #1 choice for hot beverages in Marlborough. ☕❤ Choose to Reuse Marlborough Envirohub Marlborough has launched an exciting new campaign, Choose to Reuse Marlborough. Our vision.. To have reusable cups as the #1 choice for hot beverages in Marlborough. Components of the Campaign The campaign began with the June 2021 “Bring your Own Cup” Survey. This was aimed at the general community and in particular, hot takeaway beverage drinkers. This was followed closely by a second survey directed at cafes or businesses that sell hot takeaway beverages. Both of these surveys gave us (and are still giving) valuable information about Marlborough’s coffee culture whilst preparing our Marlborough audience for the campaign that was to follow. Next step was the launch of our campaign name and logo. This was designed to be specific to Marlburians and connect with them on a local level. “BYO Cup Monday” for the month of July followed the launch of the logo. Locals were encouraged to ‘Choose to Reuse’ by bringing their own cup for takeaway beverages. Locals and local cafes/businesses could share photos on social media of Malburians enjoying a hot beverage in their own BYO cup to promote reusables and have a chance to win prizes. Social media is an integral part of continuing to promote and encourage the ‘Choose to Reuse Marlborough’ message along with other important messages like encouraging drinkers to slow down and sit in, for children to encourage their parents to “Think before you drink” and to avoid texting in orders if they only come in single use cups. Messaging from campaigns around the country will also be used. Eg. uyo.nz Reusable Workshout Kits are an exciting part of the campaign also. These will be provided to Marlborough cafes (the more funding we get the more cafes we can support). The kits will include reusable coffee cups and a carrier. Marlburians want to share the love with their friends and coworkers and now they can in a way that is also kind to the environment. We hope this campaign will grow and that the cafes and coffee vendors in Marlborough will make it their own. We would love to have the campaign be able to support cafes who would like to move towards being single use cup free through cup swap programs (Again Again and CupCycling are two NZ-wide ones). Why do we need this Campaign 295 million beverage cups (many of them hot, takeaway beverage cups) are thrown away each year in New Zealand. 295 Million! These single use cups are produced using valuable resources and then used only a few minutes! As we currently don’t have commercial composting in Marlborough the “compostable” or “biodegradable” cups are also heading to the landfill and are actually even worse environmentally! Recycling isn’t an option either for most single use coffee cups as they generally made with paper or cardboard and then lined with plastic. In the past decade the amount of rubbish going to municipal landfills in New Zealand rose by 48% . We cannot continue like this. Using precious resources to create single use items and then promptly adding them to growing landfills. We desperately need to think before we drink and choose reusables. What Marlburians are saying in our June 2021 “Bring your Own Cup” Survey 80% of our survey respondents own a BYO cup for hot beverages, but less than 40% “often” or “always” bring it. We need to get the word out about the importance of choosing to reuse and to make BYO cup a normal, everyday thing. More than 70% of respondents said they would be more likely to go to a cafe making an effort to reduce single use cups. Let’s support the Marlborough cafes who are working to reduce waste and normalize reusables. Let’s encourage more cafes to join the reuse revolution! Who is Behind this Campaign Envirohub Marlborough Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization in Marlborough. Our goal is to support a community focused on sustainability, working together to enhance and protect our Marlborough environment. We would love to help your cafe reduce single use cups! Please let us know how we can be of assistance. If you would like a "Reusable Cups Welcome Here" sticker for your door or coffee machine we will deliver it to you. Please contact Heather Barnes, Zero Waste Coordinator at zerowaste@envirohub.co.nz

Marine Conservation Litter Intelligence Project Envirohub Marlborough participates in the Sustainable Coastline’s Litter Intelligence project by organizing beach clean ups throughout the Marlborough Sounds. The Litter Intelligence project “collects data, provides insights and inspires action for a litter-free Aotearoa”. Envirohub Marlborough’s beach clean ups are part of the national project that trains and equips “citizen scientists” to gather data on the rubbish found in our oceans. This is New Zealand’s first national litter database and it will help build a better understanding of our litter problem. Envirohub Marlborough is proud to be a part of this grassroots action that “ gives politicians and business leaders, students and scientists, writers and researchers the right information to take action for a litter-free world” For more information on the Litter Intelligence project visit litterintelligence.org For more information on Envirohub Marlborough’s Litter Intelligence beach clean ups contact info@envirohub.co.nz Litter Intelligence Project beach clean up at the Picton Foreshore Litter Intelligence Long Term Monitoring Project on Long Island, Marlborough Sounds. NZAEE Seaweek Envirohub Marlborough is an enthusiastic participant in the national New Zealand Association for Environmental Education’s Seaweek celebrating all things sea. We are so lucky to live and work in the Marlborough Sounds and during Seaweek we “hope is to inspire and enable kiwis to take time to connect with the sea.” Our Seaweek activities include the Massive Marlborough Beach Clean Up, screening of ocean inspired documentaries, a divers Trash to Treasure Competition, and snorkelling treasure hunt and an Ocean Adventure cruise with our youth arm, Conservation Kids NZ, More more information on NZAEE Seaweek visit seaweek.org.nz For information on Envirohub Marlborough’s Seaweek activities contact info@envirohub.co.nz The organizers of the Massive Marlborough Beach Clean Up Kayaking was a fun part of Seaweek activities in Anakiwa Spring Clean - Annual Picton Beach Clean Up Linda Thompson, a long-time Envirohub Marlborough Trustee and dedicated volunteer has been organising the annual “Spring Clean” Picton Beach Clean Up for the past 10 years. Held on the 2nd Sunday in September, this event brings together many tidy locals to pick up litter and help keep our seaside town looking beautiful. The Picton Girl Guides plus the Waikawa Dive Centre also all pitch in to clean up above and below the water. A popular community event that is sponsored by Picton businesses. A huge thank you to everyone who has helped out over the years! For more information, contact Linda Thompson at refusereducereusenz@gmail.com

Conservation Kids NZ Kids + Conservation = OUR FUTURE Our mission To inspire the young minds of NZ to take action for conservation! We love NZ. From the native bush to the marine mammals, we are passionate about protecting and preserving this beautiful backyard. It's this passion for conservation that has seen CKNZ grow from its humble beginnings to become a popular and well known club and charitable trust. By utilising resources and opportunities available to us in the community we are able to provide safe, fun and educational learning experiences that focus on conservation and the environment. Our events unite the young minds of NZ and encourage them to become more involved in conservation on a local, national and international level. We strongly believe that it's this environmental education of future generations that will ensure a much brighter future for not only the Marlborough Sounds but NZ as a whole. Want to contact us: conservationkids@envirohub.co.nz

Pelorus June 2020 On June 19th 2020 we celebrated the first ever World Albatross day Our fantastic group of kids had fun learning all about the amazing and wonderful albatross. They learnt about how big its wing span can be and what its biggest threat is. They all then had fun making albatross mask's and drawing their own albatross. We put all of their drawings on a big poster to say thank you to HookPod - a company that is dedicated to helping protect the albatross from been caught on long line fishing. It was great fun and well done kids for all your cool pictures and masks. World Albatross Day

Pelorus Dec 2019 Our very first ever trip as a group to the wild life sanctuary Our first ever trip as a group back in 2018, we headed out to Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary just a 10min boat ride out of Picton. Andrew from Forest and Bird talk to the kids about different pests and traps and about some native birds in Picton before heading out to the wild life sanctuary by boat to explore! Andrew showed us all around the sanctuary, explaining the predator fence and showing how it works. The kids played games and explored the sanctuary, such a fantastic day!! Kaipupu Sanctuary Trip

PopCare - Pop Tabs PopCare features a number of oral health products to keep your pearly whites, well, pearly white! with out hurting the environment Mouthwash tabs Mouth wash tablets in plastic free packaging. Don't we all have the feeling sometimes that we just need a fresh hit to be ready for the day? By doing so it's important that the mouth wash/mouth rinse has proven anti-bacterial, anti-cavity, and anti-plaque benefits. This mouthwash features Zinc, CPC, and Erythritol to deliver a boost to oral health and fresh breath. The mouthwash is great value for money. Being around the same monthly cost as equivalent bottles in the supermarket but minus the plastic. Why Mouth wash tabs? Plastic Free Freshens Breath Stops bad bacteria Prevents plaque Handy for traveling Contains Erythritol (to deliver a boost to oral health and fresh breath) Store in jar or tin Vegan Palm oil free Made in New Zealand Tooth Tabs - Dental Tablets The PopTabs are toothpaste tablets that are a great plastic free toothpaste alternative. They do contain fluoride. The PopTabs (Toothpaste tablets) are less abrasive then normal toothpaste. The toothpaste tablets will polish the surfaces of your teeth making them feel nice and smooth. Why PopTabs - dental tablets? Plastic Free Tubless toothpaste Strengthens teeth Kills bad bacteria Removes Plaque Handy for traveling Contains Erythritol (improves oral health significantly by starving bad bacteria) The tablets re-mineralize the teeth while minimally abrasive (which can potentially help sensitive teeth if your sensitivity is due to abrasivity) Contains 1500ppm of fluoride, as per Ministry of Health guidelines No messy toothpaste tubes Store them in any container you like Vegan Palm oil free Made in New Zealand Pop Brush Round handles, classic lines - sounds like PopGuy before he got into shape. Grab yourself a bamboo handled toothbrush here, and brush in style. * Bristles are Nylon * Remove bristles with pliers and compost the handle. Price Range PopTabs (toothpaste) 2 month supply 125 tabs + tin $12 each PopWash (mouthwash) 2 months supply 125 tabs + tin $12 each Trail Pack (28 Tabs + 28 Wash) $6 each PopBrush - Bamboo Toothbrush $4.50 each

All Posts McNeilly Clan O'Donnell Family Search envirohub Apr 12, 2020 3 min Hector’s Encounter with a Stingray! This is a tale of how Hector came to be the proud owner of a stingray barb piece of art... Summer 2019/2020 we were based in my childhood... 31 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked envirohub Apr 12, 2020 3 min What Adventuring Means To Us Adventuring, exploring the world around us its what we like to do as family but what dose it mean ? For us it is family time, family... 5 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked

Sun, 15 Sept | Pollard Park - Baden Powel Reserve Welcoming Communities Week - CKNZ Open Day! Ever wonder what we do at our CKNZ events? Come and join us for a wee taster of some of the arts and crafts, activities, games and more! Open session from 1pm to 2.30pm - join us any time during that period! Click to Register! Time & Location 15 Sept 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Pollard Park - Baden Powel Reserve, 55 Parker Street, Blenheim More Information Ever wondered what we do at our CKNZ events? As a part of Welcoming Communities Week, we'd love to introduce you and ALL of our community to come and join us for a CKNZ Open Day event! Our team will be at the Baden Powel Reserve area (near the children's playground) of Pollard Park - look out for a marquee and our event flags! This is an open event, so you can turn up any time from 1pm to 2.30pm and do as many activities as you like! Depending on the weather and attendance, we will play some games and provide a sample of all kinds of activities, arts and crafts from the various events we have run already this year as a part of our CKNZ Save Our Species Programme! This is open to children of all ages and fun for the whole family! Event: Open from 1pm to 2.30pm , Sunday 15th of September (as a part of Welcoming Communities Week) Pollard Park - Childrens Playground area (Baydon Powell corner) , 55 Parker Street - Look for our CKNZ flag! For more info or queries, please contact conservationkids@envirohub.co.nz Show More Click to Register! Share this event