Throughout the year, we work collaboratively with other gully restorers. I find it a great help as I build up my knowledge, hear expert advice and continue to build a network of experts who can help me. I love learning and hearing about new projects to take part in. All this helps to inspire the children and get them thinking creatively.
In March I met with one of the local gully restorers, Rex Bushell. I wanted to see what he was doing in his section of the Mangaiti Gully and to see how I could use his knowledge to further improve what we were doing.
Rex was a fountain of knowledge and full of passion for Mangaiti Gully. He pointed out a range of wildlife species and plant life and my head was full of ideas. How could we help?
It wasn't long till Rex made contact with an offer and I took one of the classes to help his team with their gully floor plant out. The children had a blast. 500 holes dug and harakeke planted in 1 1/2 hours. The children loved making new friends and sharing their learning.
You can read more about the result here;
http://gullyrestoration.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/rototuna-primary-school-enviroschools.html
