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Regular Meetings 3rd Monday of each month at 7.30pm at Oakridge House, Unitec, Entrance 4, Mt Albert.

Regular 'working days' for planting, weeding, clean-ups etc. are held on the 1st Sunday of each month - from 10.00 to 12.00.


Oakley Creek Te Auaunga Activities
     


Friends of Oakley Creek is supporting a
new initiative on Oakley Creek -

Help Mt Albert St Judes Scouts restore
a section of Oakley Creek


Discover a new part of Oakley Creek Te Auaunga, and
be part of restoring it to its original, beautiful state.


Support our local Scout Group to clear weeds from the creek
bank in preparation for planting native species in the Autumn.


When - Sunday 30th November - 10.00am-2.00pm

Where -
1213A New North Road, Mt Albert (above Pak'n'Save)

Families welcome - lunch provided.

Contact Anna -  021-656-732



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Monitoring & Pest Control

Friends of Oakley Creek have recently established a monitoring and pest control
plan for Oakley Creek.  This includes the monitoring of weta and lizards;
and pests - rats, possums, rabbits etc. - and subsequent pest control.

We are needing on-going assistance with this programme.
If you are interested we would welcome hearing from you.

Contact Wendy - 09-815-3101 or Alicia - 021-545-343 for more info


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Community Creek and Tree Care


When:  Sunday 7th December, 2008 ­ 10.00am-12 noon

Where:  Oakley Creek Walkway

West/Waterview side of creek - Waterview Glades
- downstream from Unitec Residence Bridge

Access
from Unitec Residence Entrance, Gt North Road
or Unitec Campus new Student's Residence


What to bring: 
Sturdy footwear, long sleeves, gloves, sunhat,
hedge clippers and/or a spade.


Refreshment  provided.

Families  welcome.


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Friends of Oakley Creek
Christmas Party

Join us to celebrate another year of restoration work on
Oakley Creek


When:  Sunday 14th December, 2008 ­ 12 noon - 3.00pm

Where: Harbutt Reserve - end of Harbutt Street

What to bring - foods and drink to share, something to
sit on (rug, folding chair, cushion).


Children very welcome  - playground 'on-site'.


Wairaka Wetland, Oakley Creek - adopted site of Buchanan Rehabilitation Centre Garden Group