March 12, 2009
· Filed under Community, Events, General
Meola Reef Community Picnic
Grey Lynn 2030 are invited to a community picnic at Meola Reef, organised by Auckland City Council, on Saturday 21 March 2009, 1-5pm.
There will be musical performances and presentations from local groups as well as activities for adults, young people and children. Learn about fresh water invertebrates in the stream with Wai Care, go on a tour of the reef, meet Fairy Clare and find out about how you can volunteer in and around Meola Reef and the creeks. Pack a picnic lunch, water and sunscreen and celebrate your community and environment at the reef.
If it rains, the picnic will be delayed to Saturday 28 March. Due to limited parking near the reef, walking or cycling is recommended. There will also be a free bus operating throughout the afternoon to and from Meola Reef, Pt Chevalier and Westmere.
Bus stop pick up points are:
Pt Chevalier Shopping Centre, Great North Road, Pick up outside WINZ
Pt Chevalier Road. Pick up corner of Dignan St
Garnet Road Shopping Centre. Pick up opposite Oban Road
Garnet Road. Pick up opposite Warwick Avenue
For more information, go to the Auckland City Council website www.aucklandcity.govt/events or call the helpdesk 379 2020.
Eva Lawrence
February 11, 2009
· Filed under Community, Events, Grey Lynn 2030
Auckland City Council, in collaboration with local groups, is holding a community picnic at Meola Reef on Saturday 21 March 2009.
The event will include performances and presentations from local groups, activities for adults and children, and information about opportunities for being a volunteer at Meola Reef (including tree planting, bird counting and water testing).
Why
Meola Reef and the creeks that surround it are beautiful local assets. Many people in the local community visit the Reef and care for the area through tree planting and other activities.
The Meola Reef Community Picnic aims to foster community connection and strengthen a sense of belonging. It provides an opportunity for the local community to enjoy the Reef together and find out how to get involved with caring for the area.
When
1-5pm, Saturday 21 March 2009 * (Rain date 28 March)
Where
Meola Reef, in the centre and on the northern side of Meola Rd, Pt Chevalier
How you can be involved
You are invited to attend on the day!
Auckland City Council is also seeking expressions of interest from local groups who could perform or present on their work and/or involvement with Meola Reef on the day (for a maximum of 20 minutes).
There will also be a notice board available for community information, that you are invited to provide content for.
Future events and activities
Future activities including tree planting and reef clean ups will be held after the picnic at dates to be confirmed.
Contact
For further information, or to discuss participating in the event, please contact:
- Mik Smellie
- Community Services Place Manager – North
- 09 354 2031
- mik.smellie@aucklandcity.govt.nz
- Eva Lawrence
- Community Services Adviser – North
- 09 354 2056
- eva.lawrence@aucklandcity.govt.nz
Further information will be provided closer to the time. Please mark the date in your calendar.
