Arataki nursery adventure

Students learn about growing native plants.

Experiences 

Potty about plants? Here's your chance to go behind the scenes of Arakaki's native plant nursery. Surrounded by seeds and soil, students discover what goes on in a nursery - how seeds are collected and the secrets of growing seedlings successfully.

Then it's time to get dirt under their fingernails as they 'prick-out' and 'bag-up' seedlings.

Activities will vary depending on season and the availability of seeds and seedlings. A programme can be designed to suit specific class needs. 

Year level

Years 3-13

Learning areas

Science, living world

Maximum students

Two classes (approx 60 students)

Location

Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Available dates

All year

Cost

Half-day programme: $7 per student

Contact details

Phone: 09 817 0092

Email: arataki.schoolbookings@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Address

Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
300 Scenic Drive
Oratia

Directions: Show map