Te ngahere (the forest)

The importance of native forests and their biodiversity - and how they are interconnected.

Experiences

In Māori tradition, te ngahere (the forest) and people are strongly connected by the god Tāne. Students go exploring in the forest to discover how important they are to us and the environment.

On their mirror walk they see the bush as they've never seen it before and meet some of the stars of the show (kōwhai, pōhutukawa, tōtara, rimu, pūriri, kauri, etc). They use magnifying glasses and discover how forests are the best recyclers in the world.

It's all about fabulous forests and why they are so important to us.

Year level

Years 5-8

Learning areas

Science, living world

Maximum students

100 students

Location

Auckland Botanical Gardens

Available dates

All year

Cost

Half-day programme: $7 per student

Contact details

Phone: 09 890 8647

Email: botanicgardens.schoolbookings@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Address

Auckland Botanical Gardens
102 Hill Road
The Gardens

Directions: Show map