Hawke’s Bay schools getting closer to nature

More than 120 school children from throughout Hawke’s Bay will be getting a little closer to nature this Friday with a special Enviroschools event in Havelock North.

Enviroschools is a school-based programme, administered by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council. It develops students’ environmental skills, understanding, knowledge and confidence through planning, designing and creating sustainable schools. In Hawke’s Bay, 54 schools are part of the programme.

The tamariki, teachers and whanau gathering at Anderson Park in Havelock North on Friday will take part in a range of environmental activities, including stream side planting; learning how to harvest native seeds; and finding out how to make a healthy lunch with sustainable packaging.

HBRC Enviroschools Regional Coordinator Sally Chandler says the event is a great opportunity to share knowledge and network with a range of Hawke’s Bay schools that belong to the Enviroschools programme.

“The Enviroschools kaupapa is all about creating a healthy, peaceful, sustainable world through people teaching and learning together. Friday’s event is the perfect opportunity to do just that,” says Sally Chandler.

She says experts will also be on hand to share their knowledge with the all the children.

Ms Chandler says the Anderson Park Community Gardens will also benefit from the day.

“Those taking part will all have a chance to muck in and give this wonderful community asset a bit of a makeover with some major weeding. “

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