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School Bioblitz Association Event at Fairfield Project

The national project referred to here is administered by the Wilf Malcolm Institute of Educational Research, Te Kura Toi Tangata, which is part of the Faculty of Education at The University of Waikato Te Whare Wananga o Waikato.

School Bioblitz at Fairfield Project: Biodiversity Exploration for Students
School Bioblitz at Fairfield Project: Biodiversity Exploration for Students

School Bioblitz Association Event at Fairfield Project

The Fairfield Project Announces Annual Bioblitz and Community Festival in Waikato

The Fairfield Project, a New Zealand-based organisation dedicated to citizen science and engaging experiences, has announced its annual Bioblitz for schools and community festival in the Waikato region. The events are scheduled for Friday, 28 November 2025, and Saturday, 29 November 2025.

On the first day, school students will participate in hands-on biodiversity monitoring and engagement activities. The following day, the community is invited to a free festival featuring expert-led workshops and activities that explore themes such as ecological restoration, native species, pest control, traditional Māori knowledge (rongoā), gardening, sustainability, guardianship of the environment (kaitiakitanga), and wellbeing (hauora).

The Fairfield Project is still seeking volunteers to support and lead workshops, activities, and talks for the upcoming events. To get involved, interested individuals can visit the Fairfield Project's website at https://www.thefairfieldproject.co.nz/get-involved.

The events aim to educate and engage school-age students and the community about environmental conservation and sustainability. The schedule of activities for the Bioblitz will be updated closer to the event date.

For more information about the Fairfield Project and its educational initiatives, visitors are encouraged to watch videos about the organisation and Education and the Fairfield Project on the project's website. All events related to the Fairfield Project can be found on their website.

The community festival includes experts in various fields related to the environment and sustainability, offering a range of activities celebrating restoration, native organisms, pest plants and animals, rongoaa, gardening, sustainability, kaitiakitanga, hauora, and more.

The events are free to attend and focus on biodiversity monitoring, engagement, and celebration of native organisms and restoration efforts. Both days are filled with opportunities to learn and participate in environmental science, conservation, and cultural values.

[1] These events aim to involve the community deeply in environmental science, conservation, and cultural values through direct participation and learning.

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