John Collins, Chair, OLCT speaking to members 24th June
A 'hands on' Work Day is scheduled for Sunday 24th August from 10am til 2pm to support Omaui Landcare Charitable Trust (OLCT) and the work they do as an environmental group eradicating pests in the Omaui Reserves so native wildlife can flourish.
John Collins, Chair of the Omaui Landcare Charitable Trust, spoke to members at the 24th June 2025 meeting.
OLCT was formed in 2013 by a group of Omaui residents concerned with the declining health of the native bush and wildlife in the area.
The Trust maintains a network of automatic gas operated rat & stoat traps that are toxin free but require re-baiting and re-gassing 6 monthly, which is a large and expensive job.
Maintenance of access lines to the trap network is constant as the bush grows quickly.
The Trust needs support for their labour intensive volunteer operation.
President Michael is putting the call out Volunteers to ‘unite for good’ to assist ‘hands on' with bait changing and maintenance work on the tracks on 24th August.
Rotary Club of Invercargill East recently had John present at their Club and President Michael has reached out to invite them to work with us on the Work Day.
OLCT was a winner and finalist in recent Environment Southland Community Awards for their work in "bringing birdsong back to the picturesque coastal location of Omaui."
The work day will conclude with a BBQ and beverage. Participants need strong footwear, coat, water bottle, snacks and a small back pack plus any personal medications required.
The meeting point on the day is 27 Whalers Crescent - Omaui. Please
Want to know more about Omaui Landcare Charitable Trust - click on this link https://www.omauilandcarecharitabletrust.co.nz/about