Ecosystems and Habitats

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Protect our Waterways from Invasive Clams
Invasive, Biosecurity, Freshwater, Clams, Lake
Protect our Waterways from Invasive Clams
Invasive, Biosecurity, Freshwater, Clams, Lake

Protect our waterways, including our largest lake, from invasive freshwater clams. Learn about these shellfish, why they are a problem, and what you can do to help stop them from spreading. Then test yourself with our fun activities!

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Invasive, Biosecurity, Freshwater, Clams, Lake
Learn about New Zealand’s Native Plants
Native Species, Plants, Cards, Information, Fun Facts, Games, Native Plants
Learn about New Zealand’s Native Plants
Native Species, Plants, Cards, Information, Fun Facts, Games, Native Plants

Learn about our New Zealand native plants. Match the cards with plants in your school grounds or in the forest, or print them to play matching games.

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Native Species, Plants, Cards, Information, Fun Facts, Games, Native Plants
Learn about our Native Bees/Ngaro Huruhuru
Native Insects, Bees, Pollinators
Learn about our Native Bees/Ngaro Huruhuru
Native Insects, Bees, Pollinators
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Native Insects, Bees, Pollinators
Learn about the History of Biodiversity in Aotearoa
Aotearoa NZ Histories Curriculum, History, Biodiversity, Aotearoa, Birds
Learn about the History of Biodiversity in Aotearoa
Aotearoa NZ Histories Curriculum, History, Biodiversity, Aotearoa, Birds
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Aotearoa NZ Histories Curriculum, History, Biodiversity, Aotearoa, Birds
Investigate Tī Kōuka (Cabbage Trees)
Tikouka, Tī kōuka, Cabbage Tree, Native Plants, Native Species, Native Insects, Restoration, Craft, Moths, Caterpillars, Invertebrates, Bugs, Investigate, Connections
Investigate Tī Kōuka (Cabbage Trees)
Tikouka, Tī kōuka, Cabbage Tree, Native Plants, Native Species, Native Insects, Restoration, Craft, Moths, Caterpillars, Invertebrates, Bugs, Investigate, Connections
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Tikouka, Tī kōuka, Cabbage Tree, Native Plants, Native Species, Native Insects, Restoration, Craft, Moths, Caterpillars, Invertebrates, Bugs, Investigate, Connections
Bug and Plant Hunt
Bugs, Invertebrates, Plants, Native Insects, Native Plants, Native Species, Ecosystem, Connections
Bug and Plant Hunt
Bugs, Invertebrates, Plants, Native Insects, Native Plants, Native Species, Ecosystem, Connections
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Bugs, Invertebrates, Plants, Native Insects, Native Plants, Native Species, Ecosystem, Connections
Learn about the Cuckoos of Aotearoa
Birds, Native Species, Pīpīwharauroa, Koekoea, Riroriro, Grey Warbler, Popokoteā, Whitehead, Migration, Cuckoo
Learn about the Cuckoos of Aotearoa
Birds, Native Species, Pīpīwharauroa, Koekoea, Riroriro, Grey Warbler, Popokoteā, Whitehead, Migration, Cuckoo
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Birds, Native Species, Pīpīwharauroa, Koekoea, Riroriro, Grey Warbler, Popokoteā, Whitehead, Migration, Cuckoo
Learn about and Restore a Repo (Wetland)
Restoration, Native Plants, Native Species, Ecosystem, Water, River
Learn about and Restore a Repo (Wetland)
Restoration, Native Plants, Native Species, Ecosystem, Water, River
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Restoration, Native Plants, Native Species, Ecosystem, Water, River
Look out for Lake Birds
Lake, Manu, Birds, Taupo, Scavenger Hunts
Look out for Lake Birds
Lake, Manu, Birds, Taupo, Scavenger Hunts
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Lake, Manu, Birds, Taupo, Scavenger Hunts
Make a Butterfly/Moth Garden
Garden, Butterflies, Butterfly, Flowers, Biodiversity
Make a Butterfly/Moth Garden
Garden, Butterflies, Butterfly, Flowers, Biodiversity
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Garden, Butterflies, Butterfly, Flowers, Biodiversity
Make a Wasp Trap
Activity, Construction, Make, STEM, Science, Technology, Wasp, Invertebrates, Introduced Species, Traps
Make a Wasp Trap
Activity, Construction, Make, STEM, Science, Technology, Wasp, Invertebrates, Introduced Species, Traps
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Activity, Construction, Make, STEM, Science, Technology, Wasp, Invertebrates, Introduced Species, Traps
Learn about NZ Wasps
Insects, Predators, Wasp, Introduced Species, Native Insects, Native Species, Honeydew, Bugs, Invertebrates
Learn about NZ Wasps
Insects, Predators, Wasp, Introduced Species, Native Insects, Native Species, Honeydew, Bugs, Invertebrates
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Insects, Predators, Wasp, Introduced Species, Native Insects, Native Species, Honeydew, Bugs, Invertebrates
Learn about our Pollinators
Bees, Bugs, Birds, Native, Maths, Inquiry, Flowers, Plants, Ecosystem, Pollen, Pollination
Learn about our Pollinators
Bees, Bugs, Birds, Native, Maths, Inquiry, Flowers, Plants, Ecosystem, Pollen, Pollination
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Bees, Bugs, Birds, Native, Maths, Inquiry, Flowers, Plants, Ecosystem, Pollen, Pollination
Connect using Virtual Reality
Technology, Virtual Reality, BLAKE NZ, Wai, Water, Experience
Connect using Virtual Reality
Technology, Virtual Reality, BLAKE NZ, Wai, Water, Experience
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Technology, Virtual Reality, BLAKE NZ, Wai, Water, Experience
Lake Rotopounamu Scavenger Hunts
Lake Rotopounamu, Bush Walk, Field Trip, School Camp, Forest, scavenger hunt
Lake Rotopounamu Scavenger Hunts
Lake Rotopounamu, Bush Walk, Field Trip, School Camp, Forest, scavenger hunt
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Lake Rotopounamu, Bush Walk, Field Trip, School Camp, Forest, scavenger hunt
Explore Local Rock Pools
Sea, Ocean, Explore, Rock Pools
Explore Local Rock Pools
Sea, Ocean, Explore, Rock Pools
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Sea, Ocean, Explore, Rock Pools
Investigate Macroinvertebrates in a Stream/River
Invertebrates, River, Stream, Water, Plants, Biodiversity, Macroinvertebrates, Freshwater, Bugs, Lake
Investigate Macroinvertebrates in a Stream/River
Invertebrates, River, Stream, Water, Plants, Biodiversity, Macroinvertebrates, Freshwater, Bugs, Lake
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Invertebrates, River, Stream, Water, Plants, Biodiversity, Macroinvertebrates, Freshwater, Bugs, Lake
Go Snorkeling
Water, Sea, Ocean, Snorkeling, Discover, Explore, Dolphins, Fish
Go Snorkeling
Water, Sea, Ocean, Snorkeling, Discover, Explore, Dolphins, Fish
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Water, Sea, Ocean, Snorkeling, Discover, Explore, Dolphins, Fish
Find Shells
Water, Sea, Ocean, Shells, Find
Find Shells
Water, Sea, Ocean, Shells, Find
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Water, Sea, Ocean, Shells, Find
Visit a Beach
Sea, Ocean, Water, Sand, Walk, Shells
Visit a Beach
Sea, Ocean, Water, Sand, Walk, Shells
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Sea, Ocean, Water, Sand, Walk, Shells
Investigate Your Local Decomposers
Soil, Bugs, Decomposition, Zero Waste
Investigate Your Local Decomposers
Soil, Bugs, Decomposition, Zero Waste
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Soil, Bugs, Decomposition, Zero Waste
Forest Layer Biodiversity Tally
Forest, Layer, Plants, Flora, Fauna, Investigation, Observation
Forest Layer Biodiversity Tally
Forest, Layer, Plants, Flora, Fauna, Investigation, Observation
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Forest, Layer, Plants, Flora, Fauna, Investigation, Observation
Make your own Bird's Nest
Kiwi, Nest, Birds, Burrow, Sticks
Make your own Bird's Nest
Kiwi, Nest, Birds, Burrow, Sticks
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Kiwi, Nest, Birds, Burrow, Sticks
Learn About New Zealand Eels (Tuna)
Water, Freshwater, Eels, Explore
Learn About New Zealand Eels (Tuna)
Water, Freshwater, Eels, Explore
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Water, Freshwater, Eels, Explore
Explore a Geothermal Area
Geothermal, Explore
Explore a Geothermal Area
Geothermal, Explore
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Geothermal, Explore
Learn about Survival in Alpine Habitats
Alpine, Habitat, Mountain, Winter, Cold, Summer, Volcano
Learn about Survival in Alpine Habitats
Alpine, Habitat, Mountain, Winter, Cold, Summer, Volcano
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Alpine, Habitat, Mountain, Winter, Cold, Summer, Volcano
Summer Alpine Flora Scavenger Hunt- Tongariro National Park
Winter, Cold, Tongariro National Park, Plants, Alpine, Mountain
Summer Alpine Flora Scavenger Hunt- Tongariro National Park
Winter, Cold, Tongariro National Park, Plants, Alpine, Mountain
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Winter, Cold, Tongariro National Park, Plants, Alpine, Mountain
Winter Alpine Flora and Fungi Scavenger Hunt- Tongariro National Park
Tongariro National Park, Alpine, Cold, Winter, Mountain
Winter Alpine Flora and Fungi Scavenger Hunt- Tongariro National Park
Tongariro National Park, Alpine, Cold, Winter, Mountain
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Tongariro National Park, Alpine, Cold, Winter, Mountain
Play Ecological Bullrush
Ecology, Play, Game, Action, Physical, Population, History, Biology
Play Ecological Bullrush
Ecology, Play, Game, Action, Physical, Population, History, Biology
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Ecology, Play, Game, Action, Physical, Population, History, Biology
Protect Coastal Wildlife
Marine, Taking Action, Coastal, Water, Protect, Kaitiakitanga
Protect Coastal Wildlife
Marine, Taking Action, Coastal, Water, Protect, Kaitiakitanga
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Marine, Taking Action, Coastal, Water, Protect, Kaitiakitanga