Project Twin Streams Glen Eden
Project Twin Streams Glen Eden
‘Our Streams, Our Dreams’
Restoring and enjoying the Waikumete, Whakarina and Bishop Streams
What is Project Twin Streams?
Project Twin Streams is an exciting and ambitious project for Waitakere’s communities to restore and reclaim the city’s streams as the heart of their neighbourhoods. The project aims to improve the wellbeing of the city through restoring natural systems for managing stormwater by replacing streambanks.
Project Twin Streams Glen Eden
Waitakere City Council has contracted Ecomatters Environment Trust in partnership with Glen Eden Primary School to deliver Project Twin Streams in the Glen Eden area. The Glen Eden contract covers the Waikumete sub-catchment and includes the Whakarina, Bishop and Waikumete Streams. PTS Glen Eden stretches from the headwaters in Titirangi, down through Kaurilands, Konini, Glen Eden and Parr’s Park.
Want to get involved?
Here's how:
Ø Attend a workshop: where you can learn easy methods of weed management, planting and how to care for the stream in your backyard.
Ø Come to a community planting day: plants, spades and lunch provided. Just bring your energy and some good boots!
Ø Adopt a Stream: Get together with friends and neighbours to adopt an area of the stream to care for. We will help you to clean-up and restore the area and then you can watch with pride as your 'patch' becomes a wonderland for plants, birds and an amazing array of stream life. Contact the Community Coordinator for details of a group working near your place.
Ø Ask your child about Project Twin Streams: Schools in our area are getting involved and kids are learning all about how to care for their local environment through learning all about streams. You can support your child and your local school by attending a school planting day or event. "There is a saying that one person can make a difference, but if we all work together we could make a HUGE difference" Serena, Rhiannon and Carly Age 11 (from a school project on Project Twin Streams)
Contact Project Twin Streams - Glen Eden
For further details about events and dates, or to keep in touch through our email list, please contact: Pamela Gill - Community Coordinator
Project Twin Streams - Glen Eden
Phone: 813 2063
Mobile: 021 308 257
www.ecomatters.org.nz
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