Matariki 2020    
​It's time to gather for a Matariki harvest.
Come out on the bus from Palmerston North (also pick up in Feilding available) to visit the Rangiwahia Environmental Arts Centre and see how we do what we do.
It's willow harvest time, so we'll do a bit of that so you can see how we work with the willow we use in so many of our city based activities, including the annual Lantern Parade. We'll also enjoy a small bush walk in local Kaikawaka Reserve if you wish.
Bus Trip Details:
On Wednesday July 15th 2020 the Bus will leave central Palmerston North 9.30am and return by 5pm. 
Please dress warmly with proper footwear. We are at 600m above sea level and it can be a bit chillier up here. 
We'll have tea coffee cake but please Byo your own lunch. There are no shops in Rangiwahia. 
 Places on the bus must be booked through REACT on 06 3282823. Please leave name and contact number so I can get back to you with details.
Thanks to Palmerston North City Environment Trust and PNCC for help funding the bus out here during the July holidays.
We will also be harvesting on Friday 17th July, but this will be by car share for those interested. 

Kowhai Corridor for Kereru

Conservation Week 2016 Planting day will be Sunday September 18th.
From 10am at REACT base in Rangwahia. Bring gumboots and work clothes. Lunch provided.
We will be getting all the wonderful Kowhai, Cabbage Trees, flaxes and more into the ground.
These plants were provided under the Horizons Community Grant. 
The Kereru corridor is phase 2 in our longterm regeneration plan.
To see more about our regeneration project, Press this

Annual Harvest of Willow June 25th and 26th June 2016

What: Using Secateurs we will be undertaking our annual harvest of willow rods from our coppicing beds. 
This is the willow we use for Lanterns, Giant Puppets, Poppy making etc. 
Come and be involved in its harvest and see how it is such a sustainable resource.
Easy, lightweight work. BYO secuateurs and gloves if you can. Dress warmly for work.
When: Saturday 25th June and Sunday 26th June 2016 10am - 3.30pm
Lunch and refreshments provided.
Where: Rangiwahia Environmental Arts Centre 
The Old Dairy Factory, 2489 Rangiwahia Road, Rangiwahia.
Contact: 06 3282823 or email: [email protected]
Planting time! and Harvest time!
Thanks to funding from Horizons Regional Council for fencing and a plant grant, 
the Taniwha will be rising from the ground. 
With a view to bank stabilisation, erosion control, regenation and green corridor link up between local reserve, we decided to get a bit creative with it. From a Brids eye view, we are planting to acheive a Taniwha curling around the stream bed. 
Thanks to Te Manawa Museum for helpers to plant July 25th.
Many more plants to get in the ground - if you want to come planting.....
And Harvest time for the willow. All and any hands welcome anytime its not raining
We welcome the Bhutenese community up in a couple of weeks time, to help harvest and for us to start the basket making skill sharing we have just trained for. Exciting!

Courses and Workdays - Learn by Doing

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Community Harvest Days
Due to an extended summer followed by constant rain, locals have been harvesting furiously whenever weather allowed. 
For this reason we have not called a communty harvest day as such this year, as when people travel out from town, we need to feel confident the weather will behave. 
All the small willow has now been harvested with just the Giganteum to go. With the weather seemingly more reliable, come out and  take a chance.  
Come and Experience the Joys of Coppicing. 
Learn how we grow our own resources.
Dress warmly for work. BYO secateurs and gloves if possible. Wonderful donations of Secateurs from Fiskars have made the taste of multiple cuts so much easier. Our hands thank you Fiskars -see sponsors page for their story 
Lunch provided. 10 - 3pm Best to phone before leaving town - to make sure we are here - 06 328 2823. 

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Willow stripping October and November 2013
Its the time of year when willow strippers are required.
All hands to the brakes in splendour at Rangi beach
Come learn the wonders of willow and its uses whilst 
helping to strip the bark from the years harvest - 
and next years resources!

                Living Willow Courses
Working with Willow  
To be held at Base in Rangiwahia
First Day: Learn how it works by making a communal living peice.
The second day is offered for personal experimentation with experienced guidance and resources.
Can book first day seperate or full 2 day course. 
Saturday 28th September and Sunday 29th September 2013 
Bookings essential.  $50 per day, all materials included. BYO gloves.


            Make a Hazel Chair with living willow surround 


With precut Hazel Make your own Chair. 
Drilling & Hammering skills required. 
We will supply live willow and teach you 
how to plant to create living surround, 
perfect for summer shade.
To be held: October Sunday 20th 2012. 
Bookings essential.  $80 for Sunday
All resources included. BYO gloves.
If you are wishing to cut your own hazel, 
this would be possible on Saturday 19th Oct 
but must be prearranged.

We also welcome enquires from Schools, Groups and 
Individuals for commissions or workshops to install the perfect 
summer shade break/play area to fit your needs.

ASAP living structure workshop                        Adult Education workshop

Wilow archway

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From simple arches and bowers to larger structures the methods are the same .Planted around september/october for best results.
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Living Bench React