About us
Our Branch encompasses a very diverse area from an environmental, ecological, geological and geographical perspective, extending from Dannevirke to Fielding, Palmerston North and beyond.
Bordered on two sides by the Ruahine and Tararua Ranges, our region contains the headwaters of the Manawatu river, as well as much of the river course and flood plain, and includes the unique Manawatu Gorge.
The Branch has roughly 500 members working together to help enhance or restore the environmentOur Branch encompasses a very diverse area from an environmental, ecological, geological and geographical perspective, extending from Dannevirke to Fielding, Palmerston North and beyond.
Further details on our Branch can be found on the Natures Voice Manawatu web page (http://www.naturesvoicemanawatu.org.nz/).
Evening presentations
Manawatu Branch holds public talks on conservation and natural heritage on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (February to December).
Meetings are currently held in the Globe Theatre on Main Street (next to the Museum), at 7:30 pm.
(Note: In 2018, meetings will be held in the Palmerston North Library, entry on George Street.
Next meeting
Tuesday 12 December 2017
Note: This meeting will be held at the GLOBE THEATRE on Main Street.
Please see "What's Hot" for details.
Get involved
Forest & Bird Manawatu is an active branch, with members involved in a range of projects and associated working parties.
To keep up to date with our activities, please sign up for email updates.
Please see the Newsletter link under "What's Hot" for information on current events.
Youth
Please visit our Facebook page for current Youth activities.
Family
For information on the Manawatu Kiwi Conservation Club (KCC), and upcoming events, have a look at our newsletter, or phone Sarah on 021 082 70819.
Manawatu Branch in the news
Forest and Bird's young wings (July 2017)
Project celebrates the Manawatu River (July 2017)
Looming white-out for fish (August 2016)
Tiny creatures (Discovering the miniature world of invertebrates) (June 2016)
Plenty poses forest pest plague (April 2016)
Getting on board with Forest & Bird (date unknown)