Nature Rangers from Totara were amazing walking and working in the Port Hills on Thursday.

We were so lucky with the weather on Thursday the 5th of September. 19 students all passionate about the Enviro Schools programme came out for the day.

We have been involved in the Lyttelton Port Saddle restoration project for many years. We continue to assist in this collaboration with the Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust, the Lyttelton Port Company and Enviroschools Canterbury.

Students involved in this project come from Lyttelton, Diamond Harbour, and Governors Bay schools.

It is so impressive to see the native planting from years gone by flourishing. As you walk along the path you see the different sizes of the plants signifying the years.

Jon H., one of our parents, challenged some students to get a photo of the lizards they were looking for in the lizard habitat. Silently stalking their prey, some super photos were taken of both skinks and geckos. Brad, our Enviroschools facilitator, led this workshop.

The tree planting was slow planting as on the hill it is so important that the trees have the best start possible. Sophie and Kirsty have tried and true methods to make sure this happens.

Brent and Charlotte took the students through the pest monitoring track. Where we saw a possum well and truly caught, dead. This supports the preditor-free Port Hills intuitive.

Sarah and her spritely legs went down, up, down and back up to take the dog for a walk, thanks to her too. in fact thanks to everyone who made the day possible and the students who were such great ambassadors for our school.