The virtual field trip is organised by LEARNZ and will take us to Whenua Hou (Codfish Island), where there is a Kakapo sanctuary. We will listen in on 2 audio-conferences, where children will ask special DOC guests questions about how the Kakapo was saved from extinction. These Audio-conferences will be held on Wednesday and Thursday this week. We will also be able to email the LEARNZ teacher Andrew with our own questions during the week.
From the LEARNZ website:
The kakapo field trip plan
Tuesday 15 September: Travel day
Join Andrew as he sets the scene. Get on the plane and take off to one of the most southern cities in NZ and the world, Invercargill. It's our destination in preparation for our trip to Whenua Hou tomorrow. We'll take a look at the sights on the flight down from Christchurch.
Wednesday 16 September
Get your gear and bags checked at the southern islands quarantine store in Invercargill. Take a plane trip to Whenua Hou and land at low tide on Sealer's Bay beach. Get to know the restrictions for visitors and the quarantine requirements needed for access to this special island sanctuary. Then help check traps around the coast line.
Thursday 17 September
Spend the day caring for kakapo chicks. Learn about their dietary needs and whip up a tasty treat for them. Take a close look at their vital statistics as they are measured and weighed during a health check. Check out the track and bowl systems on the high plateau. Find out about how to locate kakapo using triangulations from transmitter signals.
Friday 18 September
Finish off Conservation Week with a look at how the kakapo recovery programme is saving these amazing birds from extinction. Examine some of the gadgets used for monitoring kakapo. Catch a plane on the beach as we leave Whenua Hou and head back to the mainland at the end of our adventure.
2 comments:
So exciting. Look forward to hearing how it gets on.
Mr Bird.
Hi everyone in Room 7. It's Andrew the LEARNZ field trip teacher here. You all seem like you are well prepared for the trip this week. I am sure you will enjoy yourselves and learn lots.
Best
Andrew
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