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April 2005

Sanctuary’s 10th Birthday – 29 April 2005

29 April 2005 marks the 10th birthday of the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary Trust. Over 2005, the Sanctuary will celebrate this milestone with a number of activities, the first being the Sanctuary’s 10th birthday party on 29 April. At the event there will be talks from Sanctuary staff and volunteers on some of the popular bird species in the valley and an orienteering activity for the kids with prizes to be won! Come along and help the Sanctuary celebrate this auspicious occasion.

The Sanctuary Trust's vision for the valley's restoration spans 500 years, however, a lot of significant work has been done already in these first 10 years. To reminisce about the main achievements have a look at some of things we've achieved so far.

Congratulations to Susan and Ved who won or 10th birthday Orienteering Birthday Challenge. Well done to everyone else who participated and keep your eyes open for our next orienteering challenge coming up next school holidays.

April School Holidays at the Sanctuary

Dam Discovery Explorer Pack

Over the School Holidays younger visitors can pick up the latest Explorer Pack and go on a Dam Discovery adventure! As well as uncovering some of the secrets of our fascinating past you'll also walk through the Sanctuary's latest development - the Discovery Area. Hidden in the bush above the upper dam, this area will bring alive the history of the building of the dam.

The Explorer Pack contains a trail brochure with fun questions and activities, stickers, pencil, postcard and a chocolate. It is suitable for children of all ages with or without parent help - however, please remember children under 14 years of age need adult supervision in the Sanctuary. Packs cost just $2 in addition to the normal entry fee and will take approximately two hours to complete.

Treasure Boxes

Are you 11-15 year old and looking for something to do these holidays? Come along to the Sanctuary for a morning of discovery and creativity. After a guided tour of the Sanctuary you'll create your own Sanctuary Treasure Box to store all your favourite things in. Limited to 10 people so book your place today!

When: Thursday 28 April 2005
Time: 9am to 11.30am
Cost: $10 per person
What to Bring: a small cardboard box (around shoe-box size) and any old magazines you have. Wear something warm and shoes for walking.
Contact: Please contact Sanctuary Educator Maree Limpus on phone 920 9202 or email education@sanctuary.org.nz. Bookings are essential by 12noon on Wednesday, 27 April 2005.

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