We are really curious to find out how did you go with our tips from week one and week two. You can share your pictures on our Facebook page or put comments down below.
This week we’ve prepared another top 5 things and we really hope you will find them useful.
1. Bird watching & citizen science. Did you know you can help scientists while sitting in your garden or in front of your screen? The first opportunity is an Annual New Zealand Garden Bird survey that takes place from 27 June - 5 July 2020 nationwide. To be able to provide good quality data you can take this free online course. It will help you to identify the most common NZ birds by sound and by their appearance.
The second opportunity to help scientists will not even require you to go outside. You can help by counting birds using web cameras. The Penguin Watch project asks people to mark penguins on footage from web cameras that are located in remote areas. You will be asked to mark adult penguins, chicks, eggs, other birds and even humans.
2. Virtual race. Take part in a virtual run Catch us if you Can. Leave a comment and your picture in the discussion section of this Facebook event and watch regular updates on how many kilometres, hours and steps we as a community can collectively achieve in a bid to outrun COVID -19. If you decide to participate, remember to stay in your local area and keep a safe 2-meter distance from other people.
3. A Week of Wellbeing Challenges. Take a look at this awesome resource, developed by Kohine Maia. They
encourage you to learn how to draw, how to do a handstand, do a workout, prepare a healthy breakfast and more.
4. Crafty Easter. Create some cool Easter crafts to decorate your house inside and out.
5. Start a Youth Group. Are you interested in the natural world? Consider starting a Forest and Bird Youth group. Forest and Bird youth groups popping up all around the country, but no one has started one in Nelson Tasman. This can be your chance. Start gathering some interest around it, make plans and get ready to achieve your goals after the lockdown is over. For more information and help click here.
