Education
Inspiring the next generation is the first line of defence in our conservation efforts.
Our aim is to enhance understanding of our connection with the land and mauri (life force), and of the importance to human beings of a harmonious biodiversity.
We provide school visits, outreach events in the community and downloadable education resources. Learn about our translocations, read our growing collection of species information pages or join our Junior Ranger program for year-round fun.
EDUCATION IN THE SANCTUARY
Through our education work the Sanctuary is inspiring the next generation; we’re working with Te Tau Ihu (Top of the South) schools and training providers to be actively involved in conservation activities, allowing ‘learning by doing’.
Our fully equipped Beech Glade classroom is an ideal space from which to watch and listen for birds. Made possible through the generosity of one of our local iwi, Ngati Kuia, & Transpower this immersive classroom even has wifi and class sets of binoculars!
Download Educational Resources
The Sanctuary is passionate about inspiring our next generation. We’ve created various educational resources for you to download.
- See our range of educational resources around freshwater environments and wildlife
- Read our growing collection of species information pages, some with downloadable PDFs
- Download our beautiful colouring-in sheets created by our talented Biosecurity Officer, Steffi!
- Download seasonal kids newsletters with colouring, activities and information about the wildlife in the Sanctuary. These are sent out quarterly to our Junior Rangers – an annual membership just for kids aged 5+.
What’s here?
Meet some of our amazing residents and our incredible flora. Read our species pages and download our species PDFs.
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We are receiving some absolutely amazing images as part of our Photography Competition! 📸️🌿
These are just some of the recent Winter Competition entries that have come through — and we think you`ll agree, they are amazing! 🏆 Winners for the Winter Competition will be announced soon!
🌸 Our Spring category is now open! 🌸
As the seasons change, we can’t wait to see the Sanctuary come to life through your photographs. Keep those entries coming!
www.brooksanctuary.org.nz/photography-competition
📷Photo credits: Matti Raven, Katrin Raven and Juliette Fris.
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Sep 3
🌿 Thank You to Our Amazing Supporters! 💚
The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary simply wouldn’t be what it is today without the incredible support of our community, partners, funders, volunteers, members and everyone who believes in protecting and restoring this special place.
Every contribution—big or small—helps us continue our important work to protect threatened species, restore native habitats, maintain our tracks and facilities, and provide a place where people can connect with nature. 🐦🌳
We would also like to acknowledge our recent support through The Spectacle Running Event, made possible through GrassRoots. 🏃♀️🏃♂️
A huge thank you to everyone who has already signed up to run for the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary. Your support will help make a real difference, and we can`t wait to cheer you on!
There is still time to get involved, so why not pull on your running shoes and run for nature? Or donate.
Thank you for standing with us and helping create a thriving future for the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary. Together, we are making a difference. 🌿🐦
https://spectacle26.grassrootz.com/the-brook-waimara#nelsontasman
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Aug 28
Just like your dirty car bonnet, our fence `hood` needs a scrub once in a while. While the lichen that grows on the mesh helps the fence blend in while looking beautiful, the lichen on the hood can be problematic. The hood keeps the sanctuary pest-free, but any grip could offer some purchase for pests.
At when hood cleaning we get these brilliant views!(sarcasm). The misty weather actually became very helpful in loosening up the lichen crust for removal. And we were lucky to see the native cranberry moth (Poecilasthena pulchraria) and an early spring bloom of puawānanga (Clematis paniculata).
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Aug 27
EXPERIENCE THE SANCTUARY AFTER DARK – 25% OFF! 🌿✨
Step beyond the gates and into a forest transformed by night.
Join us for “A Night in the Forest,” our guided night tour through Brook Waimārama Sanctuary, where you can discover glowing glowworms, listen to the sounds of the nocturnal forest, and keep your ears open for the distinctive call of a kiwi. 🥝🌌
Along the way, hear how the Sanctuary’s conservation work helps restore native forest and protect some of Aotearoa’s most precious wildlife.
🎟️ GET 25% OFF: book your night tour for August or September 2026 and use code NIGHT25.
✨ New bookings only.
🌿 Every booking helps support the Sanctuary and its conservation work.
🌙 Spaces are limited.
Book now: www.brooksanctuary.org.nz/visit/guided-tours-experiences
Come after dark. Discover a different side of the Sanctuary. 🌌
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Aug 24
Our friends at Teltrac showed up the other day with a gift. Teltrac and GoWifi have been helping us set up our new fence monitoring system. The new system is now capable of monitoring the weather for us too, thanks to the weather station the they have donated.
We have mounted the weather station above the fence at the top of the Sanctuary. The data from it include rain intensity and accumulation, wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, UV index and more. It will allow rangers to make more informed decisions before going into the field during bad weather. Knowing exactly how bad it is up on the ridge when we are called out during storms will really help keep our rangers safe.
Many thanks for your continued support!
Aug 11
EXPERIENCE THE SANCTUARY AFTER DARK – 25% OFF! 🌿✨
Step beyond the gates and into a forest transformed by night.
Join us for “A Night in the Forest”, our guided night tour through Brook Waimārama Sanctuary. Discover glowing glow worms, listen to the sounds of the nocturnal forest, and keep your ears open for the distinctive call of a kiwi. 🥝🌌
Along the way, hear how the Sanctuary’s conservation work is helping restore native forest and protect some of Aotearoa’s most precious wildlife.
🎟️ GET 25% OFF
Book your night tour for August or September 2026 and use code: NIGHT25
✨ New bookings only
🌿 Every booking helps support the Sanctuary and its conservation work
🌙 Spaces are limited
👉 Book now: www.brooksanctuary.org.nz/visit/guided-tours-experiences
Come after dark. Discover a different side of the Sanctuary. 🌌
#BrookWaimāramaSanctuary #WaimāramaSanctuary #SanctuaryAfterDark #NightTour #NightInTheForest #NelsonNZ #NelsonTasman #VisitNelson #ExploreNelson
Aug 10
