First Open day a success

On February 12th, HealthPost Nature Trust hosted their first ‘Open Day’ at the Wharariki Ecosanctuary. Not feared by the overcast clouds, and moderately strong easterly winds - over 75 people got to see the sanctuary from the inside, gaining new support and interest from the Mohua/Golden Bay Community.

One of 56 Pakahā/Fluttering Shearwater chicks from this years translocation

On tour, was the Flesh Footed Shearwater colony, and the mini Diving Petrel burrows. A ‘sneak-peak’ of whats to come. No Nelson Green Gecko’s were sighted on Sunday, despite several being counted only days before.

But of course - the star of the show was the Fluttering Shearwater chicks (aka Grey Fluff Balls), taking the stage. Members of the community were able to get up close & personal with the chicks - watching their journey from the burrows to the feeding shed.

Aerial View of the Wharariki Ecosanctuary

The trust plans to make the Open Day an annual event, as more species make the Sanctuary home - and as the hundreds of plants grow. Hopefully in several years time, the Sanctuary will be blooming with life.