Today was warm and sunny – perfect for a day on Quail Island! Leaving bright and early for Lyttelton Harbor, we boarded our taxi for a quick 5-minute trip to the middle of the harbor.
Once there, Colin Burrows and Ian McLennan explained a bit about the island restoration project and what we would be doing that day. Moving tussock, staking up tussock, and grubbing (weeding off thick grass from sites where new native plants would be planted in two-week's time) were the requests for the day.
moving tussock
supporting tussock
grubbing with Aua island in background
After a leisurely morning of work, we enjoyed a picnic on a hillside overlooking tiny Aua Island. In the early afternoon, some of the students caught a catnap in the warm sunshine, while others went on a hike around the perimeter of the island.
taking in the sun
taking in a hike
Throughout the day we all enjoyed taking in the various views of Lyttleton Harbor as well as seeing how previous plantings were thriving in their island environs.
taking in the view
native plantings thriving on the right
tussocks moved by last year's students are thriving!
a view of old shipwrecks
Tupelo helps demonstrate the Haka as we wait for our boat home
Tomorrow, we leave for the west coast! Get good rest and sweet dreams all, m : )
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