Education

Explore our native world

Step into a world unlike any other – a predator-free sanctuary where learning comes to life

Tarapuruhi offers students and teachers a rare opportunity to explore Aotearoa as it once was, before the arrival of humans and introduced predators. Wander through ancient native forest, witness thriving wildlife, and discover the magic of regenerated wetlands & recovering ecosystems. 

Our current education programme is building momentum, led by part-time education co-ordinator Michaella Luxton and supported by a team of volunteer educators.

WHAT’S ON OFFER?

  • Set programmes and custom planned days to suit your students learning
  • Opportunities for your students to contribute to conservation in the park
  • Support in the classroom; whether you are able to visit us at the park or not, we are available to support your learning units on Native Aotearoa and Conservation
  • Youth volunteering through our group Rangatahi Rangers
  • Teacher PLD 

Select an option below or contact education@bushypark.nz for further information and with any questions.

We look forward to working with you

EDUCATIONAL LINKS

Bushy Park Tarapuruhi Forest-related resources

The Department of Conservation offers a comprehensive online list of education resources for early childhood, primary and secondary students..

Manaaki WhenuaLandcare Research teaching resources and online identification guides 

Zealandia education tracking/trapping resources 

Predator Free NZ school resources

Use iNaturalist (Previously Naturewatch) to record what you see, identify unknown plant and animal species, meet other nature watchers and learn more about the natural world. 

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