Offered :

2022 Term 3

Description :

If you want to find out more about how to restore your local piece of native forest, then this course is for you. This series of 8 classes explore the background and methodology of native forest restoration in the Hamilton and Waikato areas. Local plants, animals, environmental zones and forest restoration methods will be discussed.

Date & Time:

to be determined. Week 6 field trip on Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Meet our Instructor

George Lusty, MA (Hons)

This course is taught by George Lusty, MA (Hons), Dip Ed, Dip TESL. George is a Hamilton environmentalist currently helping to restore the Mangaonua Esplanade in Silverdale, Hamilton. George previously worked as a programme manager at Wintec teaching environmental, communication and cultural studies. George was born in Kirikiriroa and grew up in Ōtorohanga and has retained his lifelong passion for the environment and the outdoors. He has been involved in practical forest restoration work for over 20 years.

Location:

EarthDiverse, 401 Grey Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton (see map below under Location tab), or online via Zoom. There is a field excursion to the Mangaonua gully in Silverdale during Week 6.



Distance-Learning :

This course has distance-learning options for those unable to attend the live class sessions in Hamilton. Students have three options for attending our courses once they have registered: attend in-person classes in our Hamilton classrooms at the regularly scheduled day and time, attend our live online classroom sessions via Zoom at the regular scheduled day and time, watch the live-recorded class sessions at your leisure, at a time, day and place more suited to your schedule.

Distance-Learning Options:

In addition to our in-person classes in Hamilton, our courses offer distance learning options for those unable to attend classes in-person. Live-streamed Hamilton classes are available via free Zoom software for those living outside the Waikato. Live-streaming allows you to participate fully in your own learning, ask questions of the instructor and participate fully in the same way as if you were in the physical classroom. Those unable to attend the scheduled date and time of the actual class sessions, or those who need to miss a class or two due to previous engagements or unexpected illness, can watch any or all of the live-recorded video sessions on their computers, laptops, tablets or mobile devices and study at their own pace and in their own time. Detailed instructions on how to access our distance learning components will be sent after completing your registration. There are no additional fees for this service. However, distance learners will need access to a desktop or laptop computer with a good quality web-camera (tablet devices and mobile phones can also access our live-streamed classes), a built-in microphone (most modern laptops have built-in microphones) or a headset with a microphone. You will also need to download and install the free Zoom software on your computer or device. Those accessing the video recordings will be able to do so with a simple web browser on any device.

Pricing options

Cost per person per Term (8 classes)

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction ; Gondwana to Aotearoa

    1. Aotearoa geographical and biological history

    1. The Waikato basin and the Hamilton ecological areas

    1. Local plant and animal species

    1. Hamilton City gully restoration.

    1. Field trip to the Mangaonua Esplanade

About this course

  • $150.00
  • 8 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

Notes:

Any Term can be taken independently of the others, and there are no prerequisites for any of the Term courses. This class has no assignments, required readings, quizzes, tests or exams. All classes encourage questions and group discussion. PDF copies of each class presentation, where appropriate, are emailed to all participants the next day so that you are free to focus on class content rather than taking notes. You are most welcome to come, sit back, relax, take part in and enjoy the discussions! Course fees include a short tea/coffee/snack break somewhere in the middle of each session. There are no refunds for missed classes. Missed classes can be made up by watching the on-line recording of the class session, if applicable, which is usually posted within 24 hours. Guests of registered participants are welcome to attend a single class at no charge. Certificates of Completion for any particular Term Course or Series are available for Professional Development purposes upon request at the end of each Term or Series.

Prerequisites :

There are no prerequisites for this course.