Join us for an inspiring midday talk at the National Botanic Garden of Wales, where creativity, curiosity and the natural world come together.
Only recognised as a separate species in 2008, the Rowi (Okarito Brown) kiwi is one of the world’s most endangered birds, with just around 220 individuals remaining in the wild at the time. Regarded as a taonga (treasure) by Māori and New Zealanders alike, an intensive conservation effort was launched to protect its future.
Join Ieuan, NBGW Farm Manager, as he shares his eight years working on the Rowi recovery project, which helped double the population to over 400 birds. He’ll offer a fascinating insight into a year in the project’s cycle from egg collection and captive rearing to releasing young birds back into the forests of South Westland.
When:
Thursday 29 January| 12–2pm
Price:
£8.50 for members | £12.00 for non-members
Attendees DO NOT need to purchase garden admission alongside their ‘Growing Conversations’ booking.