Trees for Life – From Heritage to Legacy
Field Trips
All trips depart from conference venue
Hope Hall SH6 2.8 km southwest of Richmond
Friday 30 March
Full day trip for spouses and partners departs 9:30 am and returns to venue after AGM but before evening social.
Attractions visited will be:-
- Gardens of the World (regional examples of world plants) www.gardensoftheworld.co.nz
- Playhouse (lunch and winetasting) www.playhousecafe.co.nz
- Mapua wetlands (with guide) www.mapua.gen.nz
- Mapua Wharf (food, biking and more) www.mapuawharf.co.nz
- Hoglunds glass (fantastic glass art) www.hoglundartglass.com
- Eyebright (treasurehouse of gifts) www.eyebright.co.nz
Saturday 31 March
Option 1 Waimea Nurseries, Heartwood Walnuts
Option 2 Appletons Nursery and Arboretum
Sunday 1 April
Option 1 Thirkettles nursery, Gallaghers Stoney Grove nuts
Option 2 Plant and Food Research at Riwaka
Monday 2 or Tuesday 3 April
Post-conference self-drive tour of special smaller properties of tree cropping interest around Nelson region.
Map/tour guide provided.
You will also pass wineries and arty places on the way.
Nelson region info -
www.nelsonnz.com - www.itson.co.nz
See TreeCropper issues 65, 66 and 67 for more information on field trips and speakers