Engaging and educating the community to participate in and support our conservation efforts. Nige leads the extensive pest trapping and monitoring, trapline trail building, wasp control, tree planting and the removal of wilding pines. Mish supports the flora weed management and planting projects. Both Nige and Mish are heavily involved with community conservation advocacy.
Mish manages the nursery and is busy propagating native plants sourced from this beautiful lowland forest at the base of te maunga o Piri Piri. We focus on biodiversity with climbers, ground covers, shrubs and trees with over 30,000 native plants eco-sourced so far. We supply plants to Trees That Count projects and to our local business and community including Port Marlborough, Picton Dawn Chorus and schools.
Taking time to connect with nature feels good inside and out. At Wild Waikawa we have created space amidst forest & river to restore. We offer custom designed nature wellness experiences. Mish’s life skill blend of mindset business coaching, certified health & nature care practices including Forest Bathing, EcoNIDRA™ meditation, Ecotherapy & yoga alongside next level hospitality ensures an enriching experience.
Wild Waikawa actively hosts international volunteers including Workaway and Edventure Travel programs, in-country visitors from around the region including The Student Volunteer Army, Untouched World Foundation, Marlborough Biodiversity Forum guests, Significant Natural Area owners, as well as local community, schools and conservation advocates.