A group of young eco-warriors armoured in gloves and beanies braved the biting cold yesterday to help preserve the environment around Lake Mahinerangi. Their quest: plant 250 native tussocks near the Mahinerangi boat ramp. About 20 pupils from Lee Stream School cut in with spades to place plants yesterday morning, helped by the school and their families. Hunter Ruxton (13) said he much preferred planting tussocks to sitting in class. Preparing the ground near the Mahinerangi boat ramp for native tussocks is Lee Stream School pupil Niamh Cooney (3) as pupils work behind her yesterday.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 23, 2022 22:55 UTC