Activity 1: A Flying Fox
New Zealand has some of the most beautiful forests in the world. Both New Zealanders and tourists, alike, enjoy walking through these forests. Unfortunately, constantly walking through forests can damage the plants and animals (flora and fauna) that live there. In an attempt to protect the local flora and fauna, an eco-tourism company in Rotorua came up with an idea. The Rotorua Canopy Tours Company designed a series of ziplines that sit above the forest canopy (top). People can ‘zip’ from one section of the forest to another, looking down on the beautiful natural areas below. To see what ziplining looks like, check out this video.
I have tried ziplining and I really enjoyed it, however, I must admit that I was pretty scared to try it at first. How would you feel if you had the chance to go ziplining in Rotorua?
On your blog, tell us how you would feel about going ziplining in Rotorua. Try to use some descriptive words (adjectives) and action words (verbs) in your post!.
I Would Like To Go Zip Lining The Rotorua Because It Seems Amazingly Fun
Activity 2: A Protect Plant
There are concerns about the water quality of some of the rivers, streams and oceans in and around New Zealand. Some people have suggested that we plant flowers and plants on the banks of our most polluted rivers to stop the spread of the pollution. Apparently, the plants can act as filters, absorbing some of the chemicals (pollutants) that are moving across the land, on their way to the river.
Planting can be a lot of fun! Have you ever planted a garden? Aronui and I are going to make our very own edible garden this year. We are going to plant a number of veggies, fruits and herbs, including mint, coriander, parsley, lemongrass, onions, tomatoes, beans, zucchinis, kumara and strawberries. Yum! If you could plant an edible garden what would you plant in it?On your blog list 10 veggies, fruits, or herbs that you would plant in your garden.
1. Potato
2.Mint
3.Carrots
4. Chives
5. Onions
6.Sliver Beet
7. Radish
8. Strawberry
9. Cabbage
10. Lettuce
Bonus Activity: A House Is Not A Home
New Zealand is home to some unique wildlife that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. While we work very hard to protect our natural habitats so, too, do people living and working in other countries. One of the oldest international wildlife conservation organisations is called ‘Fauna & Flora International’ (FFI). They support a number of projects around the world, including those working to protect Lansan trees in the Caribbean, fruit forests in Tajikistan, and national reserves in Mozambique. Read about each of these projects and choose the one that interests you the most.
On your blog, tell us which project you find most interesting and why..
I Find Lansan Trees In The Caribbean Most Interesting Because It Is Belivied As A Evil Sprit
Kia ora Nici,
ReplyDeleteI think zip lining would be fun too. Have you been to Rotorua before? There's lots of great activities to do there. In fact, I did my first ever bungee jump in Rotorua. At the time I was SO scared, but I'm really glad that I did it. Have you done any 'extreme' activities like bungee jumping or zip ling before?
That's a great selection of fruit and vegetables. Strawberries would be on my list too. Them, and nectarines - YUM! What kinds of meals would you make with the carrots you grow?
I just had a quick read of the information about the Lansan trees in the Caribbean and I agree; what they use the resin for is extremely interesting. It would be sad to see their customs have to change if we lose all of the Lansan trees. Were you able to locate any information on what they are doing to preserve them?
Blog ya later!
Mikey :)