Discover the diversity of local and common native plants with Dr Leon Perrie (Curator of Botany, Te Papa). During the walk, you'll gain an appreciation of the ecology and requirements of the plant life around us – a great walk for beginners.

Scientist Leon Perrie looking for fern specimens.
Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato

In the field

Leon goes on field trips to find fern specimens. The species observed and discovered are documented through photography, specimen collection and report writing. Field trips are a particularly enjoyable part of Leon’s job.

This walk is part of the Autumn guided walk series brought to you by the Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush Trust.

Location: Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush, 160 Wilton Road, Wilton, Wellington.

For more information and to buy tickets: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/an-introduction-to-wellingtonrs-common-native-plants/wellington.

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