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Catalan Teachers Plant New Roots in New Zealand 2008
2008.07.04
Catalan teachers braved the wintery rain and planted New Zealand native plants as a part of 2Ways Aotearoa English and Culture Programme in Christchurch on 4 July 2008.
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Catalan teachers braved the wintery rain and planted New Zealand native plants as a part of 2Ways Aotearoa English and Culture Programme in Christchurch on 4 July 2008.
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With the white plastic gloves on, 20 English teachers from Catalonia, Spain are ready to hands on planting the new roots in New Zealand.
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With the white plastic gloves on, 20 English teachers from Catalonia, Spain are ready to hands on planting the new roots in New Zealand.
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Recycle - the used milk paper bottles are cut off the top and bottom then become the perfect plant pots.
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Recycle - the used milk paper bottles are cut off the top and bottom then become the perfect plant pots.
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Regenerate - seeds are nursed and grow up as wee plants.
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Regenerate - seeds are nursed and grow up as wee plants.
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Time, knowledge, cultivation and patience are the common nutrition to grow up plants and students.
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Time, knowledge, cultivation and patience are the common nutrition to grow up plants and students.
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Be a wise visitor - leave just footprints and take just photos.
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Be a wise visitor - leave just footprints and take just photos.
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Be a wiser visitor- plant new roots and take home lifetime memory.
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Be a wiser visitor- plant new roots and take home lifetime memory.
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Firstly dig a 20cm hole and then take off the milk paper bottle.
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Firstly dig a 20cm hole and then take off the milk paper bottle.
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Catalan teachers are pleased with the first-hand environmental education experience in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Catalan teachers are pleased with the first-hand environmental education experience in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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add a piece of fabric to keep the wintery coldness away from the newly planted shrub
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add a piece of fabric to keep the wintery coldness away from the newly planted shrub
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Do you know how many trees need to be planted in order to offset the greenhouse gas emission caused by 12,000km flight to Christchurch, New Zealand from Catalonia, Spain? - 67!
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Do you know how many trees need to be planted in order to offset the greenhouse gas emission caused by 12,000km flight to Christchurch, New Zealand from Catalonia, Spain? - 67!
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a professional gardener
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a professional gardener
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the perfect team work
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the perfect team work
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Education, Recycle, Regeneration and Planting are the key points of environmental conservation.
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Education, Recycle, Regeneration and Planting are the key points of environmental conservation.
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check out the sharpness of the Spaniard (the little plant in hand not people)
These native plants are wisely used as natural fence in the households' backyard due to its needle-shaped leaves.
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check out the sharpness of the Spaniard (the little plant in hand not people)
These native plants are wisely used as natural fence in the households' backyard due to its needle-shaped leaves.
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The booklet of Canterbury native plants is well worth a browse.
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The booklet of Canterbury native plants is well worth a browse.
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take a note of the native plants in Canterbury, New Zealand
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take a note of the native plants in Canterbury, New Zealand
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wow, such a wee leaf tastes so sweet!
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wow, such a wee leaf tastes so sweet!
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"Moltes gracies per la feina feta!" Applause and credits go to each contributor from Catanolia and New Zealand for a better PLANET!
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"Moltes gracies per la feina feta!" Applause and credits go to each contributor from Catanolia and New Zealand for a better PLANET!
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Amelia revisits the plants on Earth Day 5 June 2009.
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Amelia revisits the plants on Earth Day 5 June 2009.
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The native shrubs and trees planted by Catalan teachers in July 2008 grow happily and healthily in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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The native shrubs and trees planted by Catalan teachers in July 2008 grow happily and healthily in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Catalan teachers braved the wintery rain and planted New Zealand native plants as a part of 2Ways Aotearoa English and Culture Programme in Christchurch on 4 July 2008.
Tree planting partially offset the green house gas emission caused by the long-haul flight to New Zealand from Catalonia, Spain. "Each tree planted provides oxygen for two people for the rest of their lives."
The local volunteer event was organsied by 2Ways Company Limited who specialises in tailoring study and tour packages in Christchurch, New Zealand for Catalan, Spanish and Chinese clients. Think globally and act locally.
Come with 2Ways, you will be there next time!
Photos: Ellen Yule & Amelia Homs Ferrer
2Ways Company Limited - New Zealand Customised Study and Tour Solutions
www.2ways-world.com
