Arethusa Reserve Now Boasts Cottage
JUST NORTH OF KAITAIA lies one of the Society's newest reserves — the Arethusa Reserve, donated in 1985 by Mrs D Oxford. A dammed creek on the 14 ha property has created a lake with small islands, home to hundreds of pied and little shags, swans and pukeko. The surrounding forest — a mix of exotic and native trees — is home to hosts of fantails, silvereyes and warblers. Members of the Far North branch have long wanted to build a cottage so that other Society members could enjoy the reserve. The dream started to become a reality in January this year with the help of $2000 saved by the branch and $10,000 donated by
the Auckland Savings Bank. Committee member and builder John Dawn directed operations and many helpers camped out on the reserve while the building was carried out. When the lodge is completed, members will be welcome to stay at the new lodge on the reserve. Details will be published in this magazine.
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Forest and Bird, Volume 21, Issue 3, 1 August 1990, Page 7
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168Arethusa Reserve Now Boasts Cottage Forest and Bird, Volume 21, Issue 3, 1 August 1990, Page 7
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