For the tenth year, Holcim has sponsored the education and promotion of some of our most treasured and endangered species in New Zealand. This has been done through classroom “road shows” run by Tanya Jenkins from Environmental Education and Promotions, called ‘Earth’s Inheritance Programme’. Tanya has visited schools on the West Coast, in Christchurch and the Canterbury region. Her visits are endlessly popular with the children where she combines fun, and interactive learning with developing environmental responsibility.
The sessions have focused on some of our unique New Zealand species such as the Kiwi, Tuatara, Hector Dolphin, White Heron, NZ Fur Seal, Penguin, Black Petrel, Wekas, and Wetas. The children are taught about where they live, what makes them special, the problems they are facing, and how we can help ensure their survival. Other outstanding features of New Zealand's natural environment such as glaciers, forests, beaches, caves, animals, and sea life are also covered.
