Fox Glacier Field Day May 29

Tash Goodwin weeds a young native tree at Lake Matheson, Fox Glacier NZ. Mt Tasman and Mt Cook in the background

The rain cleared just in time as the crew rolled into Sullivans’ farm near beautiful Lake Matheson — tools in hand and ready to go! Tash led the charge, handing out gear and getting everyone stuck in. There was still plenty of maintenance to tackle: releasing established plants from thick grass and weeds — essential work that helps them thrive.

Even with the cleanup, we managed to get another 100+ native plants in the ground!  

Staff from Franz Josef Glacier Guides and Inflite plant native trees at Lake Matheson, Fox Glacier NZ

The transformation of this site over the past two years has been incredible. Trees are taking hold, and the carexes are doing their job protecting the waterway from sediment and runoff. It's a powerful reminder of what happens when community comes together to care for the land.

Bernie weeding some tricky grass areas, Lake Matheson, Fox Glacier NZ

We’re not done yet — we’re already prepping for our next big planting day in July!

Massive thanks to our amazing crew and supporting businesses who donate their time, staff, and energy to this inspired project:

@hollyhomesteadnz  @glaciervalleyecotours  @franzjosefglacierguides  @foxglacierguiding.nz  @okaritoboatecotours @inflite.nz   Every hand makes a difference!

From left, Aaron Smith, Tash Goodwin, Bernie Oudemans, Swade Finch