The ‘Perfect Pest’ – A Hands-On Exploration of Tracking and Adaptations

Uncover the secrets of Aotearoa’s most elusive invaders in The 'Perfect Pest, an immersive workshop designed to engage, inform, and inspire.
Cost
$285 (+GST) per workshop
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Sian Crowley is the Founder and Programmes Manager at The Seed Pod. These workshops tap into her extensive 10+ years of experience in environmental education. Sian has engaged tens of thousands of tamariki, rangatahi, and community members in conservation and restoration work across Aotearoa, creating innovative programmes that empower the next generation of environmental leaders. With her background in photography and design, Sian weaves creativity into her resources and programmes, ensuring an inspiring and unforgettable experience for educators ready to spark curiosity and kaitiakitanga in their classrooms.
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Uncover the secrets of Aotearoa’s most elusive invaders in The ‘Perfect Pest, an immersive workshop designed to engage, inform, and inspire.

Through games, discussions, and creative activities, you’ll delve into animal tracking, identification, and the incredible adaptations that make pests thrive in our unique ecosystems.

From interactive games like the famous Kids Greening Taupō Ecological Bullrush, to designing your very own ‘Perfect Pest,’ this workshop combines fun and education to deepen your ecological understanding.

OTHER WORKSHOPS WITH SIAN

Birds of a Feather – Discovering Aotearoa’s Feathered Friends
River Ecosystems – Connecting to Wai through Critters and Tohu
Reconnecting to Nature – Wellbeing, Identity, and Leadership

The ‘Perfect Pest’ – A Hands-On Exploration of Tracking and Adaptations

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Sian will be in contact after you have registered

we are a team of scientists and science communicators
WE DO FIELD WORK THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO ANYONE ​

Upcoming Flexi conferences

Some of the things we talk about
2025 After Dark asteroids bees biodiversity biosecurity birds bugs bush Central Auckland Christchurch citizen science climate change Conservation Dunedin earthquakes Ecology fossils freshwater freshwater ecology geography geology Gisborne Hawke's Bay Hawke’s Bay intelligence Invercargill kaitiakitanga Kapiti marine life Mars Moon nature Navigation Nelson North Auckland oceans rocks Rotorua South Auckland Taupo Tauranga upcoming Wairarapa water quality

We grew up outside, connected with the nature and believe that our kids should go outside too.

Here, at Field-based STEM, we are all working as a big team. Tap into our collective expertise.  

"Unlike scientific community programmes that are expensive and require lots of investment, field work is done by individuals and is accessible to anyone. The skills gained during field work open up a huge area for everyone undertaking it."

Tony Jones, Founder Tweet

we are a team of scientists and science communicators
WE DO FIELD WORK THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO ANYONE ​

Check out all of our workshops

Some of the things we talk about
2025 After Dark asteroids bees biodiversity biosecurity birds bugs bush Central Auckland Christchurch citizen science climate change Conservation Dunedin earthquakes Ecology fossils freshwater freshwater ecology geography geology Gisborne Hawke's Bay Hawke’s Bay intelligence Invercargill kaitiakitanga Kapiti marine life Mars Moon nature Navigation Nelson North Auckland oceans rocks Rotorua South Auckland Taupo Tauranga upcoming Wairarapa water quality

We grew up outside, connected with the nature and believe that our kids should go outside too.

Here, at Field-based STEM, we are all working as a big team. Tap into our collective expertise.  

"Unlike scientific community programmes that are expensive and require lots of investment, field work is done by individuals and is accessible to anyone. The skills gained during field work open up a huge area for everyone undertaking it."

Tony Jones, Founder Tweet