Te Taiao Whānau Day: Backyard Birds and Bugs

Drop in with the whole whānau and take part in celebrating our new Te Taiao | Nature exhibition.

Meet some of Te Papa’s scientists and learn about the native birds and bugs in your backyard and how you can help them through the winter.

Programme
Become a backyard kaitiaki!
Make a recycled bird feeder to attract tui, pīwakawaka, and other native birds to your backyard.
Where: Bush City Kiosk, Level 2
Suitable for ages 8+

What native bug are you?
Take our interactive quiz to find out, then get crafty!
Where: Backyard | Te Papa Hui, Level 2
Suitable for all ages

Ask an expert
Ask our scientists your backyard bug related questions during ‘ask an expert’ sessions. Get up close and personal with critters you might find in your backyard, and bring along your own critters to ask our experts about!

If you’re bringing a critter to show our scientists, make sure they’re in a sealed container with something to snack on. Snails and slugs love breathing holes, a moist chunk of cotton and a piece of over-ripe cabbage, kale or similar. Breathing holes are optional for things like insects and spiders as they can survive in a container for a day or two.

Where: Backyard | Te Papa Hui, Level 2
When: Sessions 11am-12.30 & 1.30pm-3pm