A group of tamariki braved three wet winter days to light fires, bake bread, investigate stream life and plant trees with Kahikatea Kids – discovering God’s creation through curiosity, perseverance and hands-on care.

Members of Albany Presbyterian Church recently explored the Fernhill Escarpment in Albany, guided by knowledgeable botanists who helped them discover the richness of Aotearoa’s native bush—from towering podocarps like rimu and kahikatea to tiny ground-cover plants often overlooked. The walk deepened participants’ appreciation of the natural world and reminded them that learning to love and understand creation is the first step toward caring for it.