For over 20 years, we’ve been restoring the Pūharakekenui | Styx River catchment.
The Styx Living Laboratory Trust leads environmental restoration and research through partnerships with volunteers, schools, and scientists.
What’s Happening Along the Styx
200,000th Tree Celebration
Community planting, research, and story-sharing events.
Volunteer
Join community planting days and citizen science events.
200,000+ Trees Planted
Working with community and partners to restore native habitats across the catchment.
Trapping Stats
Supporting native species through predator control and monitoring.
Get Involved
Partner With Us
Collaborate on science, restoration, and education initiatives.
Our Impact
23+ Years Restoring the River
Active in ecological restoration, research, and community engagement since 2001.
Project Kotare: Reviving a River. One Tree at a Time.
Our largest restoration project topped 200,000 native trees along the Pūharakekenui.
January 2025 Newsletter
Collaborate on science and sustainability through our newsletter.
Citizen Science
Contribute to bird counts, fish surveys, and vegetation monitoring.
Ongoing Monitoring Projects
Long-term science programmes observing birds, fish, and water health.