Want to be a Wikipedia writer?
Rough gecko, Reino GrundlingDid you know that anyone can be a Wikipedia writer, or photographer? If you’d like to learn how, with a focus on New Zealand species, there’s a chance coming soon at Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush. A Wikipedia ‘New Zealand species edit-a-thon’ is being run this month at Ōtari and anyone can register. The event will be hosted by Heidi Meudt, Botany Curator at Te Papa, Siobhan Leachman, Wikimedia Laureate 2023, and Christine Richardson, with support from Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand and Wellington Gardens. Guided by these experienced Wikipedians, you’ll have the chance to improve articles 
Ecclitica torogramma, Christopher Stephens
Poor Knights Lily, Andy McArthurfocused on New Zealand’s special native flora and fauna. Whether you’re new to Wikipedia or a seasoned editor, your hosts plan to enhance your editing skills with a blend of education, fun and discovery. Bring your own laptop, all other training and resources will be provided. The ‘edit-a-thon will be held in the Leonard Cockayne Centre over two Saturdays (19 October and 2 November), 10am to 4pm. The cost for both sessions is just $10 (including morning tea and lunch). Bookings are essential, please visit: https://events.humanitix.com/2024-nz-species-edit-a-thon.
And here’s a few species to think about. Are they endemic, endangered, or what? How would you describe them?
Posted: 22 September 2024