A fun run and walk at the Wairau Lagoon near Blenheim aims to encourage Marlburians to explore their backyard and raise money to revamp Grovetown School's outdoor area.
Participants can walk or run around the lagoon's six-kilometre trail once or twice during the event on September 19.
Organising committee member Mandy Macfarlane said several people at last year's inaugural fun run said they had never visited the lagoon before, despite having lived in Blenheim for years.
The event is being held during the Department of Conservation's Conservation Week.
The money raised will go toward a spruce-up of the school's outdoor area, Mrs Macfarlane said. The school hoped to double the size of their edible garden, and enlarge a multipurpose area used to hold classes outside.
The school was also working on establishing an orchard.
Principal Selena Tonks said it was important the students knew where their food came from and how to grow, cook and eat fruits and vegetables.
The first time the event was held, enough money was raised to buy laptops and sports gear.
The event will also include a treasure hunt for children, with a scooter and Interisland ferry passes among the prizes.
Entry forms can be picked up from Spokesman Cycles in Blenheim.
Grovetown School Fundraiser. From left: Mandy Macfarlane, Reuben Kirk, Clayton Dick, George Boyce, Emma Fuller, Molly Elliott, Hannah Macfarlan
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