FIND YOUR CONSERVATION CREW
Join a local volunteer group and experience the impact you can make together.
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WHAT YOU
CAN DO
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Wherever you live, and whatever you care about, there’s a community conservation group doing good things for nature near you.
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You can choose how much and how often you want to be involved – from an extra pair of hands on a planting bee to regularly checking traps.
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You don’t have to get physical to get involved. Community projects value a wide range of skills, from fundraising and event planning to spreading the word on social media.
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There are heaps of opportunities to get involved. A good place to start is by searching for a group that’s active in your area.
HOW YOU'LL
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
All around New Zealand, people are planting trees, restoring native bush, trapping predators, protecting nesting birds, organising clean-ups, clearing weeds and much much more.
Community conservation projects are run by everyday Kiwis, including iwi, hunters, farmers and kids.
Teaming up with others to make a difference for nature is one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do. You’ll see the results of your mahi, feel good and leave a lasting legacy.
READY TO DO MORE?
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DOC’s free online courses are a great way to build practical conservation skills. They can be done by anyone, anytime.
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To boost your practical skills even more, sign up for an NMIT training course delivered in partnership with DOC. You can learn online or in the field.
NATURE'S IN
TROUBLE
Thousands of our native species are heading towards extinction, but it’s not too late to save them.
All around New Zealand, Kiwis are bringing nature back.
RELATED ACTIONS
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