ALWAYS BE
NATURING
What is naturing?
It's what happens when you do stuff that connects you with nature, and more importantly, helps to protect it. And it can be fun! Watch to find out how you can help nature bounce back. Chances are, you're probably already naturing!
NATURE'S IN TROUBLE
We're losing what makes us different. 28,000 of New Zealand’s known species are found nowhere else on Earth. Over 4,000 of them are threatened with extinction, or at risk of becoming threatened. Once they’re gone, they’re gone for good.
We can change that, but it will take all of us.
WHAT WILL YOUR NEXT ACT OF NATURING BE?
naturing
[NAY-chur-ing]
origin - New Zealand, informal
(vb.)
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- The act of spending time in or connecting with the natural world.
- Actively giving back to nature.
TEAM UP THIS CONSERVATION WEEK
Get naturing together.
We've got six easy ways you and your workmates can make a difference this Conservation Week, 20–26 April.
DO YOUR BIT
FOR NATURE
We've made it easy for you to find small ways to make a big difference.
Weekend conservationist, one-off helper or first-timer. Nature needs all kinds of help. Get naturing the way you want to.
GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOURS
GET NATURING IDEAS STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX
BUSINESSES CAN BE NATURING TOO
Team volunteer days, collaborating, investing in nature and learning how your business relies on nature. There are loads of ways to give nature a boost from your workplace.
NATURING HAS AN IMPACT
Every action adds up and helps support the nature that we all rely on. Check out how nature responds when we act.
GIVE BACK TO NATURE FROM THE COUCH
It doesn’t take long to make a difference to a nature project or species that needs urgent support.
NEW ZEALAND: POPULATION 695 BILLION*
We count on nature. So … we counted the things that count. All 695 billion* of them.
(*ish)
Always Be Naturing is an initiative from the Department of Conservation.