Join a DOC ranger for a day, and help preserve our beautiful natural environment. Every month volunteers come together and help us with a wide variety of conservation work.
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When
Every third Wednesday of the month.
What to expect
The work varies from month to month but is usually suitable for a range of fitness levels and skills.
Every month it is held at a different location. Past examples include:
- Site maintenance at Ruapekapeka Pā
- Weeding at Ocean Beach
- Painting at Otamure campground
- Planting at Paradise Shores
- Fencing at the Whangārei Kiwi Sanctuary, where volunteers were lucky enough to meet a kiwi that required a transmitter change
There is an educational component each month, which may include:
- A talk from our knowledgeable rangers or a member of the local community group
- An opportunity to meet local wildlife
- An opportunity to go on a guided walk
Contact
To find out more or to register your interest email: WhangareiCommunity@doc.govt.nz