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Doing something for Conservation Week is easy. Take a look through these things to do for ideas.
    Virtual hub: Take a moment to notice nature

    Virtual hub: Take a moment to notice nature

    Enjoy a virtual walk and soak in the views on the Kepler Track, or experience kākāpō and erect-crested penguins through the eyes of DOC rangers and scientists.
    Sound hub: Take a moment to refresh in nature

    Sound hub: Take a moment to refresh in nature

    Take a moment to refresh in nature with our immersive digital nature sounds.
    Nature connection for a lazy conservationist

    Nature connection for a lazy conservationist

    A guided list of ways to connect with nature when you don’t have much space, or if you’re in a pandemic-induced lockdown.
    Refresh in nature with your dog

    Refresh in nature with your dog

    Spring has arrived and the days are longer which means more time to refresh in nature with your dog.
    Cooking with nature

    Cooking with nature

    You may not realise it, but there are lots of natural ingredients in your backyard that you can incorporate into your home cooked meals.
    Kids outside

    Kids outside

    Easy, practical activities for getting outside with your whānau and taking a moment for nature.
    Get involved with citizen science

    Get involved with citizen science

    It's easy to contribute to conservation research with these citizen science projects.
    Teach outside

    Teach outside

    Be part of the global movement, take teaching outside and discover the many benefits of learning in nature this autumn.
    Identify ten common birds in your local space

    Identify ten common birds in your local space

    Use our bird identification guide to take a closer look at ten birds that have always been around. Look for them in your garden, urban or outdoor spaces this Conservation Week.
    Make a photo story of nature with your family

    Make a photo story of nature with your family

    Enjoy nature up close with our storytelling photo activity for children and get creative outdoors with your phone or camera.
    Find out who lives in your garden

    Find out who lives in your garden

    Make some chew cards to find out what's living in your garden.
    Do the daily conservation quiz

    Do the daily conservation quiz

    Do you think you know all things 'conservation'? Test yourself against friends and family with the 2021 Conservation Week quizzes.
    Become a Kiwi Guardian

    Become a Kiwi Guardian

    An activity programme for kids to learn about nature and earn cool rewards.
    Nature activities for families at home

    More nature activities for families

    Easy, practical activities for getting outdoors with your family and spending time in nature while at home.
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