There are heaps of ways to get naturing for whio and small actions by many create big change.
Not sure how to take meaningful action to help the iconic blue duck/whio? We've made it easy for you to find small ways to make a big difference.
Get advocating for whio actions
Short on time or helping from afar? There are still plenty of ways you can get naturing for whio. Scroll through to see how.
Donate a trap
Donate a trap through 'Give a Trap' and be part of making Aotearoa predator-free by 2050.
Back your local group
Find a conservation group near you. Follow their page, join their newsletter, or donate if you can.
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Update your profile pic
Swap your profile photo for a whio image to raise awareness. Choose your own or use one from our library.
Share Whio Forever resources
Use our Whio Forever activities and resources to help spread the word with your network, school or community.
Get out and about naturing for whio actions
Got a bit of extra time up your sleeve or feeling shovel ready? Check out the ways you can get out naturing for whio.
Spot whio up close
Visit your nearby zoo or sanctuary to learn about whio and the breeding programmes supporting them.
Spot whio in the wild
Plan and go on an adventure to try spot whio in their natural habitat. Use this as an opportunity to learn about why protecting rivers matter.
Volunteer with your local group
Experience what people can do for nature when they work together. Join a community trapping or conservation group near you.
Build or set a trap
Join the predator-free movement and set a trap in your backyard or build your own.
Plant a tree
Plant along waterways or in your backyard to support healthier ecosystems.
Volunteer with DOC
Take part in conservation projects around the country.
Pick up rubbish
Join a clean-up or organise one with friends to remove rubbish from your local river or area before it reaches major waterways.
Check, clean, dry
Help stop freshwater pests spreading between rivers.
Get learning for whio actions
Everything starts with education and awareness. Explore these great options for families or anyone ready to learn more about whio and share the message.
Learn whio facts
Discover some fun whio facts to share with friends and whānau.
Learn the threats
Take time to understand the biggest challenges whio face and how you can help.
Pollution and its impacts
Learn how pollution affects waterways and how to dispose of waste responsibly.
Climate change and your footprint
Explore how climate change impacts whio and what you can do.
Watch
See whio featured in an episode on the TVNZ show Endangered Species Aotearoa.
Get creative
Colour in a whio or build your own whio mask.
Play
Try the whio bootcamp challenge online game.
