We need you to help our native taonga thrive.
Get outdoors, meet people in your local community, learn new skills and contribute to conservation and climate action efforts.
There are heaps of ways to get involved.
Upcoming events
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What to know about Bird Flu
If you suspect a case of bird flu then read on
With news of the detections of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) in New Zealand, we want to keep you informed on the situation.
If you notice more than 3 living but sick birds, or 3 or more groups of dead birds, don’t touch the birds and please contact the Ministry of Primary Industries hotline 0800 80 99 66 immediately. -
Forest & Bird Public Meeting
Sun 13 Sep 2:15pm for 2:30pm start
Pāuatahanui Inlet cockle count
Join us for an insightful presentation of the latest results in the long-running survey by Dr John McKoy.
Location: St Andrew’s Church Hall, Plimmerton -
The Great Matuku Muster
Weekends in Sep/Oct/Nov
To join us you will need to be able to count the males booming for 1-3 days each month at a wetland near you, on the weekend closest to the full moon in Sept/Oct in the North Island or Oct/Nov in the South Island, (or all 3 months) for 60-90mins after your local sunset.
Location: A wetland near you!
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Predator Free NZ Conference
Tue 1 & Wed 2 Feb 2028
Aotearoa New Zealand has set itself a bold conservation goal: to remove introduced predators from an entire country by 2050.
The conference brings the people driving that goal into one room, to share and celebrate what has been achieved in the last 10 years, what we've learned, how tools and technology have evolved and how we are bringing the community along with us.
Location: Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
Get a trap
Get help to set up a trap in your backyard or local area. No experience needed! A koha for the trap is optional.
Look after a trapline
Spend two hours a month maintaining a line of traps in a local reserve. No experience needed - training and equipment provided.
Volunteer your skills
If you have time to help with coordination, online comms, building traps or community engagement in an ongoing way, we’d love to hear from you.
Why volunteer?
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![Man in forest holding animal trap with captured rodent, wearing glasses and winter clothing.]()
Pete
“I love being outdoors in the bush while helping the local community.”
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![Woman kneeling in a forest setting next to a wooden animal trap, holding a bottle. The trap is set on the ground and surrounded by green foliage.]()
Vanessa
“It’s only a small time commitment so really doable, even with a busy family household.”
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![Person adjusting a yellow device attached to a tree in a forested area.]()
Karen
“Seeing all the native birds we now have in Whitby…doing my little bit makes it all worth while.”
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![Man in orange safety vest inspecting item outdoors]()
Blair
“It’s a wonderful opportunity to include my children and teach them values about caring for the environment and responsibility.”
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![Person in an orange vest in a forest setting, examining a wildlife trap with plants around.]()
Laura
“It's been lovely getting to meet more locals through this group.”
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![A person with a hat and colorful shirt holding a red trash bag and a litter picker in a forested area, participating in a cleanup activity.]()
John
“The birdlife has increased in the forest. It’s very rewarding to see these changes.”
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![Person squatting in a wooded area, pointing at a fungus on the ground with fallen leaves and holding a fern.]()
Ames
“Feels good to know we’re making a small but noticeable difference!'“
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![Person smiling, wearing sunglasses and a cap, holding a small dead animal by a trap in a garden area, surrounded by large leafy plants.]()
Rachel
“I love that it makes you feel more connected to your local community and area.”
