Volunteering Opportunities
Our branch boundaries extend from Porirua to Peka Peka, and there are heaps of groups and individuals doing wonderful things to help nature in this area, so there are many opportunities to volunteer.
Forest and Bird has been involved in setting up some of these projects, like Pāuatahanui Wildlife Reserve, but there are many others we support.
Why and how to volunteer? Have a read of this article by our ex-chair, Russell Bell on the benefits of volunteering.
If you're keen, have a look at the list and follow the link in the title to find out more about the project. It usually works best to find a project close to home, or one that ticks the boxes to give you the most satisfaction. (Note: If your group isn't listed, please contact us so we can correct that).
Greendale Reserve (Otaihanga)
Kahotea Stream (Titahi Bay)
Kaitawa Reserve (Paraparaumu) Meetup Thursdays 9-12, contact Tony Ward on 027 551 4443
Kapiti Biodiversity Project Meetup Tuesday 9 - 12, and lots of other options
Kotukutuku Ecological Restoration Project (Paraparaumu)
Maara Roa (Cannons Creek) Meetup Saturday fortnightly
Mana Island (Mana) Regular working bees
Ngā Uruora Kapiti Project (Paekākāriki/Pukerua Bay) Tuesday mornings & 2nd Sundays from 9am
Ngā Manu Nature Reserve (Waikanae) Monday afternoons and plenty of other opportunities
Pāuatahanui Wildlife Reserve (Porirua Harbour)
Pharazyn Reserve (Waikanae Beach/Peka Peka)
Predator-Free Porirua (suburbs of Porirua - from Whitby to Pukerua Bay)
Stuart Park (Titahi Bay)
Taupō Swamp and Catchment (Plimmerton)
Waikanae Estuary Care Group (Paraparaumu Beach/Waikanae Beach) Saturday fortnightly
Whareroa Guardians (Raumati) 1st Sundays 9-12, more during planting season