We connect young people with nature
Through real experiences in Aotearoa's forests, coasts and sanctuaries — observing, questioning and understanding the natural world.
Nature education · Aotearoa New Zealand
Growing a generation of nature guardians.
We help young people build a meaningful connection with nature — and turn learning into real action.
Tūī · Nature Guardians photography
What we stand for
We turn learning into action
From nature journaling to community conservation and citizen science, we help rangatahi move from knowing to doing.
We grow future guardians
Youth forums, leadership and the Junior Mentor pathway give young people the voice and confidence to speak for nature.
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Programme pathways
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Native species to discover
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Membership types
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Fees fund youth programmes
Upcoming events
Hands-on nature days — open to members & the public
Day with Professor #001｜Tāwharanui Field Trip
2026-07-19
14:00
Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary, Takatu Road, Tāwharanui Peninsula 0986
Waitlist open
A call for a wilder Aotearoa
Forests full of birdsong. Coasts alive with seabirds. A generation of young people who know, love and protect the natural world. Join the chorus of voices calling for a wilder future.
The guardian community
Through our growing community we're connecting families, young people, educators, scientists and volunteers across Aotearoa — learning together and taking action for the places they call home.
Our story so far
See how much we've grown — and what more we could achieve together for nature and young people.
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Guardian resources
A growing collection of learning materials, activities and practical guides for young guardians and whānau.
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Meet the Tūī: songbird of the forest
The iridescent Tūī is one of Aotearoa's most charismatic natives — and our namesake. Here's how to spot one.
A day with the professor
Young guardians spent a day in the field with our scientists, learning how ecologists study native birds.
Back from the brink: the Takahē story
Once thought extinct, the Takahē is one of conservation's great comeback stories. What it teaches us.
Starting a nature journal
Nature journaling is where observation becomes understanding. A simple guide for young guardians and whānau.
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