Explore more: care more

Miles Holden

Protecting and restoring our natural biodiversity and spectacular coastal and inland landscapes is a collective, collaborative effort.

It is part of our mission to be good ancestors here in Te Tauihu.

Get involved

Often carried out by unsung volunteers, Nelson Tasman invites visitors to learn more about the amazing nature projects underway and creates opportunities for everyone to participate in this rewarding and vital work.

By weaving in a restore-and-protect activity, your holiday can be more than a sightseeing tour; it can be legacy-building, educational, and impactful. Whatever your situation, activities across the region are restoring and protecting our natural flora and fauna. Whether you want to plant a tree, sponsor a fence post or penguin box, or engage in pest control, weed eradication, or wildlife monitoring, you have options.

The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary fantail by Miles Holden

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Tasman Environmental Trust

Connecting people with nature conservation.

Become a Brook Waimārama Sanctuary volunteer

With over twelve different volunteer teams, you can choose to join for as little or as much time as you have.