Te Kākano Aotearoa Trust is a charitable organisation who have their own community-based native plant nursery. They support native habitat restoration in the Upper Clutha Basin and work with local community groups, schools, organisations & businesses in the effort to promote hands-on community land care.
As a not-for-profit trust, Te Kākano relies on the dedication of volunteers to help at the nursery and on their project sites. Their volunteers hail from all around the world and span all ages. They have support from awesome locals, tourists, youth groups, schools and businesses. Not only do they lend a helping hand each year but they leave a permanent personal mark on the Wanaka landscape for generations to come.
How it works
The nursery is managed and run by a Nursery Manager, who will support you when you arrive! They organise 2 weekly nursery sessions with volunteers, planting sessions in autumn and winter and maintenance sessions.
How you can get involved
Volunteers play an integral part in their work and they welcome anyone interested in native habitat restoration.Tasks are varied!
Why do it?
Nursery Sessions:
Planting sessions:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
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Conservation
Volunteer South's office is closed from Friday 20th December until Monday January 6th. Many organisations listing roles online will also be taking a break. During this time your requests to connect will go through, however there may be some delay in you hearing from the organisations you select. Please be patient and if you have not heard back from them by mid January email them directly and give them a nudge. Thank you and have a wonderful holiday season and summer.
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