Connect to Nature

There are so many ways to connect to nature. This section introduces you to programs and organisations that provide different ways to get involved in nature in the city. They are provided under 3 different themes.

Find a Friend enables you to find a community conservation group near you, linking to the Urban Bushland Council’s webpage. Volunteering to conserve local bushlands, wetlands and reserves is great way to connect to nature.

Citizen Science is another way for you to connect with nature and at the same time provide meaningful data that is used to conserve our amazing biodiversity. Here we provide links to citizen science programs and information and ID guides for all types of species.

Explore our Web shares resources created by other organisations to help you integrate nature into the city. We provide links to activities in nature and guidance on biodiversity for your backyard, your suburb or your city.

More resources can be found on our Resources.