In addition to national events you can take part in regional events.
Conservation Week gives all New Zealanders the chance to get active in conservation.
Held in early March each year, Seaweek is a national celebration of our marine environment.
Arbor Day is a day when we encourage people to plant and care for trees.
World Wetlands Day is held on 2 February each year to commemorate the signing of the Convention on Wetlands in Ramsar, Iran, on 2 February 1971.
World Environment Day creates awareness of the environment and encourages political attention and action.
The International Year of Biodiversity celebrates life on Earth and the value of biodiversity for everyone’s lives.
DOC presents awards to acknowledge and encourage community involvement in conservation.
Visit Ō Tū Wharekai in mid-Canterbury via the 70 photo entries in this competition!
For more information:
Contact your local Department of Conservation office
Or email events@doc.govt.nz
