Keen to change the world?

Help create a green and thriving community. Keen local groups train volunteers in a wide variety of roles from beekeeping to newsletters. Care for injured wildlife, find new friends to cycle with or try your hand at organic gardening. Share your passion for sustainability through events or advocacy for the changes you want to see in your neighbourhood. There has never been a better time to start than now!

ACT for Bees

When: 1st Tuesday evening of the month

What: Share a meal and help plan for a bee friendly Canberra. Organise pollinator plantings, education activities and more.

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ACT Wildlife

When: Own time

What: Train in wildlife caring and rehabilitate injured native animals.

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Australian Native Plant Society

When: Meetings every 2nd Thursday evening, activities various days

What: Learn how to propagate native plants and contribute to the Spring and Autumn plant sales at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.

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Canberra City Farm

When: Weekly Mondays, fortnightly Fridays or monthly Sundays

What: Learn about growing fruit trees and vegetables, constructing garden beds, pruning, and sustainable living at a Fyshwick community farm.

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Canberra Environment Centre

When: Garden Wednesday afternoons or office hours, one off event times

What: Assist with events like the Harvest Festival and Eco-Elves, buy a refurbished bike or get your hands dirty in the Acton Community Garden.

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Canberra Organic Growers Society

When: Own time

What: Take a plot in a local community garden and try your hand at growing organic food. Gardens are located across Canberra.

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Conservation Council ACT Region

When: Office Hours

What: Use your environmental expertise to influence policy and the community, or support the organisation's administration.

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Environment Defenders Office

When: Office Hours

What: Use your studies or professional skills in law, environment, science, marketing or communications to support environmental law and policy reform.

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Pedal Power

When: Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun Social Rides, 3rd Tues Month Meeting

What: Share your love of cycling, fundraise or run big cycling events to create an active and sustainable community.

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SEE-Change

When: Belconnen, Gungahlin, Inner North, Inner South and Woden

What: Sustainability is happening in the suburbs. Start a solar bulk buy, hire a bike trailer or measure your neighbourhoods' ecological footprint.

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