Community Environment Groups

Many groups in the ACT do great work. They look after our land and water, plants and animals in a changing climate. Many run workshops and programs to help you live more sustainably. They can teach you about reducing carbon emissions and waste. They're often looking for volunteers.

Do you want to learn more about your local ecosystem? The ACT has many groups focused on ecological management.

Many of our community groups hold workshops and run programs to help you live more sustainably. They can teach you how to reduce your carbon footprint.

Explore their websites and see what you can do to help make our community more sustainable.

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ACT Frogwatch: Ginninderra Catchment Group's science and community program.

ACT Landcare: connecting communities to landcare and conservation activities.

Australian Native Plant Society Canberra: growing and protecting our native plants.

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Bush Heritage Australia: buying and managing land, to return the bush to good health and protect threatened and endangered species.

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We have 3 catchment groups in the ACT. They keep and improve the health of their catchments and surrounding areas:

Canberra Environment Centre: sharing knowledge on how we can create a sustainable future for Canberra.

Canberra Indian Myna Action Group Inc: protecting native birds and animals from the threat of the Indian Myna bird.

Canberra Organic Growers Society: sharing ideas and encouraging others to use organic growing methods.

Canberra Ornithologists Group: promoting the protection of native birds and their habitat.

Clean Up Australia: helping the community, government and businesses live sustainably. Clean Up Australia Day is the 1st Sunday in March.

Conservation Volunteers Australia : creating healthy communities and strong ecosystems.

Conservation Council ACT Region: protecting the environment of Canberra.

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Friends of the Australian Botanic Gardens: holding talks and events, and supporting the gardens through fundraising and education.

Friends of Grasslands: conserving grassy ecosystems.

Friends of Tidbinbilla: protecting and preserving Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.

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Greening Australia Capital Region: conserving and restoring Australia's landscapes.

Kosciuszko 2 Coast Project: bringing natural resource management and environment services to the community.

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National Parks Association: promoting national parks, and protecting native plants and wildlife.

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Park Care: caring for the Cooleman Ridge Nature Reserve.

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SEE Change: giving sustainability information and running programs and events.

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Upper Murrumbidgee Landcare Committee: supporting Landcare groups in the area.

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Waterwatch ACT: involving the community in caring for local waterways.

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.