Find your te taiao tribe with Forest & Bird Youth

Join our Regional Youth Hui, a day of crazy learning, engagement, and nature connection for young nature lovers aged 14-25 years.

With interactive workshops, activities, and nature connection indoors and out in the bush, by the end of the day, your cup will be full of:

Conservation: personalise who you are as a ‘conservationist’ and cement it with active contributions to a Forest & Bird conservation project

Advocacy: rediscover your true superpower as a voice for the environment in the 2026 General Election

Engagement: find a new appreciation for nature and wildlife in Aotearoa and make new friends along the way!

…and kai! We provide everything, you just bring passion and vibes!

Expect unique workshops, some time out in the bush doing active restoration mahi, and networking with others like you.

Who: Open to youth aged 14-25 years

When: Sunday 30 August 2026, 10am – 3.30pm

Where: Events Centre - Youth Hub Christchurch, 109 Salisbury Street. Outdoor sessions at the Avon River by Hagley Park, and the Christchurch Botanical Gardens.

Cost: Free!

What to bring: Outdoor clothes and shoes, water bottle, and a passion for nature and wildlife in Aotearoa New Zealand!

Picture credit: Jessica Lamb

Contact the host of Forest & Bird Youth Regional Hui 2026 - Ōtautahi Christchurch