Young people for the environment

Take action for the environment, find like-minded mates and make your mark! Get involved in one of the many opportunities on offer.
Volunteer with us
- Tree Care Program/Duke of Edinburgh Award - Register for a 6 week Bushcare program towards your DofE certificate.
- Trailcare - Build and maintain popularmountain bike trails in Ku-ring-gai.
- National Tree Day - Plant trees with your community in July each year.
- Fauna monitoring - help track the health of our endangered species (18+ years).
- Streamwatch - collect data on plants, wildlife and health of waterways.
- Net Zero Champions - share ideas and host events to move us towards a cleaner, greener future.
We welcome young people 16+ years. Training is required for some programs. Under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Community groups
Youth 4 Difference is a passionate, student-led group organising bush clean-ups, tree planting and fundraising. Get in touch!
Get creative
Grants and awards
Join the conversation online
Find out about other volunteering opportunities on our website on the Volunteer with Council page and the Volunteering Hub page.