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 planting - Plant a tree on National Tree Day, Sunday 28 July, St Ives Showground. Book here closer to the time.
• Duke of Edinburgh Award - Register for Bushcare activities towards your DofE certificate.
• Mountain bike trail projects - Join Trailcare a group of young riders working to maintain/upgrade popular tracks.
• Fauna monitoring – help track the health of our endangered species (18+ years).
• Streamwatch – collect data on plants, wildlife and health of waterways.

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

• Share a speech, poem or artwork for the Speaking 4 the Planet competition, open to high school students in April each year.

Grants and awards

• Get support for your great idea and help your local environment! Apply for up to $5000 in our Environmental Levy Grants – opens April each year.
• Nominate for the Local Citizen of the Year Awards October each year.

Join the conversation online

• Subscribe to the Sustainability enews and Volunteer for Nature enews for the latest on local environmental projects.
• Facebook Ku-ring-gai Youth Services on and Loving Living Ku-ring-gai.
• Instagram Ku-ring-gai Council and KRGYouth.

Find out about other volunteering opportunities on our website on the Volunteer with Council page and the Volunteering Hub page.