Want to get the whole family involved and save our backyard birdsong? Here are some fun activities you can do together:
- Become backyard detectives and set up tracking tunnels to find out what creatures are hanging out in your backyard or watch Ranger Glenn’s pest detective video.
- Have you got rats in your backyard? Build a trapping tunnel for a Victor trap. This will increase your chances of catching a rat and make the trap safer for other creatures.
- Investigate your leaf litter to find out what critters are living in there!
- Make your own binoculars.
- Build a piwakawaka/fantail nest and a wētā house to encourage them to make a home in your backyard.
- Start a bird café to feed birds in your backyard. Ranger Glenn has a great video on feeding birds.
- Make window decals to prevent birds from flying into windows and getting injured.
- Create a bird-safe collar for your cat to help protect native wildlife.
- Try these fabulous tree-related activities, including tree yoga and how to make your own 3D tree.
- Check out more great content and ideas from Ranger Glenn here.
If you don’t have a backyard, check out one of Auckland’s community groups or conservation events.
How you can help
- Place traps, pull weeds and plant natives
- Join your local community conservation group
- Volunteer in local or regional parks
- Find a conservation event or opportunity
Find out more
- Visit Tiaki Tāmaki Makaurau / Conservation Auckland to learn about conservation in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland to take action in your backyard and beyond
- Subscribe to our regular e-newsletter
- Follow our Auckland Biodiversity Facebook page
- Contact pestfree@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
