Other nature-based volunteer options

As well as our supervised groups, we have plenty of other ways to get involved with your community, whether it's helping out at our award-winning Little Tacca's program, sharing your love of history on a guided tour, getting your neighbours involved in a communal produce garden or sprucing up your local park or reserve.

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Little Taccas


The award winning ‘Little Taccas’ children’s nature activities program is held fortnightly on Thursdays.

Guided tours


Love plants and history? Consider becoming a tour guide in the gardens.

Produce Gardens


Interested in developing a community vegetable and fruit garden in your neighbourhood? There are a couple of ways to do this.

Local Parks and Reserves


Green Space Our Place also includes resident volunteers working in parks, reserves, and waterways.

Friends of the Botanic Gardens, Cairns


The Friends of the Botanic Gardens, Cairns are very active in raising funds to improve the precinct; holding tours, info nights and events; propagating plants; and  running a small library. New members are always welcome.

Last Updated: 7 November 2023

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