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