Get involved in a predator free Franklin – conservation journey
“He taonga te whenua, he kaitiaki tāngata”
"The land is a treasure, and people are its guardians"
Whether you have a few hours a month or want to make conservation part of your everyday life, there's a place for you in Te Ara Hīkoi.
From setting traps in your backyard to joining restoration projects, every action makes a difference.
How would you like to help?
I want to start at home
Get free traps, training, and ongoing support to protect native wildlife right from your own property. Every backyard trap contributes to Franklin-wide predator control. Remove invasive weeds and plant native species to provide food and shelter for birds and insects.
We can help you out with advice and equipment to get started:
I want to join a local conservation group
Conservation works best together. Connect with community groups across Franklin working on predator control, restoration, and native planting. Find a group near you and start making local impact.
Find a group (Link to project map or address look up tool)
I want to volunteer
Join planting days, weed-busting events, and community workshops. Meet like-minded people, learn new skills, and contribute to hands-on conservation projects.
I represent a school or business
Schools, landowners, businesses, and organisations can collaborate with Te Ara Hīkoi on conservation projects. Let's work together to create landscape-scale change.
I want to support to kaupapa
Donations and sponsorships help provide traps, training, and resources to communities across Franklin. Your support makes conservation accessible to everyone.
Ready to make a difference?
Whatever your skills, interests, or availability, there's a meaningful way for you to contribute to Franklin's conservation future. Together, we're creating healthier ecosystems, stronger communities, and a lasting legacy for generations to come.
Te Ara Hīkoi empowers communities across Franklin to protect and restore nature through predator control, habitat restoration, pest plant management, and conservation education.
