Who we are
Rooted in Aotearoa, growing for nature
A community that meets through nature, grows through learning, and connects through action.
Our story
A charity built around young people and the natural world
Nature Guardians Foundation is a registered New Zealand charitable trust dedicated to nature education, environmental protection and youth development.
Through nature experiences, scientific practice and community participation, we support young people to understand nature, take part in real conservation actions, and care for their communities — across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our vision
A generation of nature guardians — with scientific curiosity, ecological awareness, cultural understanding and the ability to take action.
Our mission
To help young people build a meaningful connection with nature — and turn learning into real action through knowledge, participation and voice.
What we stand for
The guardians we hope to grow
Scientific curiosity
We learn by observing closely, asking questions and testing ideas in the real world.
Ecological awareness
We understand nature as connected systems, and our place within them.
Action & responsibility
We turn learning into real conservation and care for our communities.
A registered New Zealand charity
Nature Guardians Foundation Charitable Trust Board is registered with Charities Services (Ngā Ratonga Kaupapa Atawhai). All membership fees and donations support our nature education, community action and youth development programmes.
- Charity number
- CC64560
- Registered
- 2025
- Based in
- Auckland
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