Young people exploring a treetop walkway in a native forest

Become a member

Join the Nature Guardians community

Membership fees support the Foundation's nature education, community action and youth development programmes — every dollar goes to young people and nature.

Membership types

Choose the membership that fits your whānau

Child

$20NZD / year

For tamariki beginning their nature journey.

Apply

Adult

$30NZD / year

For parents, educators and individual supporters.

Apply

Family

$70NZD / year

For up to 2 adults and 2 children.

Apply

Organisation

$150NZD / year

For schools, community groups & education providers.

Apply

If the membership fee is a barrier for you, please contact us. We want everyone to have the opportunity to become part of the Nature Guardians community.

Membership benefits

What every guardian receives

Take part in organised nature tours, learning activities, conservation actions and community projects — while your journey is recorded and celebrated.

Welcome pack — Nature Guardians eco bag, Guardian Journal, pen & badge
Member pricing and selected members-only activities
Learning materials, activity resources and workshop information
The Guardian Growth Pathway — points, challenges and growth badges
Youth leadership, mentor support and the Junior Mentor pathway
Annual showcase, nature journal sharing, youth forums and recognition

Guardian Growth Pathway

A journey of learning, action and recognition

Members grow through a clear pathway — from first observations to becoming a Junior Mentor.

Guardian Journal

Record nature observations, activity experiences, learning, questions, ideas and personal reflections.

Points & Challenges

Earn points by joining activities, completing challenges, volunteering, recording observations and sharing what you learn.

Guardian Badges

Recognition badges that mark your progress through each stage of the Nature Guardians journey.

Annual Showcase

Share your learning and action stories through annual showcases, journal sharing and youth forums.

Junior Mentor Pathway

Outstanding members grow into Junior Mentors, supporting younger guardians and building leadership on real projects.

Ready to begin?

How to become a member

1
Complete the membership application form
2
We confirm your membership by email
3
Receive your confirmation and welcome pack
4
Officially become a Nature Guardians member

Start your application

Prefer to apply by email?

You can also send your completed application to our membership team. We'll confirm your membership and arrange your welcome pack.

info@natureguardians.org.nz

All membership fees support the Foundation's charitable education, community action and youth development programmes.