Conservation work
Planting trees, clearing scrub and picking litter to restore local habitats.
Conservation work
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- Nothing
- Time
- 4 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- Out and about
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's all about living things.
- It makes things you'll actually use.
- It keeps taking you somewhere new.
- There's no one to beat, ever.
You’ll like it if
- You want to have adventures
- You want to make useful things
- You want to switch off
Maybe not if
- You want something for any weather
- You want something gentle on your body
- You want something fast and exciting
Heads upCold and wet weather
What it feels like
Conservation workAverage nature & Outdoors hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
NothingNothing to pay each month
FreeFree all year
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Join a local habitat work day clearing scrub or planting trees.
1 hour or moreOut and aboutVery easy to start
Questions
How much does conservation work cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, and there is nothing to pay each month either.
How much time does conservation work take?
About 4 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Where do people do conservation work?
Anywhere outside, like a park, a trail or a street.
Is conservation work good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Join a local habitat work day clearing scrub or planting trees.
Do I need other people for conservation work?
No. It works fine on your own, though plenty of people do it together.