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The 30 hobbies closest to conservation work in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Pitching a tent at a campsite you drive to, then cooking and sleeping outdoors.
Alike: Both outdoors and social.
Different: Costs more to start. Nothing alive to look after.
BushcraftCosts more to start. Takes longer to get good at.
Rock poolingLess about being useful. Gentler on the body.
HikingCosts more to start. Less hands-on.
WalkingLess hands-on. Easier to do alone.
BackpackingCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
BeachcombingMore about collecting. Less about being useful.
VanlifeCosts more to start. Gentler on the body.
OrienteeringLess hands-on. Nothing alive to look after.
OverlandingCosts more to start. Nothing alive to look after.
Wildlife watchingCosts more to start. Less about being useful.
GeocachingMore about collecting. Less about being useful.
Urban explorationCosts more to start. Nothing alive to look after.
Animal rescueMore of an indoor thing. Closer to home.
Keeping chickensCosts more to start. Closer to home.
Dog training & agilityCloser to home. Takes longer to get good at.
GardeningCosts more to start. More creative.
Citizen scienceGentler on the body. Less hands-on.
FishingCosts more to start. Gentler on the body.
Open-water swimmingCosts more to start. Less hands-on.
Vegetable gardeningCloser to home. Easier to do alone.
VolunteeringBoth social.Nothing alive to look after. Gentler on the body.
BeekeepingCosts more to start. Closer to home.
ForagingEasier to do alone. More to learn.
Kayaking & canoeingCosts more to start. Less about being useful.
PaddleboardingCosts more to start. Less hands-on.
SpearfishingCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
Archaeology digsBoth social.Nothing alive to look after. Less about being useful.
Road cyclingCosts more to start. Nothing alive to look after.
Scout & Guide leadingBoth social.More creative. Livelier.The closest are Camping, Bushcraft, Rock pooling, Hiking and Walking. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
