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Conservation Week (Te Wiki Tiako Ao Tūroa) is an annual week in New Zealand organised by the Department of Conservation (DOC), which encourages everyone to see nature through new eyes, it also to promote the conservation of native plants and animals.
Conservation Week was originally launched in 1969 by the New Zealand Scout Association - it encourages Kiwis to work together to protect the beautiful wildlife and nature of Aotearoa. Their aim was to promote greater interest in the environment and encourage people to take practical actions to look after it.
The Department of Conservation took over the Conservation Week duties when it was formed in 1987, and since then, it has worked with other groups, businesses, councils and agencies to celebrate this special national event.
There are organised events and activities across the country that you can take part in with the family and friends to help the conservation efforts, from these events, you can learn how you can contribute towards conservation in your community and garden.
Conservation Week 2020 will be held from 15 August to 23 August. Since COVID-19 lockdown, people have started to view the world differently. Why not take part in Conservation Week to learn about the environment and how to look after it for future generations.
There are many ways you can get involved in Conservation Week, such as get out in the great outdoors, run a conservation activity at school, research environmental issues and take action, make your school a nicer place, etc.
If you want to set up an event for Conservation Week, take a step-by-step guide by the Department of Conservation.
You can look at the promo from the Department of Conservation.
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