You may have seen or heard of the Department Of Conservation’s (DOC’s) Always Be Naturing campaign. Here’s a chance to experience what it’s all about. Join DOC guides for a forest ecological walk and meditation on the loop track in the Tītoki Reserve. This track winds through a pocket of native bush in the Atawhai hills, following a clear stream through a podocarp forest of towering tōtara and mataī trees.

The reserve is a great spot for birdwatching, so listen for the calls of the tūī and bellbird (korimako) and keep an eye out for weka.

DOC’s vision is to see nature thriving in New Zealand. The goal is bold, but one worth chasing. Many of you share this aspiration. And we know it’s going to take all of us–individuals, community groups, iwi, businesses, and organisations–working together to get there.

Always Be Naturing is a positive rallying cry for Aotearoa to come together for nature. It’s a platform to spark a nationwide movement where caring for our environment becomes something we all do: in our neighbourhoods, backyards, and broader community.

We want to raise the status of nature, show the value it brings to us every day, and help people connect with the incredible and unique environment we have in New Zealand. And we’re keen to have fun along the way.

Titoki Reserve Walk, Nelson-Tasman, New Zealand  (1 km length – 50 m elevation gain – 0.5- 1 hr estimated time).

Bring: Good footwear, warm clothing, a waterproof mat to sit/lie on.

Register HERE

This event is part of Climate Action Festival 2026. See the full program here.