Get involved in conservation
Take part in one of council’s conservation programs to assist in protecting the Sunshine Coast’s beautiful natural environment.
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- Land for wildlife
Land for wildlife is a free, voluntary conservation program. It supports landholders to protect native plants and animals on their property.
Voluntary conservation agreementsThe voluntary conservation agreement program supports private landholders by protecting the bushland on their properties.
BushCare Sunshine CoastVolunteer to conserve our local bushland - community planting events, regular working bees, hands-on school excursion or a team building activity.
Beach clean up programWe partner with volunteers, schools, businesses and community groups to protect our local beaches and coastal environments from litter and marine debris. Find out how you can get involved.
Citizen Science on the Sunshine CoastHow to get involved with citizen science activities within the Sunshine Coast.
ClimateWatch trailsAssist scientists to collect and record data on the seasonal behaviour of plants and animals along popular walking trails.
CoastSnap beach monitoring programCoastSnap is a community based citizen science beach monitoring program that allows Council to track changes to our coastline and beaches
- Donating land for conservation
Land donations and bequests are one of the greatest gifts you can give to support conservation on the Sunshine Coast. Donations of land for conservation will help protect the region’s native bushland, plants and animals for future generations.
- Environmental visitor centres
Council encourages community members to be involved in assisting with the care and maintenance of its botanic gardens and bushland reserves.
- NatureWatch Sunshine Coast
A citizen science program to assist council in monitoring and maintaining our environment reserves through community participation.
- Parks and gardens community volunteer program
Parks and gardens community volunteer program assists interested volunteer groups by providing advice, training, support and materials and equipment to conduct works in selected parks.
Sunshine Coast Marine BioBlitzThe first Sunshine Coast Marine BioBlitz took place on 30 – 31 August, 2024.
Get involved in turtle conservationWe are a turtle friendly community. Here’s how you can get involved in the conservation of our nesting marine turtles.