ACT Environmental Volunteers Conference 2025

8–9 August 2025 | Ngunawal Country | Canberra

The 2025 ACT Environmental Volunteers Conference was a two-day celebration of regeneration, connection, and community action. Hosted by the ACT Government and Landcare ACT, this event brings together volunteers, community groups, experts and policymakers to share knowledge, stories and inspiration.

🌱 Theme: Regeneration
Explored how we renew ecosystems, restore soil, reconnect with Country, and revitalise our volunteer community.

Conference in Review

What a weekend of sharing, learning, networking, and inspiring each other to try new things. The conference featured eight panels and seven field trips, creating an incredible exchange of knowledge. It felt impossible to summarise all the key learnings from the two days, but Arran from HappyDance Creative captured it brilliantly below.

I really appreciated the opportunity to participate in the conference and explore the variety of Landcare projects. The sessions were inspiring, and the hands-on activities made the experience very engaging.

The people I met made the day truly unforgettable. Hearing their stories, sharing ideas, and witnessing their dedication brought the conference to life. Their passion was contagious and left me feeling inspired, motivated, and connected to a wider community committed to making a real difference.

Everyone there is super passionate and very knowledgeable. There are lots of volunteering options available in Canberra. Most organisations have similar challenges. eg: attracting volunteers, keeping regular volunteers, providing mixed demographics groups and staff to manage volunteers.

The day felt energising and uplifting. There was a great balance between learning and connecting with others, and I genuinely enjoyed hearing stories of people making a difference in their communities. I left feeling inspired, motivated, and excited to put some of the ideas I heard into action. I hope events like this continue to be held regularly. They spark new ideas, build meaningful connections, and remind us of the real impact we can have when we come together for the environment. Each gathering feels like a fresh wave of inspiration to keep taking action.

Field Trips

On Friday, 8 August, join us for a day of guided educational field trips across the Canberra region. Choose from a selection of eight different trips, with the option to visit two sites (one in the morning and one in the afternoon), or just attend a single trip during the day.

Travel by bus to explore some truly special places, meet inspiring volunteers, and see environmental regeneration in action. Field trip details and site options to be released soon!

Conference program

🚌 Friday 8 August – Field Trips Across the ACT

Hop on a bus and explore inspiring environmental sites with local volunteers and experts. Choose one or two guided trips from eight unique options showcasing regeneration in action. All trips return to Weston Park by 4pm.

🎤 Saturday 9 August – Conference Day

Venue: Ann Harding Conference Centre, University of Canberra
Time: 8:15am–4:30pm

Enjoy a full day of keynote talks, breakout sessions, and networking. Discover the latest in environmental volunteering, conservation strategies, and career pathways, and connect with like-minded, passionate changemakers.

Delivered with assistance from the ACT Government.

Conference in Review

Field Trips

Conference program

🚌 Friday 8 August – Field Trips Across the ACT

🎤 Saturday 9 August – Conference Day

We acknowledge the Ngunawal people, who are the Traditional Custodians of this country, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders for their continuing connection to land, waters and community.We pay respect to elders past, present and emerging.

We acknowledge the Ngunawal people, who are the Traditional Custodians of this country, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders for their continuing connection to land, waters and community.
We pay respect to elders past, present and emerging.