Find your tribe
Join one of the many local groups addressing climate change and protecting the Tweed's stunning natural environment.
Trees, Trees, Trees
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There are more than 20 Land and Coastal Care groups working in the Tweed to restore approximately 200 hectares of bushland along creeks and rivers, wetlands, hill tops and coastal dunes.
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Some groups meet several times a week while others meet once a month.
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Keen to get some dirt on your shirt? All of the Care groups would welcome new volunteers.
Protecting Tweed coast's creeks and creatures
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Dolphin Research Australia seeks to protect dolphins, whales and porpoises through research, education and conservation.
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Green Heroes cares for underwater flora and fauna, including within Jungarra Ngarrian (Cook Island) aquatic reserve.
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The Tweed River OzFish chapter is a vibrant community of anglers dedicated to preserving Tweed River habitats.
Caring for wildlife and species protection
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Tweed Valley Wildlife Carers rescue, rehabilitate and release native fauna, while also encouraging habitat conservation.
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Friends of the Koala, based in East Lismore, operates a Northern Rivers koala hospital and rescue services.
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Team Koala Tweed seeks to protect the remaining koala populations of the Tweed Shire and surrounds.
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The Tweed Osprey Group has been monitoring and protecting these amazing raptors since the 1990s.
Environmental advocacy
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Caldera Environment Centre runs a store in Murwillumbah, and seeks to influence decision-making to protect Wollumbin Caldera.
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Earth Learning Inc focuses on ecological restoration, research and interactive education.
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Northern Rivers Guardians advocates for environmentally appropriate development in the Tweed Valley.
Resilience + Community
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Together Pottsville aims to foster a caring, sustainable and resilient community.
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Murwillumbah CORE (Community-Owned Resilience Effort)
formed after the 2022 floods, and focuses on disaster preparedness, communication and sharing lessons. -
Northern Rivers Community Resilience Alliance
supports disaster preparedness and recovery, as well as local connection, across the region.
Resilience + Community II
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Plan C builds community resilience via education, training and community information.
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Seed Northern Rivers crowd-sources and donates funds to local community initiatives.
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Tyalgum Community Association supports initiatives that strengthen resilience and social connection.
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Burringbar Community Association helps build community wellbeing, connection and resilience.
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Enjoying and protecting the Northern Rivers
- Co-Exist Northern Rivers is a community for young adults aged 18-30 to explore, connect with and protect the planet. They host hikes, clean-ups, landcare activities and more.
- Richmond River Koala Parks is campaigning to protect 56,200 hectares of native State Forests across north-east NSW by converting them into national parks.
TweedCAN project groups
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FoodAware Murwillumbah promotes plant-based food options in local outlets for the sake of our biosphere, with a goal of seeing Murwillumbah appointed a Plant-based Treaty Town.
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Electrify Tweed seeks ways for Tweed residents to reduce power bills and increase the proportion of their energy that comes from renewable sources.
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