Get involved - volunteer for nature in Norwich

There are plenty of ways to get involved in caring for Norwich’s green spaces. Whether you're looking to volunteer, join a local group, or even take on a space of your own - there’s something here for everyone who wants to help nature thrive.

Norwich is full of passionate groups working to help nature thrive - and they’d love your support! Volunteering is a fantastic way to:

  • make a real difference for local wildlife
  • meet like-minded people
  • enjoy the outdoors in our beautiful green spaces

Whether you have a few hours or want to get stuck into a regular project, there’s something for everyone.

Outdoor Projects Network

Set up by our Community Enabling Team, this network connects all the amazing community groups across Norwich working on environmental projects in their neighbourhoods.

Explore the full list of groups and find one near you

Norwich Fringe Project

Help care for Norwich’s wild spaces! Volunteers support habitats like woodlands, meadows, marshes, heathlands, and ponds.

Learn how to get involved with the Fringe Project

The Conservation Volunteers (TCV)

TCV teams up with local communities to improve green spaces—from parks and gardens to wetlands and woodlands.

Discover volunteering opportunities with TCV

MX Green Hearts

This grassroots movement is transforming green areas on the Mile Cross estate, showing how nature and community recovery can start right at home.

Find out more about MX Green Hearts

Adopt a green space

Want to take the lead in your neighbourhood? Norwich City Council supports groups who want to care for and improve local green spaces—boosting biodiversity and building community pride.

Learn more on our Community Gardens and Spaces page

Stay in the loop

Want to hear about future nature-related events and volunteering opportunities?

Email us at biodiversity@norwich.gov.uk to join our mailing list.

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