Kai Resilience Troppo Project

Join a living food forest dedicated to strengthening local food resilience, biodiversity, and community connection in the Bay of Plenty. The Kai Resilience Troppo Project is transforming an urban space into a thriving tropical and subtropical food forest where volunteers can learn practical growing skills, contribute to meaningful community projects, and help create a long-term source of abundant food for future generations. Whether you're an experienced grower, curious beginner, student, retiree, photographer, videographer, builder, educator, or simply someone who wants to make a positive difference, there is a place for you here. Volunteers may assist with: Food forest establishment and maintenance Planting tropical and subtropical species Harvesting and seed saving Composting and soil building Garden infrastructure projects Community workshops and open days Photography and storytelling Educational content creation Biodiversity monitoring Community outreach and engagement Learn by doing, connect with like-minded people, and help build a resilient local food system that benefits the wider community.

This is an ongoing community project with regular volunteer days throughout the year. Once enrolled, you'll receive notifications about upcoming working bees, workshops, planting days, and special events. No prior experience is required. Volunteers should wear suitable outdoor clothing, closed footwear, and bring a water bottle. Training and guidance are provided on-site.