Athletes for Nature
@athletesfornature.bsky.social
A tribal movement of outdoor enthusiasts, taking action to protect our playground.
➡️ Sports Gear Revived | Planet Pulse Pacific podcast
https://www.athletesfornature.org
➡️ Sports Gear Revived | Planet Pulse Pacific podcast
https://www.athletesfornature.org
AfN member, Sue Meltzer, is also a children’s book author, and her latest publication captures the story of plogging through the lens of our pets, some of whom have actually joined us in the past!
Email Sue at hellotheundercoverdog@gmail.com for purchase details.
Email Sue at hellotheundercoverdog@gmail.com for purchase details.
September 29, 2025 at 6:23 AM
AfN member, Sue Meltzer, is also a children’s book author, and her latest publication captures the story of plogging through the lens of our pets, some of whom have actually joined us in the past!
Email Sue at hellotheundercoverdog@gmail.com for purchase details.
Email Sue at hellotheundercoverdog@gmail.com for purchase details.
“Kids in sport, stay out of court.”
While primarily a harsh statement, Mid North Community Connect in Kaikohe genuinely demonstrates the great value of offering sporting opportunities as a source of belonging for youth, along with the associated health benefits. #SportsGearRevived
While primarily a harsh statement, Mid North Community Connect in Kaikohe genuinely demonstrates the great value of offering sporting opportunities as a source of belonging for youth, along with the associated health benefits. #SportsGearRevived
September 11, 2025 at 4:49 AM
“Kids in sport, stay out of court.”
While primarily a harsh statement, Mid North Community Connect in Kaikohe genuinely demonstrates the great value of offering sporting opportunities as a source of belonging for youth, along with the associated health benefits. #SportsGearRevived
While primarily a harsh statement, Mid North Community Connect in Kaikohe genuinely demonstrates the great value of offering sporting opportunities as a source of belonging for youth, along with the associated health benefits. #SportsGearRevived
Season 6 Episode 9: www.athletesfornature.org/podcast
Amy Steel is a climate adaptation expert and PhD candidate with @adriftlab.bsky.social at @curtinuniversity.bsky.social, Western Australia.
Amy Steel is a climate adaptation expert and PhD candidate with @adriftlab.bsky.social at @curtinuniversity.bsky.social, Western Australia.
Podcast | Athletes For Nature
The climate and health crises are two of the most pressing issues of our time. Join us for conversations about people and planet.
www.athletesfornature.org
August 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Season 6 Episode 9: www.athletesfornature.org/podcast
Amy Steel is a climate adaptation expert and PhD candidate with @adriftlab.bsky.social at @curtinuniversity.bsky.social, Western Australia.
Amy Steel is a climate adaptation expert and PhD candidate with @adriftlab.bsky.social at @curtinuniversity.bsky.social, Western Australia.
A Climate Fresk workshop for our Auckland young leaders, 15 to 20 years of age - events.humanitix.com/climate-acti...
Climate action workshop
Climate change - what's it all about? What does it mean for you? What can you do about it? These questions and so many more will be answered.
events.humanitix.com
July 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
A Climate Fresk workshop for our Auckland young leaders, 15 to 20 years of age - events.humanitix.com/climate-acti...
Season 6 Episode 8: www.athletesfornature.org/podcast
Christelle Bakhache is a climber, conservationist, Lagoped ambassador, and Nature Sports Project Manager at Asters, the Conservatory of Natural Spaces in Haute-Savoie, France.
Christelle Bakhache is a climber, conservationist, Lagoped ambassador, and Nature Sports Project Manager at Asters, the Conservatory of Natural Spaces in Haute-Savoie, France.
July 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Season 6 Episode 8: www.athletesfornature.org/podcast
Christelle Bakhache is a climber, conservationist, Lagoped ambassador, and Nature Sports Project Manager at Asters, the Conservatory of Natural Spaces in Haute-Savoie, France.
Christelle Bakhache is a climber, conservationist, Lagoped ambassador, and Nature Sports Project Manager at Asters, the Conservatory of Natural Spaces in Haute-Savoie, France.
Season 6 Episode 7: www.athletesfornature.org/podcast
At the Bioplastics Innovation Hub — a collaboration between Murdoch University CSIRO, and industry partners — Joseph’s research focuses on developing innovative ways to break down plastics in environments where traditional approaches fall short
At the Bioplastics Innovation Hub — a collaboration between Murdoch University CSIRO, and industry partners — Joseph’s research focuses on developing innovative ways to break down plastics in environments where traditional approaches fall short
June 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Season 6 Episode 7: www.athletesfornature.org/podcast
At the Bioplastics Innovation Hub — a collaboration between Murdoch University CSIRO, and industry partners — Joseph’s research focuses on developing innovative ways to break down plastics in environments where traditional approaches fall short
At the Bioplastics Innovation Hub — a collaboration between Murdoch University CSIRO, and industry partners — Joseph’s research focuses on developing innovative ways to break down plastics in environments where traditional approaches fall short
Season 6 Episode 6: www.athletesfornature.org/podcast
Gareth Hughes serves as Director of WEAll Aotearoa Wellbeing Economy Alliance, a Te Tiriti-led, non-partisan ‘think and do’ tank focused on reimagining Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy to prioritise the wellbeing of people and te taiao.
Gareth Hughes serves as Director of WEAll Aotearoa Wellbeing Economy Alliance, a Te Tiriti-led, non-partisan ‘think and do’ tank focused on reimagining Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy to prioritise the wellbeing of people and te taiao.
June 15, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Season 6 Episode 6: www.athletesfornature.org/podcast
Gareth Hughes serves as Director of WEAll Aotearoa Wellbeing Economy Alliance, a Te Tiriti-led, non-partisan ‘think and do’ tank focused on reimagining Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy to prioritise the wellbeing of people and te taiao.
Gareth Hughes serves as Director of WEAll Aotearoa Wellbeing Economy Alliance, a Te Tiriti-led, non-partisan ‘think and do’ tank focused on reimagining Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy to prioritise the wellbeing of people and te taiao.
27kg of rubbish was spared from our bird and sea life, and diverted from our ocean!
This was our collective haul from our World Oceans Day plogga / beach clean-up in Auckland and Christchurch.
#worldoceansday
This was our collective haul from our World Oceans Day plogga / beach clean-up in Auckland and Christchurch.
#worldoceansday
June 8, 2025 at 9:24 AM
27kg of rubbish was spared from our bird and sea life, and diverted from our ocean!
This was our collective haul from our World Oceans Day plogga / beach clean-up in Auckland and Christchurch.
#worldoceansday
This was our collective haul from our World Oceans Day plogga / beach clean-up in Auckland and Christchurch.
#worldoceansday
An uplifting evening facilitating a Climate Fresk workshop with some of The Sustainable Future Collective committee members.
We focused on the cause and effect of climate change, followed by a reflection and action-based discussion, tailored to the Sustainable Future Collective's work on campus.
We focused on the cause and effect of climate change, followed by a reflection and action-based discussion, tailored to the Sustainable Future Collective's work on campus.
May 30, 2025 at 2:10 AM
An uplifting evening facilitating a Climate Fresk workshop with some of The Sustainable Future Collective committee members.
We focused on the cause and effect of climate change, followed by a reflection and action-based discussion, tailored to the Sustainable Future Collective's work on campus.
We focused on the cause and effect of climate change, followed by a reflection and action-based discussion, tailored to the Sustainable Future Collective's work on campus.
As runners, why should you care about the environment?
And how do you do it?
A Climate Fresk workshop teaches the fundamental science behind climate change and empowers you to take meaningful action.
Numbers are limited, so please reserve your spot - www.facebook.com/events/21464...
And how do you do it?
A Climate Fresk workshop teaches the fundamental science behind climate change and empowers you to take meaningful action.
Numbers are limited, so please reserve your spot - www.facebook.com/events/21464...
May 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
As runners, why should you care about the environment?
And how do you do it?
A Climate Fresk workshop teaches the fundamental science behind climate change and empowers you to take meaningful action.
Numbers are limited, so please reserve your spot - www.facebook.com/events/21464...
And how do you do it?
A Climate Fresk workshop teaches the fundamental science behind climate change and empowers you to take meaningful action.
Numbers are limited, so please reserve your spot - www.facebook.com/events/21464...
Season 6 Episode 5: www.athletesfornature.org/podcast
Dr Catherine Knight’s latest work, An Uncommon Land, traces Aotearoa’s environmental and social history through the lens of her own ancestors. It explores powerful themes like enclosure, colonisation, and the gradual denaturing of landscapes.
Dr Catherine Knight’s latest work, An Uncommon Land, traces Aotearoa’s environmental and social history through the lens of her own ancestors. It explores powerful themes like enclosure, colonisation, and the gradual denaturing of landscapes.
May 11, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Season 6 Episode 5: www.athletesfornature.org/podcast
Dr Catherine Knight’s latest work, An Uncommon Land, traces Aotearoa’s environmental and social history through the lens of her own ancestors. It explores powerful themes like enclosure, colonisation, and the gradual denaturing of landscapes.
Dr Catherine Knight’s latest work, An Uncommon Land, traces Aotearoa’s environmental and social history through the lens of her own ancestors. It explores powerful themes like enclosure, colonisation, and the gradual denaturing of landscapes.
Become an Athlete for Nature.
Inspire others to start their journey to tread lighter and leave nothing but footprints.
Join the Movement and wear your patch with pride.
www.athletesfornature.org
Inspire others to start their journey to tread lighter and leave nothing but footprints.
Join the Movement and wear your patch with pride.
www.athletesfornature.org
May 11, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Become an Athlete for Nature.
Inspire others to start their journey to tread lighter and leave nothing but footprints.
Join the Movement and wear your patch with pride.
www.athletesfornature.org
Inspire others to start their journey to tread lighter and leave nothing but footprints.
Join the Movement and wear your patch with pride.
www.athletesfornature.org
Become an Athlete for Nature.
Inspire others to start their journey to treading lighter and leaving nothing but footprints.
Join the Movement.
www.athletesfornature.org
Inspire others to start their journey to treading lighter and leaving nothing but footprints.
Join the Movement.
www.athletesfornature.org
May 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Become an Athlete for Nature.
Inspire others to start their journey to treading lighter and leaving nothing but footprints.
Join the Movement.
www.athletesfornature.org
Inspire others to start their journey to treading lighter and leaving nothing but footprints.
Join the Movement.
www.athletesfornature.org
Climate Fresk is a powerful tool for providing climate education.
We host immersive and collaborative Climate Fresk workshops, teaching the fundamental science behind climate change and empowering participants to take action.
We host immersive and collaborative Climate Fresk workshops, teaching the fundamental science behind climate change and empowering participants to take action.
May 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Climate Fresk is a powerful tool for providing climate education.
We host immersive and collaborative Climate Fresk workshops, teaching the fundamental science behind climate change and empowering participants to take action.
We host immersive and collaborative Climate Fresk workshops, teaching the fundamental science behind climate change and empowering participants to take action.
Become an Athlete for Nature.
Inspire others to start their journey to treading lighter and leaving nothing but footprints.
Join the Movement.
www.athletesfornature.org
Inspire others to start their journey to treading lighter and leaving nothing but footprints.
Join the Movement.
www.athletesfornature.org
May 4, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Become an Athlete for Nature.
Inspire others to start their journey to treading lighter and leaving nothing but footprints.
Join the Movement.
www.athletesfornature.org
Inspire others to start their journey to treading lighter and leaving nothing but footprints.
Join the Movement.
www.athletesfornature.org
Affiliate for change by becoming an Athletes for Nature affiliate.
Be a community leader and lighten your environmental footprint by pledging to undertake the Affiliate Action Steps.
The affiliation programme is for community-based groups, sports clubs, sporting events and coaches.
Be a community leader and lighten your environmental footprint by pledging to undertake the Affiliate Action Steps.
The affiliation programme is for community-based groups, sports clubs, sporting events and coaches.
May 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Affiliate for change by becoming an Athletes for Nature affiliate.
Be a community leader and lighten your environmental footprint by pledging to undertake the Affiliate Action Steps.
The affiliation programme is for community-based groups, sports clubs, sporting events and coaches.
Be a community leader and lighten your environmental footprint by pledging to undertake the Affiliate Action Steps.
The affiliation programme is for community-based groups, sports clubs, sporting events and coaches.
We welcome Kaitiaki Endurance Sports as an Affiliate of Athletes for Nature, advocating for change.
Our very first coaching entity, offering endurance sports coaching and plant-based sports nutrition services, training and racing with a purpose.
www.kaitiakiendurancesports.com
Our very first coaching entity, offering endurance sports coaching and plant-based sports nutrition services, training and racing with a purpose.
www.kaitiakiendurancesports.com
April 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
We welcome Kaitiaki Endurance Sports as an Affiliate of Athletes for Nature, advocating for change.
Our very first coaching entity, offering endurance sports coaching and plant-based sports nutrition services, training and racing with a purpose.
www.kaitiakiendurancesports.com
Our very first coaching entity, offering endurance sports coaching and plant-based sports nutrition services, training and racing with a purpose.
www.kaitiakiendurancesports.com
30 April 2025 is New Zealand’s Overshoot Day—the day the planet’s annual biocapacity budget would be used up if everyone on Earth lived at the same level of consumption as Kiwis.
Explore the Athletes for Nature action steps and discover how to make simple, mindful choices to tread a bit lighter.
Explore the Athletes for Nature action steps and discover how to make simple, mindful choices to tread a bit lighter.
April 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
30 April 2025 is New Zealand’s Overshoot Day—the day the planet’s annual biocapacity budget would be used up if everyone on Earth lived at the same level of consumption as Kiwis.
Explore the Athletes for Nature action steps and discover how to make simple, mindful choices to tread a bit lighter.
Explore the Athletes for Nature action steps and discover how to make simple, mindful choices to tread a bit lighter.
Affiliate for change by becoming an Athletes for Nature affiliate.
Be a community leader and lighten your environmental footprint by pledging to undertake the Affiliate Action Steps.
The affiliation programme is for community-based groups, sports clubs, sporting events and coaches.
Be a community leader and lighten your environmental footprint by pledging to undertake the Affiliate Action Steps.
The affiliation programme is for community-based groups, sports clubs, sporting events and coaches.
April 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Affiliate for change by becoming an Athletes for Nature affiliate.
Be a community leader and lighten your environmental footprint by pledging to undertake the Affiliate Action Steps.
The affiliation programme is for community-based groups, sports clubs, sporting events and coaches.
Be a community leader and lighten your environmental footprint by pledging to undertake the Affiliate Action Steps.
The affiliation programme is for community-based groups, sports clubs, sporting events and coaches.
We welcome Beer Jerk Run Club as an Affiliate of Athletes for Nature, advocating for change.
Our first run club to affiliate, with a big social side. Join them on Mondays, 5 PM, at Small Gods Taproom
www.instagram.com/beerjerkrunc...
Our first run club to affiliate, with a big social side. Join them on Mondays, 5 PM, at Small Gods Taproom
www.instagram.com/beerjerkrunc...
April 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
We welcome Beer Jerk Run Club as an Affiliate of Athletes for Nature, advocating for change.
Our first run club to affiliate, with a big social side. Join them on Mondays, 5 PM, at Small Gods Taproom
www.instagram.com/beerjerkrunc...
Our first run club to affiliate, with a big social side. Join them on Mondays, 5 PM, at Small Gods Taproom
www.instagram.com/beerjerkrunc...
Christchurch hub leader Jess held a plogga along New Brighton Beach collecting 4.2kg of rubbish!!
‘Rescue Rubbish’ is one of the Athletes for Nature Action Steps.
If you see rubbish, pick it up. We all prefer a clean and safe playground as do our waterways and wildlife.
‘Rescue Rubbish’ is one of the Athletes for Nature Action Steps.
If you see rubbish, pick it up. We all prefer a clean and safe playground as do our waterways and wildlife.
April 27, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Christchurch hub leader Jess held a plogga along New Brighton Beach collecting 4.2kg of rubbish!!
‘Rescue Rubbish’ is one of the Athletes for Nature Action Steps.
If you see rubbish, pick it up. We all prefer a clean and safe playground as do our waterways and wildlife.
‘Rescue Rubbish’ is one of the Athletes for Nature Action Steps.
If you see rubbish, pick it up. We all prefer a clean and safe playground as do our waterways and wildlife.
Affiliate for change by becoming an Athletes for Nature affiliate.
Be a community leader and lighten your environmental footprint by pledging to undertake the Affiliate Action Steps.
The affiliation programme is for community-based groups, sports clubs, sporting events and coaches.
Be a community leader and lighten your environmental footprint by pledging to undertake the Affiliate Action Steps.
The affiliation programme is for community-based groups, sports clubs, sporting events and coaches.
April 27, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Affiliate for change by becoming an Athletes for Nature affiliate.
Be a community leader and lighten your environmental footprint by pledging to undertake the Affiliate Action Steps.
The affiliation programme is for community-based groups, sports clubs, sporting events and coaches.
Be a community leader and lighten your environmental footprint by pledging to undertake the Affiliate Action Steps.
The affiliation programme is for community-based groups, sports clubs, sporting events and coaches.
We welcome Run Pōneke as an Affiliate of Athletes for Nature, advocating for change.
A first for New Zealand, Run Pōneke is a Wellington hub that supports runners in every way possible—a place where they can train, recover, and connect with the community.
www.runponeke.nz
A first for New Zealand, Run Pōneke is a Wellington hub that supports runners in every way possible—a place where they can train, recover, and connect with the community.
www.runponeke.nz
April 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
We welcome Run Pōneke as an Affiliate of Athletes for Nature, advocating for change.
A first for New Zealand, Run Pōneke is a Wellington hub that supports runners in every way possible—a place where they can train, recover, and connect with the community.
www.runponeke.nz
A first for New Zealand, Run Pōneke is a Wellington hub that supports runners in every way possible—a place where they can train, recover, and connect with the community.
www.runponeke.nz
Our 2nd Kaitiakitanga Trail Running Camp held over the Easter weekend in Ohakune.
A combination of environmental stewardship and climate action sessions, and full immersion in the stunning and culturally significant Tongariro National Park.
A combination of environmental stewardship and climate action sessions, and full immersion in the stunning and culturally significant Tongariro National Park.
April 25, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Our 2nd Kaitiakitanga Trail Running Camp held over the Easter weekend in Ohakune.
A combination of environmental stewardship and climate action sessions, and full immersion in the stunning and culturally significant Tongariro National Park.
A combination of environmental stewardship and climate action sessions, and full immersion in the stunning and culturally significant Tongariro National Park.
Kaitiakitanga Trail Running Camp - Day 3
New Zealand's oldest national park and a dual World Heritage area - the tumbling Taranaki Falls and Tama Lakes.
The final workshop focused on positive actions that engage communities with a healthy dose of patience 🐌
New Zealand's oldest national park and a dual World Heritage area - the tumbling Taranaki Falls and Tama Lakes.
The final workshop focused on positive actions that engage communities with a healthy dose of patience 🐌
April 24, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Kaitiakitanga Trail Running Camp - Day 3
New Zealand's oldest national park and a dual World Heritage area - the tumbling Taranaki Falls and Tama Lakes.
The final workshop focused on positive actions that engage communities with a healthy dose of patience 🐌
New Zealand's oldest national park and a dual World Heritage area - the tumbling Taranaki Falls and Tama Lakes.
The final workshop focused on positive actions that engage communities with a healthy dose of patience 🐌