Creative, hands-on conservation resources, stories, and workshops designed for schools, young people and families
Through story creating, story sharing, and play, young people explore what thriving ecosystems look like and how they can help protect them.
What you'll find at Stories in Action
Everything on this website is designed to help schools, families, and supporters engage young people in nature connection and conservation through creativity.
Picture books that spark connection
A growing collection of e-book stories created by tamariki and rangatahi, inspired by local ecosystems and native species.
Stories that open conversations about nature, identity, and belonging.
Free and koha-based downloads
Recommended koha: $5 per story
Download your digital e-book direct to your device
Story creating and sharing workshops
(From April 2026)
Create Your Own Story Workshop
Children create their own original story from start to finish, choosing a character they love (often a native species) and gently exploring themes of care, conservation, or friendship, with options for one-on-one, small groups, or whole classes.
Backyard Stories Workshop (Two-Day School Programme)
Across two days, children discover stories hidden in their own school grounds, then shape those ideas into complete, confident stories that build literacy, creativity, and environmental awareness - no school trip required.
Get involved
Whether you’re a school, funder, family, or supporter, there are many ways to be part of this work.
Downloadable hands-on activity resources
Read and share young people’s stories
Partner with us, email Robin direct
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Our purpose
Tiakina ā tātou momo taketake mā te waihanga pūrākau me te tākaro
We support young people to protect Aotearoa’s native species through story creating, story sharing, and play.
Young people have the imagination and energy to shape a thriving future. When they share their stories, they inspire action in others.
Our commitment to a thriving Aotearoa
Our commitment is to empower young people to make the difference they want to make. We support the next generation of kaitiaki by aligning our work with national and global environmental goals.
Climate Restoration
Supporting climate restoration education aligned with the Foundation for Climate Restoration (F4CR), focused on restoring safe and healthy climate systems.
Predator Free 2050
Helping young people understand and engage with Aotearoa’s goal to eliminate rats, stoats, and possums so native species can thrive.
Contact us
For enquiries on resources, workshops, or anything else, please email Robin. Or phone Robin on +64 021 444 327
