Liesel hails from Riversdale in the Western Cape, and has been working in Louw Willemse’s team doing restoration work for the GCBR since 2016. The focus of this teams’ work is the removal of invasive alien plants like wattle from strategically important areas where...
The GCBR has curated a vibrant collection for “The Rhythm of Life” Art Exhibition that will be held at the Silver Mountain Music Festival on 17 June 2023. This collection will be displayed at the Richard Cock and Friends Shed concert from 15:00 to 20:00 and includes...
Our BEE-engaged & Hessequa trail run/walk was this past weekend and it was a huge success! Have a look at some of our photos below. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay in the loop and be sure not to miss our next event!
World Environment Day (5 June) encourages individuals, communities, governments, and organisations to take positive steps toward protecting and preserving the natural environment. The day provides an opportunity to highlight various environmental challenges and...
What is International Day for Biodiversity? 22 May is International Day for Biodiversity, also known as, World Biodiversity Day, is a day established by the United Nations to raise awareness about biodiversity and highlight its importance for the well-being of our...
Karoo Prinia Karoo Prinia The Karoo Prinia is an insectivorous bird endemic (unique) to the Succulent, Nama Karoo and Fynbos Biomes in mostly South Africa. They are conspicuous birds easy to locate by their loud distinctive call uttered throughout the year
African Marsh Harrier African Marsh Harrier African Marsh Harrier, as its name suggests, is found in marshes and wetlands throughout east and southern Africa. The birds both hunt for food and breed in wetlands. The South African population of African Marsh Harrier is...
JOB DETAILS Job title: Project Manager: GCBR Spekboomveld / Thicket Restoration Project...
What is World Bee Day? World Bee Day is a special day when people from around the world come together to learn about and appreciate bees. World bee day aims to create awareness of the importance of the wide variety of bees (over 20, 0000 species) and sustainable...
Our friends at Grootvadersbosch Conservancy invited the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve to curate and host an art exhibition at their annual Silver Mountain Music Festival. The festival takes place in the picturesque mountains between Swellendam, Barrydale and...