The GCBR MAB Youth had the exciting opportunity to attend a workshop at Yamù Botanicals, where they explored the process of steam distillation for creating essential oils. This hands-on experience introduced them to South Africa’s rich diversity of aromatic plants and...
Introduction Stretching across a region renowned for its natural beauty, the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) region in South Africa's Western Cape includes 11 of the country’s finest Blue Flag beaches. This region boasts stunning landscapes and coastal spots...
By Erin Martin On November 2nd and 3rd, the Karoo Kids Club hosted an inspiring boys' camp at the stunning Bonniedale Holiday Farm near Vanwyksdorp. In partnership with the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR), this environmental education-focused retreat was...
By Erin Martin On 7th November, the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) hosted an inspiring gardening and co-operative awareness training session at Haqua in Riversdale. With GCBR representatives Leila Moosajee, Marinda van As, Erin Martin, two members from GCBR...
By Simthandile Ponti GCBRs Simthandile Ponti and Leila Moosajee attended the Climate Change and Agriculture Youth Summit from the 30th of October to the 31st of October, that took place at Goudini Spa & Resort near Worcester. The conference was hosted by the...
The Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) attended the 2024 National Wetlands Indaba in Cape St Francis, an annual gathering focused on conserving and sustainably managing South Africa’s wetlands. This year’s theme, "Wetlands and Human Well-being," highlighted the...
recognising the humble yet mighty earthworm! These often-overlooked creatures play an essential role in maintaining the health of our soils and ecosystems. This date holds a special connection to Charles Darwin, who is known as the father of earthworm ecology. In...
By Antonnet Botha World Mental Health Day is observed annually on 10 October; the theme for this year is “mental health at work”. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental...
by Nelisiwe Khusi The GCBR restoration team visited Grootvadersbosch Conservancy to exchange knowledge and explore strategies for rehabilitating degraded ecosystems. United by a shared mission, the visit provided an invaluable learning experience for both teams. A key...
In partnership with the Hessequa Art Route and Hessequa Libraries, the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) has initiated and hosted a teen art competitions in 2023 and 2024 called “Inheems”, which is the Afrikaans word for indigenous. The purpose of the...