By Antonnet Botha As the festive season takes centre stage, it’s important to consider the environmental impact of our celebrations. According to Fibre Circle, the government-recognised producer responsibility organisation (PRO) for paper and paper packaging in South...
By Daniëlle Cronjé Nestled in the heart of the charming town of Barrydale, Yamù Botanicals is a stellar example of nature-inspired entrepreneurship. This small yet impactful business is dedicated to cultivating indigenous and rare herbs, and crafting organic medicinal...
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...