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...
From the 27th to 29th of August 2024, the GCBR MAB-YOUTH visited Montagu for a skills development workshop hosted by Anneline Mohammedt. This three-day event was a deep-dive into the rich heritage of African traditional medicine, focusing on the spiritual and...
by Somila Liwani “A Day in the Life of a Project Support Officer at Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve” When I joined the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) two months ago (July 2024), I didn’t realize how varied and impactful my work would be. Each day brings a...
By Nelisiwe Khusi The Environmental Department from Hessequa Local Municipality invited the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) to conduct miniSASS with Grade 7 learners from Voorwaarts Primary School and Grade 10 learners from Gerrit Du Plessis High School...
The Inheems 2024 Art Exhibition took place on August 23rd and 24th at the Riversdale Civic Center, transforming the venue into a lively tribute to youth, creativity, and the beauty of nature. The Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) partnered with the Hessequa...
Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserves’ Smallholder Farmer Extension Officer, Simthandile Ponti, and Project Support Officer, Somila Liwani, attended a Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) workshop in Riversdale. The workshop was hosted by Dr. Shaun Morris of Octavoscene (Pty)...
The Rise of Ecobricks: A Sustainable Solution to Plastic Waste As the world confronts the growing challenge of plastic pollution, the need for creative solutions is increasingly critical. Amid the sustainability movement, ecobricks have surfaced as a viable option—a...
By Dr Arnel Huisamen, GCBR Director Embracing Nature and Coaching at the ECPP 2024 I recently had the pleasure of attending the 11th European Conference on Positive Psychology (ECPP) in Innsbruck, Austria, representing the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) as a...
Creativity continuously finds new ways to reshape the canvas it emerges from. If you long to break away from the usual techniques, Gelli printing opens up a new territory where creativity and texture come together. Join the amazing Dina Grobler for a fun workshop...