Mont Blanc Flora is a picturesque fynbos farm, located in the mountainous countryside of Riversdale in the Western Cape. The property has been in the Geldenhuys-family since the 1970’s where they originally farmed with cattle, sheep and grain. When the next generation...
In the later half of August 2020, the Jobs for Carbon and Land Care teams, comprising 22 members, took up the challenge of eradicating Stink Beans in the Kamma River in Bonniedale. They met up with Donovan Kotze, who was representing the Gouritz Ecological Corridors...
We explored the plants of the Klein Karoo, found fossils of life that grazed, crept, swam and lived on our planet many years ago. We saw the sunset and enjoyed stargazing. We learnt a lot and cooked our own food in the lapa. We planted spekboom with students from...
The Water Wise Ways (WWW) project is certainly a great example of how projects can grow gradually from small volunteer-driven actions to a fully-fledged core company project. The WWW project as it is today, found its beginnings in two different directions within the...
Ruiterbos Primary held their first inauguration camp. This camp marks the start of a environmental club at the school. Most grade 6 and 7 learners were present. The “camp” was held at the school during the last two days of first term. A club was formed, and a...
The Ruiterbos Field Rangers' first meeting took place on 11 April 2018. The objectives for this meeting were the following: 1. To assess resources and needs on school property; 2. To train committee members to run a meeting and fulfil their roles as committee members;...
The Green Roses met on the 12th April 2018 following the Annual planning camp. The objectives for this meeting were the following: 1. To assess resources needed for each team; 2. To train committee members to run a meeting and fulfil their roles as committee members;...
On Friday, the 13th April 2018, we visited the Green Butterflies in Vanwyksdorp to offer support to the club. Their main projects are: BOTANICAL GARDEN PROJECT. The work on the botanical garden has begun, with the learners clearing out all the deadwood from the garden...
Andre Britz (GCBR) visited Vanwyksdorp Primary School during May to offer support to the Green Club especially the Seedling Project. Rika Louw, a member of the local food garden movement called KOS IN DIE KAROO has offered support and mentorship to the seedling...
The annual Green Club planning camp this year was held at Herbertsdale Primary. The aim of this annual camp is to elect the club’s committee as well as the project managers. The camp also allows for the induction of the new grade 6’s who were taken though an...