Stories That Inspire
Stay up to date with the latest conservation news, success stories, and insights from our team. From community projects to environmental breakthroughs, explore how we’re making a difference.
Small Journeys Across Muizenberg’s Urban Nature Pockets
On World Migratory Bird Day, attention often turns to long‑distance journeys. Yet along the Muizenberg East Conservation Cluster, smaller bird movements reveal how urban nature reserves remain connected. Recent bird ringing at MEPNR is helping close a critical knowledge gap about local species and their movements. Read More
Building Skills, Growing Confidence
In urban landscapes, the fight against invasive alien vegetation is constant and critical. Within the City of Cape Town’s world-renowned natural spaces, this challenge is especially visible, as these invasions threaten biodiversity, water systems, and the integrity of our ecosystems. Read More:
St Mary’s RC Primary School Named Most Sustainable School in the Western Cape
St Mary’s RC Primary School has been named the Most Sustainable School in the Western Cape at the 2025 Sustainable Schools Rewards ceremony. Read More:
Restoring Park Island’s Shoreline: Eco‑logs in Action at Zandvlei
Our team recently supported an important shoreline restoration effort at Park Island in the Zandvlei Nature Reserve. Years of recreational activity, combined with wind and wave action, had begun to wear away several sections of the island’s edge. [...]
Why Supporting Conservation Students at WIL Matters
Work‑integrated learning is often the point where conservation careers stall. This piece explores why targeted support during WIL matters, how students fall out of the system, and how structured placements help future conservators complete their training.
