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Make a difference this Plastic-Free July
It's the start of Plastic-Free July. Research shows that between one million and two million tonnes of plastic enter our oceans annually, harming marine life, ecosystems, and even finding its way into our food chain. This July, let's turn the tide together! Join the global movement – #PlasticFreeJuly - and make a conscious effort to reduce your [...]
Make A Difference Week: Ecological Restoration of Cape Flats Sand Fynbos at Kenilworth Racecourse: A collaboration with the Society for Ecological Restoration Africa
By Fayruz Prins Over the past 70 years, industrialisation and human population growth have increased exponentially, leading to significant expansion in land use and habitat disturbance worldwide. Habitat loss results from human activities such as agriculture, urbanisation, deforestation, and unsustainable resource use. While some disturbances, such as the change in climate, flooding, and fire, are natural parts of [...]
Highlighting Success Stories in Nature Connect through Restoration this World Environmental Day
By Tamarin Davids, Groen Sebenza intern Today is World Environment Day and this year's theme is all about restoration. Did you know that Nature Connect is actively restoring areas of important vegetation around Cape Town? Four of these key areas are: · Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area · Milnerton Racecourse Section, Table Bay Nature Reserve · Zoarvlei Section, Table [...]
Passing of the baton.
Last year, Dalton decided it was time to pass the baton. We were delighted to have Nicole Biondi, Pavitray (Pavs) Pillay and Stephen Granger join the board in 2023; they will support our two remaining trustees, Dave de Korte and Mike Gregor. Nicole and Pavs, who did not know much about our organisation, bravely agreed to guide us [...]
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