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SUMMARY:The Big Biodiversity Challenge 2024 (Western Cape)
DESCRIPTION:The Western Cape Environmental Education Friends (WCEEF)\, together with members CapeNature\, SANBI\, Nature Connect\, SANParks and the Two Oceans Aquarium\, is thrilled to announce a new competition for children in grades 6 – 9. \nThe competition calls on students to submit projects that offer solutions to any of the many threats facing biodiversity. These solutions can take the form of a scientific project\, creative arts project\, or social project. The goal is to encourage critical thinking and creativity in addressing issues such as the unsustainable use of natural resources\, habitat destruction\, uncontrolled fires\, and climate change\, which all contribute to the decline of biodiversity. \nThe competition is open to all schools in the Western Cape and submissions can be made individually or in pairs. Participants will have the chance to win exciting prizes. \nAll students in grade 6 – 9 are encouraged to participate\, and it is recommended that teachers motivate their students to enter this competition and become part of the movement to protect biodiversity. For more information email munzhedzi.muhanelwa@sanparks.org \nSTAND A CHANCE TO WIN COOL PRIZES FOR YOU OR YOUR SCHOOL! \nHow to enter:  \n Step 1: Think you have the solutions to the threats facing the Biodiversity of the Western Cape? \nStep 2: Share your ideas and projects with us and stand a chance to win cool prizes for you or your school. \nStep 3: Submit your solutions in writing before the closing date (you may include photographs or a video attachment to your write up) to The Big Biodiversity Challenge Competition entry form. Remember to add your name\, age\, school name and contact teacher/ principal (telephone & cell phone number). \nStep 4: Competition finalists will be invited to attend the prize giving ceremony during the commemoration of International Day of Biological diversity event in October 2024. \nCompetition Rules & Guidelines  \n\nCompetition opened on 22 May 2024\nCompetition closes on 11 September 2024\n\nPlease make sure to read the T&C’s below and check out the posters to share with your school network! \nThe Big Biodiversity Challenge- TC’s
URL:https://old-ssphub.natureconnect.earth/event/the-big-biodiversity-challenge-2024-western-cape/
CATEGORIES:competition,Education,Event,Western Cape
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SUMMARY:The Society for Ecological Restoration’s Make a Difference Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) invites you to register your volunteer restoration event with this year’s Make a Difference Week. \nThis is an amazing opportunity to create an ecological restoration event\, if you have not planned one already and get your event registered so that your work may become part of a positive global impact! \nWhat is “Make a Difference Week?” \nMake a Difference Week is an annual week-long event hosted by the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER)\, a global non-profit organization that works to advance the science\, practice\, and policy of ecological restoration to sustain biodiversity\, improve resilience in a changing climate\, and re-establish an ecologically healthy relationship between nature and culture. \nThis year “Make a Difference Week” will take place on 1-9 June 2024 \nYou can learn more about the initiative\, and see the impact of past years\, on our website:\nhttps://makeadifferenceweek.org/. \nHow to register your volunteer restoration event? \n\nFirst\, you will have to make sure that your event is eligible for Make a difference week. This can be done by following the instruction here https://makeadifferenceweek.org/register-an-event/\nRegister your event by clicking the following link: https://makeadifferenceweek.org/register-an-event/\n\nUpon registration\, your event will be listed in our searchable database. By registering your event here\, you can better attract volunteers\, increase the impact of your event\, and promote your participation in the global movement that is Make a Difference Week. \nFor more information\, follow the link below to an information session that was held by SER about their “Make a Difference Week 2024” \nhttps://www.ser.org/news/670867/
URL:https://old-ssphub.natureconnect.earth/event/the-society-for-ecological-restorations-make-a-difference-week-2024/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Western Cape Youth Month Festival
DESCRIPTION:Youth Month Festival – Amplifying Youth Voice\, Expressions\, and Talents \nThis exciting event is hosted by the Western Cape Government \nThe 2024 Youth Month Festival aims to celebrate and amplify the diverse voices\, expressions\, and talents of South African youth\, coinciding with Youth Day. This event will be an immersive experience\, fostering a sense of unity and understanding among the youth in the Western Cape. \nObjectives: \n\nEmpower youth to share their unique stories and perspectives.\nFoster a sense of unity and understanding among the youth in the Western Cape.\nProvide a platform for showcasing diverse talents and expressions.\nEncourage collaboration and innovation through the Maker’s Space.\nAmplifying youth voice\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nSouth African youth with a focus on the Western Cape region.\n\nDate and Venue: \n\nMonth long festival throughout June.\nEvents and activations will place with a June 16th event at a central venue in the Western Cape. (Artscape)\nSmaller events will be hosted across the province.\n\nPartnerships: \n\nCollaborations with local artists\, government departments\, community organisations\, and educational institutions to enhance the festival’s impact.\n\nOutcome: \n\nA vibrant celebration that empowers\, unites\, and amplifies the voices\, expressions\, and talents of South African youth\, leaving a lasting impact on the community.\n\nThe poster below details how students/learners can submit their  various creative pieces in participation of the Youth Month Festival \n \n 
URL:https://old-ssphub.natureconnect.earth/event/western-cape-youth-month-festival/
CATEGORIES:Education,Event,Youth
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