Sustainable Schools

Information Session for Prospective Schools at Tygerberg Nature Reserve
2024-03-19 15:00 - 16:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Tygerberg Nature Reserve, 27 Totius St, Welgemoed, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7530
Come and join us at this beautiful location where you’ll get to meet Marilize and learn more about the Sustainable Schools Programme.
This session is for teachers from the surrounding area:

looking to register for the first time.
interested in learning about the Sustainable Schools Programme.

The info session will cover:

An introduction to the Sustainable Schools Programme
The holistic benefits the Programme offers for your school, teachers and learners.
The journey of a school on our Programme
How to register your school
Q&A

For any questions about the virtual info session please email marilizem@natureconnect.earth or call 084 269 2023

Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation: High School Volunteer Course
2024-03-25 09:00 - 2024-03-28 17:00 | Two Oceans Aquarium, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront,, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002, South Africa
The High School Volunteer Course is aimed at Grade 10 to 12 learners who want to learn more about the marine life that are found on the Western Cape’s shoreline, and who are interested in growing their passion as a volunteer at the Two Oceans Aquarium.
Cost: R400 per learner
Contact Kaamilah at: 021 814 4513 or courses@aquariumfoundation/org.za
More info: https://www.aquarium.co.za/foundation/education/high-school-volunteer-course

Virtual Information Session for Prospective Schools
2024-04-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Online – Zoom
Join us for a virtual info session to learn more about the Sustainable Schools Programme, and how to get your school registered.
This session is for:

Schools looking to register for the first time.
Teachers interested in learning about the Sustainable Schools Programme.

The info session will cover:

An introduction to the Sustainable Schools Programme
The holistic benefits the Programme offers for your school, teachers and learners.
The journey of a school on our Programme
How to register your school
Q&A

Zoom Details:
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85122442216?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 851 2244 2216
Passcode: [REDACTED]
For any questions about the virtual info session please email marilizem@natureconnect.earth or call 084 269 2023

Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation: Junior Biologist Course
2024-04-06 09:00 - 2024-04-27 15:00 | Two Oceans Aquarium, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront,, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002, South Africa
The Junior Biologist course is for Grade 6 learners who are eager and motivated to learn more about the ocean.
When: Saturdays from 6 – 27 April 2024
Times: 09h00 to 15h00 daily
Venue: Two Oceans Aquarium
Cost: R600 per child (25 Sponsored spots available, courtesy of A.V.I.)
Contact Kaamilah at: 021 814 4513 or courses@aquarium.org.za
More info: https://www.aquarium.co.za/foundation/education/grade-6-junior-biologist-course

Partner Workshop
2024-04-09 14:30 - 15:30 | Online – Zoom
Join us for our first Sustainable Schools partner workshop in April 2024!
With the start of the year underway, we want to invite you to learn more about our Sustainable Schools Programme and explore the opportunities it presents for your organisation.
Things to expect:

Introduction to the Sustainable Schools Programme
Walk through of the online hub
How to leverage SSP to advertise your organisation

Zoom details:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84526458598?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 845 2645 8598
Passcode: [REDACTED]

National Teachers Onboarding Workshop
2024-04-18 14:30 - 15:30 | Online – Zoom
We will be hosting our second, Sustainable Schools, National Onboarding Workshop. This virtual workshop will help registered schools and teachers, learn how to navigate and use the online hub as well as answer some of the most frequently asked questions.
The Workshop will include:

Learning about your dashboard
How to find and use resources
Learning how to access and submit your School Environmental Management Plan (SEMP)
Showing you where to find partners and other schools
Posting on your timeline
And more!

Who is this for:
All Registered and paid, Sustainable Schools
Please invite as many teachers from your school as you would like. This session is available to all of our registered schools, nationally.
Zoom details below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84555339432?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 845 5533 9432
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Virtual Information Session for Prospective Schools
2024-05-07 15:00 - 15:30 | Online – Zoom
Join us for a virtual info session to learn more about the Sustainable Schools Programme, and how to get your school registered.
This session is for:

Schools looking to register for the first time.
Teachers interested in learning about the Sustainable Schools Programme.

The info session will cover:

An introduction to the Sustainable Schools Programme
The holistic benefits the Programme offers for your school, teachers and learners.
The journey of a school on our Programme
How to register your school
Q&A

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87654489957?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 876 5448 9957
Passcode: [REDACTED]
For any questions about the virtual info session please email marilizem@natureconnect.earth

Virtual Information Session for Prospective Schools
2024-05-09 14:30 - 15:00 | Online – Zoom
Join us for a virtual info session to learn more about the Sustainable Schools Programme, and how to get your school registered.
This session is for:

Schools looking to register for the first time.
Teachers interested in learning about the Sustainable Schools Programme.

The info session will cover:

An introduction to the Sustainable Schools Programme
The holistic benefits the Programme offers for your school, teachers and learners.
The journey of a school on our Programme
How to register your school
Q&A

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85311837071?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 853 1183 7071
Passcode: [REDACTED]
For any questions about the virtual info session please email marilizem@natureconnect.earth

University of Witwatersrand: 2024 Yebo Gogga
2024-05-15 - 2024-05-19 | University of the Witwatersrand, Oppenheimer Life Sciences Building, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 200, South Africa
Teachers and learners are invited to Yebo Gogga amaBlomo at Wits University in Johannesburg. This is a free, fun-filled, and interactive exhibition focused on science and biology. The theme this year is ‘Cycles’
All life depends on an intricate web of cycles that maintain conditions and chemicals for life. Discover the role of plants, animals, micro-organisms, chemistry, physics and geology in the cycles that make earth habitable.
When: Wednesday, 15 May and Friday, 17 May 2024 at 08:30 – 15:30 & Saturday 18 May and Sunday 19 May at 09:00 – 16:00
Where: Oppenheimer Life Science Building, Braamfontein Campus East, University of the Witwatersrand.
School and group bookings: 083 376 1734, Cheryl@innercs.com
*Please note: No booking is required for individuals and small groups.

National Onboarding Teachers Workshop: Final Session
2024-05-21 14:30 - 15:30 | Online – Zoom
We are delighted to have your school on board our programme this year. To help you and the other teachers at your school easily navigate our online hub, we invite you to the third session of our National Onboarding Workshop.
This workshop is designed to help answer any questions related to how to navigate and use our online hub to its fullest potential.
At this virtual workshop, you will learn:

How to navigate your dashboard
How to find and use resources
Showing you where to find partners and other schools
Posting on your timeline, and more!

Who is this for:
All Registered and paid, Sustainable Schools
Please invite as many teachers from your school as you would like. This session is available to all of our registered schools, nationally.
Zoom link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86956851530?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 869 5685 1530
Passcode: [REDACTED]

The Big Biodiversity Challenge 2024 (Western Cape)
2024-05-22 08:00 - 2024-09-11 17:00
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.
The 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.
The 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.
All 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
STAND A CHANCE TO WIN COOL PRIZES FOR YOU OR YOUR SCHOOL!
How to enter:
Step 1: Think you have the solutions to the threats facing the Biodiversity of the Western Cape?
Step 2: Share your ideas and projects with us and stand a chance to win cool prizes for you or your school.
Step 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).
Step 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.
Competition Rules & Guidelines

Competition opened on 22 May 2024
Competition closes on 11 September 2024

Please make sure to read the T&C’s below and check out the posters to share with your school network!
The Big Biodiversity Challenge- TC’s

Western Cape Marine and Coastal Educators Network Conference
2024-05-25 08:30 - 13:00 | Auditorium, V&A Waterfront, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001, South Africa
We are delighted to invite you to the Western Cape’s 2024 Regional Marine and Coastal Educators Network (MCEN) Conference, which will take place from 08h00 – 13h00 on Saturday, 25 May 2024, at the Two Oceans Aquarium.
The event is hosted by the South African Network for Coastal and Oceanic Research (SANCOR) in partnership with the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, the Centre for Conservation Education and the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Education Centre (SOSFSEC).
The conference theme is “Ocean Inspiration – A Call to Action.”
This event includes a keynote address from a well-renowned marine biologist who now is part of a father-son duo communicating science in the digital space, as well as stories from change-makers and locals involved in marine conservation. Towards the end of the conference, there will be a chance to learn more about the turtle rehabilitation and wildlife management conducted by the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, as well as a networking opportunity for teachers and organisations.
There is the option to join us in person or virtually, with live streaming available.
The event aims to connect teachers with organisations and changemakers that may be able to offer schools inspiration, support, outings, and resources. We hope you will take this opportunity to expand, enrich, and strengthen your network by attending.
To register, click the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcjhWxFXmFVeMApxcvaMswU5XWgI0sk4_Q-1sUFLG9JfEg6w/viewform
Please note:
Limited in-person spots available! We want to ensure a comfortable experience for all attendees, so we can only accommodate up to three participants per organisation or school. Register early! In-person registrations will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Society for Ecological Restoration’s Make a Difference Week 2024
2024-06-01 08:00 - 2024-06-09 16:30
The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) invites you to register your volunteer restoration event with this year’s Make a Difference Week.
This 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!
What is “Make a Difference Week?”
Make 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.
This year “Make a Difference Week” will take place on 1-9 June 2024
You can learn more about the initiative, and see the impact of past years, on our website:
https://makeadifferenceweek.org/.
How to register your volunteer restoration event?

First, 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/
Register your event by clicking the following link: https://makeadifferenceweek.org/register-an-event/

Upon 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.
For more information, follow the link below to an information session that was held by SER about their “Make a Difference Week 2024”
https://www.ser.org/news/670867/

Western Cape Youth Month Festival
2024-06-01 08:00 - 2024-06-30 17:00
Youth Month Festival – Amplifying Youth Voice, Expressions, and Talents
This exciting event is hosted by the Western Cape Government
The 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.
Objectives:

Empower youth to share their unique stories and perspectives.
Foster a sense of unity and understanding among the youth in the Western Cape.
Provide a platform for showcasing diverse talents and expressions.
Encourage collaboration and innovation through the Maker’s Space.
Amplifying youth voice

Target Audience:

South African youth with a focus on the Western Cape region.

Date and Venue:

Month long festival throughout June.
Events and activations will place with a June 16th event at a central venue in the Western Cape. (Artscape)
Smaller events will be hosted across the province.

Partnerships:

Collaborations with local artists, government departments, community organisations, and educational institutions to enhance the festival’s impact.

Outcome:

A vibrant celebration that empowers, unites, and amplifies the voices, expressions, and talents of South African youth, leaving a lasting impact on the community.

The poster below details how students/learners can submit their various creative pieces in participation of the Youth Month Festival

Camps Bay Clean Community Clean
2024-06-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Camps Bay, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005, South Africa
Keeping Camps Bay Clean,
beach clean style!
Clearer Conscience is an organisation that assists in collecting recycled materials from your doorstep. Join them at the Camps Bay Clean Community Clean on Saturday, 15 June from 10:00 to 11:00 with special guest, Mayor Geordin-Hill Lewis.
They will meet at Camps Bay Primary School, Symmonds Field.
Bring along your family, friends, and your own gloves.
Clearer Conscience will provide bags and a refreshment for each participant, courtesy of Fitch and Leedes. The 41 restaurant is donating a prize for two burgers to the person collecting the most litter.
CurbCycle is donating a prize of a 7-litre residential food waste bin, a roll of 20 compostable bags and weekly collections for three months.
Come along and help keep our community clean. There will be other awesome spot prizes up for grabs!
#TogetherHelpingThePlanet ⭐️

Mini Veld Circle Planting
2024-07-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Battswood Primary School, 12 Crescent Rd, Ottery, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7808
Join Battswood Primary School as they plant a mini veld circle. This event pays tribute to Nelson Mandela’s legal and his belief that education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.
This event is hosted in partnership with FynbosLIFE.
For more information contact Victoria on 083 411 3842

Trashion Show 2024 - KZN
2024-07-27 09:00 - 13:00
Please Join us for a Trashion Show!

Free Entry
Arrive at 9am, show starts at 10am
6 Learners per school
2 Teachers per school

Categories:

Snr Boys/Girls
Jnr Boys/Girls

Teacher and Wire-Car categories too!
Outfits to be made of waste of any form. No new materials.
Please note:
*To RSVP please send a WhatsApp to 065 961 9982

#GiveThemaCrown School Competition
2024-08-09 08:00 - 2024-09-30 17:00
#GiveHerACrown is a female empowerment platform that exists to change the narrative for women in South Africa, and the world. They do this through the power of storytelling and the arts.
They are inviting your school to participate in their #GiveThemACrown School Competition, an exciting initiative aimed at promoting gender equality and fostering creativity in classrooms across South Africa!
About the Competition
The #GiveThemACrown School Competition, in collaboration with the innovative art and creativity organisation Lalela, provides an incredible opportunity for your school to engage students in meaningful conversations about gender equality. This initiative not only empowers teachers with dynamic resources but also inspires students to explore their identities and celebrate diversity through the art of crown-making.
Why Participate?

Empower Your Learners: Equip learners with the knowledge and tools to champion gender equality.
Dynamic Resources: Access a comprehensive Curriculum Guide, CAPS-Aligned lesson plans, instructional videos, and more.
Exciting Prizes: Stand a chance to win R10,000 for your school by submitting your students’ creative crown projects.
Celebrate Women’s Month: Join us in celebrating Women’s Month from August to the end of September with this impactful campaign.

How to Participate

Download the Schoolkit: Access the free #GiveThemACrown Schoolkit from giveheracrown.co.za/schoolkit-ghac.
Engage Your Learners: Encourage your students to create their unique crowns and capture the creative process.
Submit Your Entries: Share images of your students’ crown creations via email to hello@giveheracrown.co.za and on social media using the hashtag #giveheracrown.

Competition Timeline
The competition runs from Women’s Month in August until 5:00 pm on 30 September 2024.
www.giveheracrown.co.za
#GiveThemACrown School Competition – Terms & Conditions

Eligibility: Open to all primary and secondary schools in South Africa.
Entry: Schools must register and download the Schoolkit from this link.
Participation: Schools must create crowns with their students, submit photos via email, and share them on social media using the campaign hashtag and tagging #GiveHerACrown.
Submission Deadline: All entries must be submitted by 30th September.
Prize: One winning school will receive R10,000.
Winner Selection: The winner will be selected based on creativity and engagement.
Notification: The winning school will be notified via email by 15th October.
Publicity: By entering, schools consent to the use of their submissions and school name in campaign publicity.
Contact Information: For any queries, please contact us at [email address].

By participating, schools agree to these terms and conditions.”

Annual Frog Night Walk at Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area
2024-08-21 18:00 - 2024-08-28 20:00 | Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area, Rosmead Ave, Kenilworth, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7745, South Africa
Grab your boots and get ready for a ribbiting adventure! We’re diving into the wetlands of Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area for a frogging exploration.
Where: Hollywoodbets, Kenilworth
Dates: 21st and 28th August
Time: 18:00 – 20:00
Where: Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area (Hollywoodbets Kenilworth)
Fee: Free, donations towards conservation projects are welcome
Who: 6 years and older
For bookings
Fayruz Prins
RSVP is essential: email kenilworthC1@caperacing.co.za

Western Cape: Teacher Workshop
2024-08-24 08:30 - 13:00 | Smart Living Education Centre, Bill Peters Drive, Greenpoint, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005, South Africa
Join us for our Health & Well-being Teacher Workshop on 24 August 2024!
We are calling on all Western Cape schools to join us for an exciting in-person teacher workshop. The school year may be swiftly progressing – however, it is not too late to learn another trick or two to boost the school’s sustainability efforts!
Save the date, RSVP before 20 August 2024, and don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to meet face-to-face again!
What to expect:

Health & Well-being themed presentations and discussions
Input on using your action project as a teaching tool
Opportunity to connect and network with like-minded teachers and partners

*Please scroll down to RSVP

Gauteng: Teacher Workshop
2024-08-30 09:00 - 13:30 | OR Tambo Cultural Precinct, OR Tambo Cultural Precinct 3061 Tame Ave, Wattville, Benoni, Western Cape, 1501, South Africa
Join us for our Health & Well-being Teacher Workshop on 30 August 2024!
We are calling on all Gauteng schools to join us for an exciting in-person teacher workshop. The school year may be swiftly progressing – however, it is not too late to learn another trick or two to boost the school’s sustainability efforts!
Save the date, RSVP before 28 August 2024, and don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to meet face-to-face again!
What to expect:

Health & Well-being themed presentations and discussions
Input on using your action project as a teaching tool
Opportunity to connect and network with like-minded teachers and partners

*Please scroll down to RSVP

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 #𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤!
2024-09-09 08:00 - 2024-09-15 17:00
The 19th Annual South African National Parks Week provides South Africans with the opportunity to explore their local national parks at absolutely no cost. SANParks invites you to visit join in during this year’s SA National Parks Week between 9 -15 September 2024, at one of the Cape Regional Parks including Agulhas, Bontebok, Table Mountain, Tankwa Karoo, and West Coast National Park.
Come and access your natural heritage during South African National Parks Week for FREE!
Please note that the free entry does not apply to Boulders Penguin Colony and the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway.
West Coast National Park will only partake in #SANationalParksWeek between 9 -13 September 2024 and will not extend to 15 September 2024. Bring along your SA ID or SA driver’s license to gain free entry.
For more information, please view the flyers below:

World Water Monitoring Day
2024-09-18 08:00 - 17:00
Fellow water enthusiasts!
What are you for World Water Monitoring Day? Join the global community in monitoring this month, and especially on 18 September!
Here are some ideas:

Grab your boots, tray, and net and head down to your local river to do a biomonitoring assessment (miniSASS) to determine the ecological condition of the river at that point.

Click here for more info and training videos on the miniSASS technique.

Have a look at the low-cost net our team made of curtain net (R12 from a second-hand store), plastic piping (R35 from a hardware store), and an old mop handle (free from the local recycling centre). Total spend = R47
Contact WaterCAN to receive a free water testing kit and use this kit to determine the safety of your water resources including the levels of nitrate, nitrite, and phosphates, the presence of E.coli and coliforms in the water, and more! Click here for more info and here to order your kits.
If you have already been using the techniques above, carve out some time on World Water Monitoring Day to submit your data on the respective platforms for miniSASS and WaterCAN testing if you have printed datasheets accumulating on your desk or in your field kit!

*Please note that this event is ongoing and not limited to 18 September 2024.

TrashBash Beach Cleanup with Two Oceans Aquarium
2024-09-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Monwabisi Beach, T2-V2b, Cape Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7784
Join the Two Oceans Aquarium for a Beach Cleanup in celebration of International Coastal Cleanup Day! 🌊

Date: Saturday 21 September 2024
Time: 09h00 to 11h00
Location: Monwabisi Beach,
What to bring: Sunblock, a hat, water (in a reusable bottle), reusable gloves (like the ones you’d use for gardening or doing dishes), and a smile.
Install: Add the Marine Debris Tracker app (iOS | Android) to log the litter you collect (join The Beach Co-op’s list)

#TheOceanStartsHere Treasure Hunt for World Cleanup Day
2024-09-21 09:30 - 12:30 | Two Rivers Urban Park, Liesbeek River, 1 Observatory Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7925, South Africa
Join Captain Fanplastic for #TheOceanStartsHere Treasure Hunt! ⚓
An edutaining river clean up in celebration of World Clean Up and International Coastal Clean Up Day.
You can expect a ton of fun with something for everyone, like storytelling; be a water scientist for an hour; see Bingo the famous Bin and participate in the lucky draw.
Prizes for best dressed pirate, biggest loot & more! 🏆🏅
🧭 Where | Two Rivers Urban Park, Liesbeek River
📅 When | 21 September 2024 @ 09:30am -12:30pm
🤷🏿‍♀️ Why | The Ocean Starts with YOU!🕴🏿➡️🌊
🗺️How | Free RSVP: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/275483-theoceanstartshere-hunt/?utm_source=EventPage&utm_medium=Sharebox&utm_campaign=&ref=event-page-share

Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation | Ocean Campus: Climate Action Now Course for Teachers/Educators
2024-10-05 08:00 - 2024-10-26 17:00 | Two Oceans Aquarium, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront,, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002, South Africa
Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation | Ocean Campus (Western Cape)
The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation will be offering a ‘Climate Action Now’ course for 6 teachers/educators to participate in.
Teachers/educators who would like to find out more, and would like to attend can enquire on our website => https://www.aquarium.co.za/foundation/education/climate-action-now (In the message/question box please state that you are an adult applicant)
There only 6 spots available and these participants will be selected through our application process.

Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area: Spring Walk 2024
2024-10-05 10:00 - 2024-10-12 12:00 | Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area, Rosmead Ave, Kenilworth, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7745, South Africa
It’s that time of the year we’ve all been patiently awaiting. Fynbos Spring Flower Season is here! Join us to explore the blooming beauties at Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area.
Dates: Saturday’s 5th & 12th October 2024
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Fee: Free, donations towards conservation are welcome
Who: Anyone and everyone
Where: Hollywoodbets Kenilworth (Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area)
Bookings are essential
RSVP: Kenilworthc1@caperacing.co.za

Waddle for the African Penguin
2024-10-12 08:30 - 13:00
In just 100 years, African penguin numbers have dwindled from over 1.5 million to fewer than 10 000 pairs today. There is hope for the African penguin, but only if we jointly say “NOT ON OUR WATCH” – the time for action is now.
In support of this campaign, the Two Oceans Aquarium, SANCCOB, CapeRADD and I AM WATER invite the community to join them on 12 October 2024, African Penguin Awareness Day, for a “waddle” from Muizenberg to Simon’s Town.
Waddling is FREE to anyone who wants to participate!
Important Information:
Date: Saturday 12 October 2024
Full route (16km): Meet at Surfer’s Corner, Muizenberg at 08h30.
Short route (approx. 4km): Meet at Long Beach, Simon’s Town at 11h30.
Finish: Both routes will meet up and pass Boulders Beach, ending at Water’s Edge, Simon’s Town at approx. 13h00.
Come prepared: Dress in black and white. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Remember to bring water (in reusable water bottles) and some snacks for fuel in reusable bags – please, no plastic.
Get creative: Craft your own signs to create awareness, use these fantastic placards.
Prizes: Plenty of spot prizes for attendees (as well as the “best-dressed” waddler)
Please RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BIvv_jMZK0-5DZHM1QJsqf4hzppWD_JGog0_ukvNnbtUQ0I3NjZDVldNTjFFNDdaTFZSMEJDSDdaRC4u

UNESCO's #GreeningEducation campaign!
2024-10-21 08:00 - 2024-10-30 17:00
Around the world, many schools, teachers, students and communities are trying to make their schools green and climate-ready. In the lead up to the 29th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), UNESCO invites students, teachers, schools, universities and local communities to participate in a #GreeningEducation campaign.

Join the campaign and share your stories!
We want to hear how you are making your educational environment climate-ready.
Show us the amazing ways in which you are making a difference for our planet. Inspire others to be part of the change and help shape a sustainable future for all.

How to participate
Create a video or take a photo: tell and show us what your school, teachers, learners and community are doing to green education and get your school climate-ready. You can post a photo with a caption or a short video.
Make your photo or video with the help of other students and your teacher(s). Tell us:

What was the problem you were trying to fix?
What actions did you take to make your school more climate-ready?
What are the results?
What else needs to be done?

Your photo or video should illustrate what actions are taking place in your school to make it green and climate ready, and what more needs to be done. In your photo or video show us the physical environment in your school – your buildings, your gardens, your classrooms, or whatever space is getting “green”.
Entry Guidelines:

Be creative and concise – Videos should not be longer than 2 minutes
Share your video or photo on your social media accounts – including Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter
Tag and hashtag – In your post, tag UNESCO (@unesco, @unesco_es, @unesco_fr) and use the hashtag #GreeningEducation

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Final Deadline for all entries – 31 October 2024
Location: All countries

From Eco-Anxiety to Eco Action & Empowerment Competition
2024-10-21 08:00 - 2025-03-03 17:00
The Trust for Sustainable Living is excited to launch its next competition inviting students to share their original, creative and expressive responses to the theme, From Eco-Anxiety to Eco Action & Empowerment.
TSL wants to help young people develop a sense of agency, empowerment and hope for solutions and action by creating a safe and supportive space and outlet for expression for students and teachers to explore moving from feelings of eco-anxiety, to eco action & empowerment.
We are open to accepting any form of student response, you can choose to create a piece of artwork, music, video, poem, essay, letter, story, etc. There are no restrictions on the type of work submitted, we want students to be as open and creative as possible in interpreting the theme, however it must meet the submission criteria detailed in the brief.
The winners of this competition can win from $1000 to $10 000
For more information, visit https://trustforsustainableliving.org/take-part/international-schools-essay-competition-and-debate
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Final Deadline for all entries – 3 March 2025
