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SUMMARY:Frog Flair Night Walk at Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area
DESCRIPTION:Please Note: We are fully booked  \nGrab your boots\, it’s time to go frogging! Join us as we explore the wetlands at Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area for our froggy friends! \nTitle: Frog Flair \nDates: Wednesday\, 06 September 2023 \nTime: 18:30 – 20:30 \nWhere: Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area (Hollywoodbets Kenilworth) \nFee: Free\, donations towards conservation are welcome \nWho: 6 years and older \nFor bookings \nFayruz Prins \nRSVP is essential: email kenilworthC1@caperacing.co.za or call 021 700 1843 \n 
URL:https://old-ssphub.natureconnect.earth/event/frog-flair-night-walk-at-kenilworth-racecourse-conservation-area/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area\, Rosmead Ave\, Kenilworth\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 7745\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:FynbosLIFE Fair
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the wonders of fynbos with FynbosLIFE at the second FynbosLIFE Fair! \nFynbos festivities will be the order of the day and a great cure for any ‘eco-anxiety’. \nEntrance: R20 Adults | 18 and under free \nBe sure to save the date\, Sunday 10 September\, and make sure you won’t miss out on the second FynbosLIFE Fair! \nFynbosLIFE Fair… what is it all about? \nCape Town is considered both the biodiversity and extinction capital of the world\, within a buzzing Cape Floristic Region (CFR) biodiversity hotspot. Found only in the CFR\, the Fynbos Biome is globally renowned for its exceptional plant species richness and endemicity. The FynbosLIFE Fair puts the spotlight on fynbos in all its forms. \nThe untoward weather the world is experiencing can no longer be ignored\, highlighting the need to reassess what is best ecologically suited in terms of what our future green spaces look like\, and locally indigenous fynbos most certainly makes sense in the Cape of Storms! \nFynbosLIFE Fair\, run on a volunteer basis\, with a well curated selection of fynbos and nature conservation organisations and fabulous fynbos artisans\, aims to give fynbos its place in the sun by showcasing its beauty\, conservation value\, versatility and variety of fynbos products. \nFynbosLIFE Fair programme: \nSpeaker Line-up \n\nDr Caitlin von Witt\, Managing Director of FynbosLIFE\, will speak about FynbosLIFE\, fynbos propagation and restoration\, and her team members will give insight on FynbosLIFE projects KURUfynbos\, BoSSIES\, FUNDAfynbos and the retail Cape Flats Fynbos Nursery\nProf. Nox Makunga\, Dept of Botany and Zoology\, Stellenbosch University\, Group leader – Medicinal plant biology / Medicinal plant research\, will speak about her research and work on fynbos in medicine\nTracey Bodington of ‘Mini Mo Shows’ will enchant both kids and adults with fynbos snakes\nProf. Muthama Muasya\, Keeper\, Bolus Herbarium\, Dept of Biological Sciences\, University of Cape Town\, will talk on fynbos graminoids\nDr Jannes Landschoff\, Sea Change Project Leader\, will talk about their 1001 Seaforest Species project\nProf. Kirsty Carden\, UCT Future Water Institute\, will talk on urban wetlands and water resilient cities\nAndy Jamieson\, permaculture designer & consultant\, maker of natural pools and living systems\, will share his experience on creating natural pools\n\nFilm Screening \n‘Older Than Trees’ a short film produced by Oscar-winning filmmaker and freelance conservation journalist Pippa Ehrlich will be screened on the day. Produced for the 20th anniversary of the Save Our Seas Foundation\, the film tells the story of sharks and rays\, of emotion and hope and the beauty of nature. \nFynbos Artisans \nVisitors can expect a fanfare of fynbos-inspired artwork\, ceramics\, fabrics and homeware. A number of fynbos-related interactive workshops will also be on offer. \nKids’ Activities \nKids can explore the FUNbos play area for a range of fun environmentally themed activities hosted by: \n\nFUNDAfynbos\nShark Spotters\n SergeOne\nButterfly Art Project\nCaptain Fanplastic\n Jungle Theatre Company\nNature Connect\n\nConservation/ Nature Organisations \nEnvironmental groups and hacking gurus will inspire you to take action and join in with the work that they are doing. \nFynbos-inspired Foods and Beverages \nThere will be fynbos-flavoured food to savour from local chefs added to a menu of traditional South African food\, pizza and burgers for all types of foodies. Expect to taste fynbos-infused gin and rum\, as well as a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Definitely something for all visitors’ palates. \nMusic & Entertainment \nLocal musicians will provide vibey tunes for the day! \nKeeping us entertained and informed throughout the festive day will be the one and only CraigieChi Makhosi of UBuntu Bridge. \nSponsorship \nWe thank ATIAN fynbos gin for their generous funding\, which has made this event possible. Visit the ATIAN stand at the Fair to taste their delicious fynbos gin cocktails! \nVeld Circles \nFynbosLIFE has created five Veld Circles which highlight the variety of fynbos vegetation types specific to these areas. In Muizenberg is the Zandvlei Strandveld Circle with Cape Flats Dune Strandveld [CFDS] plants. The Grootboschkloof Granite Fynbos Circle with Peninsula Granite Fynbos [PGF] plants is located at the Grootboschkloof Walk greenbelt in Constantia Hills. Recently created is the Doordrift Wetland Circle with Cape Lowland Freshwater Wetland [CLFW] species in the Doordrift Walk\, Plumstead. In Newlands is the Papenboom Forest Circle full of Southern Afrotemperate Forest [SAF] understorey plants. Lastly the newly planted Meadowridge Sand Fynbos Circle showcases Cape Flats Sand Fynbos [CFSF] at the Meadowridge Common. \nWatch this space for two more fynbos exploratory Veld Circles planned for next year. \nFynbosLIFE is currently working on three ecological restoration projects located at the Blaauwberg Nature Reserve\, Haasendal Nature Reserve in Kuils River\, and Tokai Park\, as well as rehabilitating a large stormwater retention pond in Mitchell’s Plain. \nDiscover the wonders of our fynbos. Join the growing number of fynbos fanatics at the FynbosLIFE Fair! \nVisit: \nFacebook events page – https://fb.me/e/2YIJREVKh \nInstagram page – https://www.instagram.com/fynboslife/ \nFollow FynbosLIFE on IG and Facebook @fynboslife\n#FynbosLIFEFair \n 
URL:https://old-ssphub.natureconnect.earth/event/fynboslife-fair/
LOCATION:Zandvlei Lookout\, 57 Promenade Road\, Muizenberg\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 795\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Not on our watch Penguin Campaign #NOOW ( High Schools)
DESCRIPTION:Join the #NotOnOurWatch Campaign to Save the African Penguin initiated by the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation in Cape Town  \nTHE AIM OF THE #NotOnOurWatch CAMPAIGN IS TO: \nEstablish awareness far and wide about the plight of our African Penguin. Simply everyone can make a difference in some way and together\, we can amplify our collective voice to protect this incredible species for generations to come. We will not let the African Penguin go extinct on our watch #NOOW \nHOW YOU CAN YOUR SCHOOL HELP? \n Please kindly circulate “Our African Penguin is expected to go extinct in 12 years” document containing crucial information about the current extinction risk faced by our native African Penguin and how we can all help to make a difference to your learners and parents. \nAs you know knowledge is key and we firmly believe that awareness and understanding could greatly assist in the preservation of this species. \nIf your school would like to participate in this element of the #NOOW campaign please click here: CLICK HERE \n HOW YOU CAN YOUR SCHOOL HELP? \nWe also request your school to participate in the #NOOW African Penguin Support Week in schools across South Africa.  Your schools can pledge their support in many ways pledge in support of the #NotOnOurWatch campaign by participating in a penguin activity at school during the last week of September (26th to 29th) \n Have your school join in the #NOOW Penguin awareness week and pledge their support to saving the African Penguin from extinction. If thousands of young people raise their voices to try to save this endangered species\, they will get the whole country to listen. \nThe “How to partake in the #NOOW African penguin Awareness week” document holds more information on just how your school can get involved and make their voice heard. \nYou can encourage school learners and staff to wear black and white clothes or accessories to school or hold your own school African Penguin waddle across the sports field\, create a mural or come up with your own initiative. \nAnd help us SPREAD THE WORD by taking pics and sharing them on your school pages and social media tagging #NOOW and #AfricanPenguin. And emailing pictures to the #NOOW campaign at info@africanpenguin.org and we can then share them on our platforms. \nIf your school would like to participate in this element of the #NOOW campaign please CLICK HERE \nLet’s unite to make a difference and ensure that the African Penguin is not lost on our watch. We greatly appreciate your consideration and support in this critical endeavor. \n  \nThe Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation also offers a Smart Living Course for Grade 7 Learners aimed at empowering learners to become eco-conscious citizens. Please click the link below to view the pamphlet for more information: \nSMARTLIVINGCOURSE_PAMPHLET_TOA_2023 copy copy
URL:https://old-ssphub.natureconnect.earth/event/not-on-our-watch-penguin-campaign-noow-high-schools/
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SUMMARY:Action Day - International Coastal Cleanup Day
DESCRIPTION:Another exciting Action Day is on the horizon!!\nOn 16 September 2023 Nature Connect’s Sustainable Schools Team will be joining forces with the City of Cape Town\, I AM WATER\, Captian Fanplastic\, Shark Spotters\, The Beach Co-op and Western Cape DEA-DP to host a beach cleanup in celebration of International Coastal Cleanup Day. \nDate: 16 September 2023 \nTime: 08:30 – 12:00 \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nThe impact of litter on our coastline and the environment\nContributing to long-term research on litter\n\nSmall group lessons: \n\nMicroplastic\nMarine Debris\nBlue Flag Beaches\nAnti-Littering\nSharks\n\nBring: Weather Appropriate clothing \n*RSVP by 12th September 2023 \n*A light lunch will be provided \n*Please note only 20 learners per school allowed 
URL:https://old-ssphub.natureconnect.earth/event/international-coastal-clean-up-day/
LOCATION:Sunrise Beach\, Sunrise Beach Muizenberg\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 7945\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Action Day
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