On Saturday, 22 March 2025, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm South African time, the world will dim its lights to celebrate Earth Hour. This inspiring event began as a grassroots movement in Sydney, Australia in 2007, when communities were encouraged to switch off their lights...
Friends of the Biosphere is an initiative of the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR). This programme supports volunteer initiatives led by passionate individuals and groups with small grants to enhance the impact of environmental projects. This funding is made...
Citizen science is changing the way we gather data, make discoveries, and tackle global challenges. Thanks to advances in technology and the widespread use of smartphones, everyday people now have the opportunity to contribute to scientific research in ways that were...
Every year, on the 5th of December, people all over the world come together to celebrate World Volunteer Day—a day dedicated to recognising the amazing work volunteers do everywhere. Whether it’s helping out during a natural disaster, planting trees, teaching...
If you’re looking for a simple way to make your garden more eco-friendly and help support local insect activity, creating a bug hotel, also known as an insect hotel, could be the perfect project! Bug hotels provide a safe haven for a variety of insects,...
