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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...

On February 5, 2025, GCBR’s Friends of the Biosphere team was invited for an on-site tour of the Henque Waste and Recycling facility in Mossel Bay, one of our young interns joined us as he is very interested to learn more about recycling The remarkable Henque team has...

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...

Every contribution and donation to the Friends of the Biosphere program helps us achieve more, protect more, and give more to our environment, biodiversity, and planet! None of this would be possible without our amazing Heroes—and of course, our FRIENDS who take on...

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, including bees...

Plastic is everywhere! According to Statista, 348 million tons of plastic are produced globally each year, with only about 30% being recycled. The negative impact of plastic pollution affects wildlife and poses long-term health risks for humans. Here are some simple...

We all know the daunting feeling that comes from thinking about sustainability and what we as individuals can do to create a more sustainable future. It isn’t always easy to know where to start. The important thing is to find what works for you and find how you can...