The annual Barrydale in Bloom Festival is on from 18-20 October 2024, join in for a weekend full of nature, knowledge, and fun! Explore the town’s beautiful private gardens and dive into a range of exciting activities at various locations across Barrydale. Workshops, Tastings, and Activities From creative MagPie workshops and a throne-making competition judged […]

The Kuier-Kuns Regional Art Exhibition is nearly here! From 6–8 December 2024, the Stilbaai Community Hall will transform into a vibrant gallery showcasing the best of Hessequa's artistic talent. This annual highlight celebrates the creativity of 23 regional artists, featuring their finest original works. The Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve is proud to be part of […]

On Saturday, 5 April the inaugural Ultra Trail Sleeping Beauty will take place in the picturesque Langeberg Mountains. This trail has been reopened by the passion and drive of a local collaborative community effort which will enable runners to experience sections that have not been accessible in over 15 years!  All proceeds from the event […]

Nature lovers and citizen scientists — this one’s for you!Join the Garden Route region for the 10th annual City Nature Challenge (CNC), a global event where cities across the world unite to document, celebrate, and protect local biodiversity. Why Take Part?The Garden Route is one of South Africa’s natural treasures, home to unique ecosystems like […]

Join us for a Conservation Awareness Day in Mossel Bay!📅 26 April 2025 Discover the incredible natural treasures of our region at this engaging, family-friendly event. You'll have the chance to connect one-on-one with a variety of conservation-focused businesses, NPOs, conservancies, and community initiatives — all passionate about protecting and celebrating our environment. It’s a […]