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SUMMARY:Inheems Art Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Step into a celebration of creativity\, community\, and culture at this year’s Inheems Art Festival! \nOver two days\, the Riversdale Civic Centre will come alive with a vibrant showcase of talent\, featuring all art works submitted to the Inheems Teen Art Competition\, as well as curated pieces from local artists across the Gouritz Region\, which will be showcased in the Inspired by Nature exhibition area. Alongside the art\, you’ll find a variety of stalls to browse\, delicious food and refreshments for sale\, and plenty to keep the whole family entertained. \nHighlights Include: \n\nInheems Teen art exhibition\nPrize Giving Ceremony (Friday\, 18:00)\nInspired by Nature Art Exhibition\nFresh fynbos bouquets (Saturday)\nLive marimba performance (Saturday\, 11:00)\nFun family activities: face painting\, lawn games and a treasure hunt\nSelfie booth\nFood & drinks\nInteresting Stalls\n\nRiversdale Civic Centre\nFriday\, 5 September | 15:00 – 20:00\nSaturday\, 6 September | 09:00 – 14:00
URL:https://friends.gouritz.com/event/inheems-art-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Riversdale Civic Centre\, 50 Van Den Berg St\, Riversdale\, 6670
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SUMMARY:Conservation Day in Mossel Bay
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Conservation Awareness Day in Mossel Bay!📅 26 April 2025 \nDiscover 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. \nIt’s a fantastic opportunity to:🌿 Learn about the rich biodiversity of Mossel Bay and surrounds🌿 Find out how local organisations are making a difference🌿 Explore ways you can get involved in conservation efforts \nCome be inspired\, ask questions\, and become part of a growing movement that values and safeguards our beautiful region.
URL:https://friends.gouritz.com/event/conservation-day-in-mossel-bay/
LOCATION:Mossel Bay Town Hall\, 101 Marsh Street\, Mossel Bay\, Western Cape\, 6500\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Garden Route City Nature Challenge 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhy Take Part?The Garden Route is one of South Africa’s natural treasures\, home to unique ecosystems like fynbos\, forests\, wetlands\, and marine habitats. By participating\, you’ll help showcase and safeguard this extraordinary region while contributing valuable data for global conservation efforts. \nHow It Works: \n\n\n📸 Observe & Record: From 25 to 28 April\, snap photos of wild plants\, animals\, fungi\, or wildlife evidence like tracks or nests — in your garden\, a park\, beach\, or nature reserve. \n\n\n📱 Upload to iNaturalist: Use the free iNaturalist app or website to share your observations with the global community. \n\n\n🔍 Help Identify: From 29 April to 4 May\, assist by identifying species recorded during the challenge. \n\n\n🎉 Get Involved: Invite friends\, family\, schools\, and community groups. The more people join\, the greater the impact! \n\n\nMake It an Adventure!Turn the challenge into an exciting personal or group quest. Plan outings\, friendly competitions\, or backyard safaris — you’ll be amazed by the biodiversity you’ll uncover. \nLearn more here: https://gouritz.com/celebrate-the-gouritz-cluster-biosphere-reserve-regions-biodiversity-join-the-city-nature-challenge-2025/ \n📍 Garden Route & Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve Region
URL:https://friends.gouritz.com/event/garden-route-city-nature-challenge-2025/
LOCATION:Garden Route
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250405
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SUMMARY:Ultra Trail Sleeping Beauty
DESCRIPTION: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 go towards maintaining these treasured trails and the special biodiversity in these mountains for everyone to enjoy for years to come. \nThis event offers a range of distances for adventurous runners: \n\n10km Fun Run (open to ages 10+)\n20km Half Marathon (open to ages 16+)\n40km Marathon (open to ages 18+)\n65km Ultra Marathon (open to ages 18+)\n\nJoin for an unforgettable day in nature! \nItinerary\nThursday\, 3 April AND Friday\, 4 April\nIkigai\, Riversdale\n13h00 – 15h00 Early registration \n  \n\n\n\nFriday\, 4 April\nWindhoek Guest Farm\n17h00 Registrations open \n19h00 Informative race briefing \n21h00 Registrations close \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, 5 April\nWindhoek Guest Farm\n4h00-4h30 Late registrations 65km \n4h45 Race briefing 65km \n5h00 Race start: 65km \n\n\n\n\n\n\n—————————\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5h15-6h30 Late registrations 40km \n6h45 Race briefing 40km \n7h00 Race start: 40km \n\n\n\n\n\n\n—————————\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5h15-6h30 Late registrations 40km \n6h45 Race briefing 40km \n7h00 Race start: 40km \n\n\n\n\n\n\n—————————–\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7h00-8h00 Late registrations 10km \n8h15 Race briefing 10km \n8h30 Race start: 10km \n\n\n\n\n\n——————————\n\n\n\n\n\n13h00 Prizegiving \n17h00 40km Cutoff \n19h00 60km Cutoff
URL:https://friends.gouritz.com/event/ultra-trail-sleeping-beauty/
LOCATION:Windhoek Guest Farm\, Riversdale\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Still Bay Kuier-Kuns Regional Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve is proud to be part of this incredible event! As long-time partners of the Hessequa Art Route\, we’ll be presenting  some of our beautiful nature-inspired apparel and some stunning reproductions of the Bailey Loterie-winning artwork from this year’s Inheems Art Competition. \nDon’t miss the opening night on Friday\, 6 December\, a delightful cheese-and-wine evening to launch the exhibition. Tickets are just R50 per person\, available at Verandah in Stilbaai (cash only). \n📍 Event Details: \n\nDates: 6–8 December 2024\nVenue: Stilbaai Community Hall\nContact for tickets: Marisa (082 924 8163)\n\nCome support local artists\, enjoy a creative atmosphere\, and celebrate the beauty of art and nature. We look forward to seeing you there!
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SUMMARY:Barrydale in Bloom
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWorkshops\, Tastings\, and Activities\nFrom creative MagPie workshops and a throne-making competition judged by fashion designer Gert van de Merwe\, to a Fynbos Farm Hike and Safety with Snakes session\, there’s something for everyone. Indulge in wine tastings by Joubert Tradouw\, a gin tasting with Kenny Scheepers\, and don’t miss the must-attend FORAGE & FEAST dinner.\nDiscover the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR)\nA highlight this year is the talk by GCBR’s Sustainability Manager\, Linda Fletcher. Learn about Barrydale’s unique role in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and find out why this matters. Be sure to catch her presentation on Saturday\, 19 October\, 11:55 at Karoolkie. \nRelax and Learn\nEnjoy morning yoga\, a labyrinth walk\, and circle dancing while gaining insights from various experts and workshops on sustainability\, including compost-making. \nWith nature\, creativity\, and sustainability at the heart of this festival\, it’s an event not to be missed. Check the programme for full details and times. See you there! 🌿 \nYou can book tickets to the festival below \nBook Now \nView schedule
URL:https://friends.gouritz.com/event/barrydale-in-bloom/
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