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HELP US CHANGE CHILDREN'S LIVES HELP US SPARK A LOVE FOR NATURE

WE PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CAMPS THAT EXCITE, ENRICH AND CHANGE THE LIVES OF CAPE TOWN’S CHILDREN.

MANDELA DAY 2020

In honour of Nelson Mandela we are taking action a In honour of Nelson Mandela we are taking action and inspiring change! Mandela Day is a reminder that every small act of kindness counts. That you as an individual and we as a global community have the power to transform the world. Share with us below how you’ll be making a difference with your 67 minutes today: #MandelaDay #MakeADifference #Change #67minutes #SustainableSchools #CTEET
Mandela Day 2021 - are you planning a litter clean Mandela Day 2021 - are you planning a litter clean-up for Mandela Day? If not, here’s a great reason to start! WIN an exciting environmental tour at @vergelegen_wine_estate for five (5) people, including a wine tasting and meal voucher from Stables to the value of R1000! Gather your family, neighbours or friends and commit to cleaning in an around the road you live in, your local park or other open spaces in your vicinity. Share your photos and findings with us in the comments below using #67withCTEET to earn a place in the draw for this exciting prize. Your community clean-ups are to take place within a two week period from Sunday, 18 July up until Saturday 31 July 2021. For extra entries: Like/follow and share, share, share the original competition post on Facebook or Instagram and like/follow the Vergelegen Wine Estate Facebook or Instagram page. Don’t forget to tag your friends! The draw will take place on Thursday, 05 August and the prize will be valid for six months, subject to lockdown regulations. Further Ts & Cs apply. #MandelaDay2021 #CommunityCleanUp #plasticfreejuly #67withCTEET #VergelegenWineEstate *Terms & Conditions* This prize is valid for six (6) months from 01 August 2021 and subject to availability and COVID-19/lockdown regulations. Please note that the meal voucher cannot be exchanged for cash and also cannot be exchanged for something different on the Vergelegen Wine Estate. The meal voucher must be used in conjunction with the environmental tour. Should the value of the meal be below R1000 the balance cannot be refunded and will fall away. Any amount spent exceeding the value of the meal voucher is for the winner's expense. Please also note that the voucher excludes the gratuity and will also be for the account of the winner. Please be sure to tip your waiter 😉
WORLD SNAKE DAY Today we celebrate the snakes of WORLD SNAKE DAY Today we celebrate the snakes of the world and the integral role they play in maintaining balance, within the ecosystems they call their homes. They eat animals and also become prey when hunted. There are over 3000 species that have been identified globally and around 173 of those species are indigenous to southern Africa. They benefit humans by providing pest control and eating things like rats, mice, snails and slugs. About 11% of the species in southern Africa are considered to be deadly and these include snakes such as the Cape Cobra, Puff Adder and Boomslang. That means that the majority of species in southern Africa are not a threat and only provide benefit to us. However, it is important to not assume that a snake is not venomous and make sure that you only ever handle them if you are trained to do so and know exactly what type of snake it is. If you would like to find out more information about the snakes of Southern Africa, as well as who to call if a snake is in danger and needs to be moved, visit: https://www.africansnakebiteinstitute.com/ @africansnakebiteinstitute. They even have an app that you can download for free! #WorldSnakeDay #changinglives #environment #snakeawareness #lovenature
Bread Tags for Wheelchairs Rethink, Refuse, Reduc Bread Tags for Wheelchairs Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, RECYCLE, Repair As #plasticfreejuly continues to inspire us to RETHINK our plastic usage and its negative impact on the environment, what happens when we don’t always have the option to REFUSE these items and end up with plastic waste in our homes? If we can’t REUSE it, we RECYCLE it and what better way to recycle than to support a cause that positively impacts our local community? The Bread tags for Wheelchairs project is dedicated to using proceeds raised from recycling plastic bread tags and bottle tops to purchase wheelchairs for those in need. Whether whole or broken tags, collecting and recycling these little items can help make a big difference in someone's life as well as reduce unwanted waste in the environment. So for the upcoming Mandela Day, we encourage you to give back and make a difference! It’s simple! Just follow these 3 easy steps: 1. Find a reusable container to store your plastic bread tags and bottle tops. Make sure you collect them in separate containers. 2. Start collecting. Why not get your friends or family involved too? 3. Go to www.breadtagsforwheelchairs.co.za & locate your nearest collection point. Check out Bread Tags for Wheelchairs website and Facebook page for more information on their amazing project. #MandelaDay #changinglives #community #environment #breadtagsforwheelchairs
Over the past 3.5 years as a Table Mountain Fund S Over the past 3.5 years as a Table Mountain Fund Small Grant Facility, CTEET has funded amazing community-led organisations aiming to improve the environment and the lives of their fellow community members. Many of the projects have contributed through clean-ups and litter-boom installations. Well done to these organisations for #keepingitclean: Regenerative Neighbourhood Dev. Agency- RNDA, @mosselbankconservationteam , Renew The Elsieskraal River, The Friends of Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei, and @cleanourkasi_sa. Thank you, @tablemountainfund and @wwfsouthafrica.
#ChooseToReuse Today is the first day of Plastic #ChooseToReuse Today is the first day of Plastic free July! The global challenge towards trying to use Zero plastic in July started in 2011, from the Plastic Free Foundation. It began to help bring attention towards the extraordinary amount of plastic we use in our daily lives. There is no doubt that the amount of plastic being used and wasted is beyond comprehension. Studies estimate that that plastic pollution accounts for over 500 times the number of stars in our galaxy!! So what can you do? Join the global movement to try and reduce and reuse! Take the pledge towards a plastic free July. Our top tip: Start with small daily changes which will have an important impact! Keep an eye on our stories for some tips and tricks, and share your stories and creative ways you are choosing to reuse, this July. #Choosetoreuse #zeroplastic #nosingleuse #recycle #plasticawareness #Environment #plastic #makeadifference #environmentallyfriendly #sustainableschools #cteet
Today we celebrate our youth and the power they ha Today we celebrate our youth and the power they have to change the world. In partnership with the @tablemountainfund three of our conservation leaders have been awarded micro-grants and are currently implementing projects. These projects are a community vegetable garden and two school based projects - one is creating an indigenous garden and the other is focusing on reducing plastic waste at their school. All of these projects were born out of a desire these learners had to have a positive impact on their communities and all of them are focusing on engaging their peers and communities to help make these projects a success. What are some amazing youth lead projects that you can tell us about? #youthday #youthdaysouthafrica #futureleaders #conservationleaders #natureconnect #changinglives #sustainableschools #tablemountainfund
Throwback Thursday! We are still reminiscing abo Throwback Thursday! We are still reminiscing about our beach clean–up last weekend. ☀️ We had learners join us from schools across Cape Town - from John Graham, Silukhanyo and West End Primary to Rondebosch Boys and Herschel Girls High. We also had learners from the 9miles Project, Project 90 by 2030, the Village Heights Eco-Buddies and our very own CTEET Conservation Leaders there. This day would not have been possible without the support of our partners - @thebeachco_op briefed the older learners on the dirty dozen and taught them how to track the debris they picked up, whilst @captain_fanplastic made sure our younger groups were entertained as they enjoyed a story about waste and became pirates hunting for plastic treasure along the coastline. Our groups managed to collect an incredible 215 kgs of trash off Sunrise & Muizenberg beach! A massive shout out must be given to @picknpay and @krispykreme_za .You both made sure everyone was well-fed, hydrated and got to enjoy some incredibly tasty treats after a morning of scouring the coastline for plastic. Thank you to @plastics.s.a who, as always, assisted us with gloves and bags for the clean-up. We could not have had a more special day, so once again thank you to everyone involved – we cannot wait to do it again! #Beachcleanup #picknpay #Krispykreme #plasticssa #Environment #Ecoliving #cleanbeaches #Muizenberg #Capetown #sustainableschools
Join the drive to protect 30% of the Earth’s lan Join the drive to protect 30% of the Earth’s land and oceans by 2030. Follow this link to sign the petition and indicate your support https://www.campaignfornature.org/petition/... #WorldOceanDay2021 #30x30 #campaignfornature #saynotosingleuseplastic #refuse #reduce #reuse #recycle #repurpose
By ensuring the planet remains healthy, we ensure By ensuring the planet remains healthy, we ensure the food we grow is healthy. #WorldFoodSafetyDay2021
5 June is World Environment Day and the theme for 5 June is World Environment Day and the theme for 2021 is Ecosystem Restoration, kicking off the @unitednations Decade of Ecosystem Restoration which runs from 2021 – 2030. Let us prioritise working together to restore degraded ecosystems, protect our healthy ecosystems and ultimately, create a more sustainable, healthy & happy future for all. Here are a few things you can do to take action and to be part of #GenerationRestoration • Refuse, Reduce, Reuse & Recycle • Clean-up your neighbourhood, river systems & coastlines • Re-wild your garden by planting locally indigenous plants • Make sustainable food choices #worldenvironmentday #generationrestoration #sustainableschools #changinglives #natureconnection #ecosystemrestoration #sustainable #sustainabledevelopment
Our in-school lessons are in full swing! This week Our in-school lessons are in full swing! This week we have been spending some time with Bergvliet Primary School - so far their learners have learnt all about insects, food chains, medicinal properties of our indigenous plants, and even fossils! We are looking forward to more exciting lessons with this Sustainable School. If you are looking for practical, fun, Covid-friendly, and CAPS-aligned lessons for your class, email us at bookings@cteet.co.za #inschoollessons #eco #environment #environmentallearning #changinglivesthroughnature #schools #southafrica #sustainableschools

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Live the life you love, love the life you live. My CLP goal is to have the lowest negative impact on the environment.”

– Josiane Habinshuti, Age 14

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YOUTH GROUPS, CLUBS AND OTHER GROUPS

Outdoor programmes that EXCITE, ENRICH and CHANGE THE LIVES of CAPE TOWN’S CHILDREN

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NEWS

INTERN INDUCTION 2019

12th June 2019/by Admin

CLEANING UP FOR WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

12th June 2019/by Admin

MARINE AND COAST WORKSHOP

28th May 2019/by Admin

ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY

15th May 2019/by Admin

RENDANI, A WOMAN IN SCIENCE

12th April 2019/by Admin

WAYS KIDS BENEFIT FROM NATURE

2nd April 2019/by Admin

REFORESTING FUN

19th March 2019/by Admin

CELEBRATING MARINE LIFE

1st March 2019/by Admin
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