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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

Congratulations, Cape Town! We have been declared Congratulations, Cape Town! We have been declared the official winner of two categories in the 2021 City Nature Challenge, with 71 142 observations uploaded and 4766 species recorded. Well done to everyone who took part and helped shine a spotlight on our city's incredible biodiversity. Our Conservation Leaders participated in the challenge, recording observations during their hike from Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens to Constantia Nek. Well done to these young Conservation Leaders and CTEET staff for recording over 870 observations. Email sustainableschools@cteet.co.za to find out how your learners can become a part of our Conservation Leadership Project. #Sustainableschools #Schoolprogramme #SouthAfrica #Changemakers #Sustainability #changinglivesthroughnature #natureconnect #citynaturechallenge2021 #inaturalist #cityofcapetown
We love teaching outside - about nature, in nature We love teaching outside - about nature, in nature. One of our favourite lessons to run at schools focuses on medicinal and other useful indigenous plants. It is even better when there is an indigenous garden to enhance the educational experience. Teaching learners about the value of the incredible plant diversity we are surrounded by, beyond the role it plays as part of a healthy functioning ecosystem. Here are some examples of plants that are still used today: . Cancer bush (Lessertia frutescens) - used as an immune booster . Bitter aloe (Aloe ferox) - used to treat skin conditions . Albertinia thatching reed (Thamnochortus insignis) - used to thatch roofs . Rooibos tea (Aspalathus linearis) - a delicious drink Do you have a favourite indigenous plant that has any interesting uses? Comment down below and share your knowledge. #Sustainableschools #Schoolprogramme #SouthAfrica #Changemakers #Sustainability #changinglivesthroughnature #natureconnect
Welcome back to Term 2. We hope everyone had a go Welcome back to Term 2. We hope everyone had a good break and is ready to take on the new term. We're excited to announce that registration for our Sustainable School's Programme is still open. We've made teaching and learning about our environment fun, easy and accessible. Don't miss out, sign your school up today, and let's start working together towards a more sustainable future. Send us a mail at: sustainableschools@cteet.co.za to start your registration process. We're excited to start taking action together! #Sustainableschools #Schoolprogramme #SouthAfrica #Changemakers #Sustainability #changinglivesthroughnature #natureconnect
The exciting City Nature Challenge Cape Town start The exciting City Nature Challenge Cape Town starts today! Have you begun hunting? Show us your observations... #CityNatureChallenge2021 #BioBingo #ShareYourPics
Saving the endangered Disa draconis In partnersh Saving the endangered Disa draconis In partnership with the City of Cape Town's Biodiversity Management Branch, the Cape Town Environmental Education Trust has initiated a project which aims to secure the future of an endangered orchid species (Disa draconis), found at False Bay Nature Reserve, and of which only six plants remain. This orchid is reduced to a few populations between the West Coast and the Cape Peninsula, however observed differences in the flower morphology of the separate populations indicates that the lowland sandplain populations, such as that at False Bay Nature Reserve, could be genetically different and therefore warrants some conservation action. The first step in securing the future of the population is to create an ex-situ population (a population grown and kept separate from the original population to safeguard the genetics for the species), for which the help of experts is needed! The project has been able to partner with Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden and the Institute for Plant Biotechnology at Stellenbosch University. This week the team were in the lab sowing seeds onto sterile culture media with the hope of propagating more plants.
Let’s do this Cape Town! The City Nature Challen Let’s do this Cape Town! The City Nature Challenge starts on Friday, 30 April. With Cape Town declared the most biodiverse city in the world, it should not be hard to rake in the most observations. Invite your friends, family, work colleagues and teams - and compete with them too! Download the free iNaturalist app to document your observations, growing, creeping, or posing for the perfect shot… Here is a guideline on getting started: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/getting+started
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Light at the end of the tunnel! The Cape Town En Light at the end of the tunnel! The Cape Town Environmental Education Trust has installed two toad tunnels along Peninsula Road in Zeekoevlei to allow the endangered Western Leopard Toad (Sclerophrys pantherina) to pass under and avoid being hit by cars. Currently the area is a dangerous one for these toads who cross the road on their way to the wetlands during the breeding season. The project will also allow a host of other fauna to cross the road safely – another trailblazing initiative, which serves the greater good. Full story here: https://cteet.co.za/2021/04/20/peninsula-toads-get-the-inside-track/
The long wait is over and two tunnels are finally The long wait is over and two tunnels are finally installed on Peninsula Road, Zeekoevlei, to allow the endangered Western Leopard Toad (Sclerophrys pantherina) to pass under and avoid being hit by cars. The project will help a host of other fauna to cross the roadway safely. We are very proud of this initiative and we look forward to the upcoming rainy season to see the animals making use of the tunnels. Thanks to our partners and all those that made this project a reality! #cteet #westernleopardtoad #endangeredspecies #CapeTown #conservation #speciesconservation #conservationinitiative
Prescribed ecological burn ignited this morning at Prescribed ecological burn ignited this morning at Zonnestraal Farm, Wynberg Hill, in an effort to resurrect an extinct protea, the Wynberg Conebush (Leucadendron grandiflorum). Once the natural vegetation returns after the burn, regular flora surveys will be carried out in the hopes of rediscovering this remarkable species.
Today is World Health Day Health and wellbeing is Today is World Health Day Health and wellbeing is integral to a happy life. At CTEET we believe health is about the physical, mental and social aspects. Health and wellbeing makes an important contribution to economic progress, as healthy populations live longer and are more productive. Social progress undeniably has economic benefits for all. The theme for this year's global health awareness day is "Building a fairer, healthier world". Our programmes aim to do just that. CTEET recognises that our wellbeing is inextricably linked to the natural world and that we need to sustain it for our own benefit and that of others. We call on your support to join us in building a fairer, healthier world. Your contribution can help us close the socio-economic gaps by building resilience in our youth and giving them the skills to forge a career in the Green Economy, or if they do not choose to follow such a career, to emerge as responsible citizens and live sustainably to benefit all. For more information on how we positively impact the lives of youth in South Africa, please visit our website. To support our programmes, please make a donation to: Cape Town Environmental Education Trust Acc.No.: 272120456 Bank: Standard Bank Branch: Kromboom Branch Code: 051001 NB. Please use your name and/or contact number as a reference or email your deposit slip to jackis@cteet.co.za
This year, in addition to encouraging supporters t This year, in addition to encouraging supporters to switch off non-essential lights, Earth Hour is debuting its first-ever "Earth Hour Virtual Spotlight." In the same way collectively switching off has turned entire streets, buildings, and city skylines dark - an unmissable sight that drew public attention to the most important issues facing our planet - the Earth Hour Virtual Spotlight aims to take over global social media feeds for an hour and beyond, recreating the same unmissable sight online. Read more about it here: https://www.earthhour.org/new-in-2021 #EarthHour2021

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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

SPECIAL PROGRAMMES WE OFFER:

CAPS-BASED

LEADERSHIP AND TEAMBUILDING

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YOUTH GROUPS, CLUBS AND OTHER GROUPS

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

EXPERIENCE LIVES CHANGING
THE NUMBERS

CHILDREN INVOLVED IN PROGRAMMES

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CHILDREN ATTENDED CAMPS

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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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OUR MISSION

Supporting the preservation of Cape Town's unique
and biodiverse natural heritage through education,
training and conservation initiatives

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Westlake conservation centre
Corner of Steenberg Rd & Ou Kaapse Weg
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