Day programmes for schools
All CapeNature school programmes are fun, interactive and aligned to the South African national education curriculum.
Find out about species conservation, fire safety, climate change and water awareness – all while having loads of interactive fun!
Here is an idea of what curriculum-aligned eco programmes we have available.
We bring the great outdoors to your school through our 30-minute or one-hour programmes, or visit one of our eco-venues or nature reserves for a longer three-hour programme.
Download our full Programme Guide here:
| Theme | Grade | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Fire | Grade 5 | Fuels; burning fuels; the fire triangle; safety with fire |
| Species conservation | Grade 4 | Living and non-living things; structure of plants and animals (one topic choice for 30 min/1 hr programme) |
| Species conservation | Grade 5 | Plants and animals on earth; different plants and animals (biodiversity); interdependence and animal types (3 hr programme). One topic choice for 30 min/1hr programme |
| Species conservation | Grade 6 | Ecosystems; food webs |
| Energy and climate change | Grade 4 | Energy for life; energy from the sub; energy chains |
| Energy and climate change | Grade 7 | Sources of energy (renewable or non-renewable); insulation and energy saving; conserving electricity in the home |
| Energy and climate change | Grade 7 | Weather and climate change; the greenhouse effect; global warming (the atmosphere) |
| Water | Grade 4 | The water cycle; the water around us (solid, liquid, gas) |
| Water | Grade 6 | Mixtures, the arrangement of particles, dissolving; process to purify water |
Reserves that offer day programmes for schools:
Goshawk Eco-venue
Goshawk Eco-venue at Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve offers a wide range of activities for different sized groups. Have a look at the fact sheet below for more information.
Ironwood Eco-venue
Ironwood Eco-venue at Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve offers a curriculum-aligned eco-programme available seven days a week. Have a look at the fact sheet below for more information.
Isele Eco-venue
Isele Eco-venue at Driftsands Nature Reserve is only a short drive from Cape Town and offers an eco-programme for up to 50 learners. Find out more in our brochure.
Related reserves
Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve
Vrolijkheid is a striking, rugged nature reserve in the Breede River valley, about 15km south of Robertson on the road to McGregor. The rocky landscape is starkly beautiful, dominated by patches of succulents, dwarf trees and shrubs.
Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve
Originally known as Melkhoutskraal, the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve encompasses 250 hectares of indigenous forest in the Langeberg region, close to Heidelberg. It has only been a reserve since 1986 and was declared a World Heritage Site in 2004.
De Hoop Nature Reserve
De Hoop is one of the largest natural areas managed by CapeNature. This beautiful reserve is a favourite for hikers, cyclists, bird and whale watchers. The reserve, which is 34 000 hectares, is just three hours from Cape Town, in the Overberg.