World Wetlands Day, celebrated every year on 2 February, marks the signing of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, an intergovernmental treaty with the mission to conserve wetlands. This day is celebrated to raise public awareness about the importance and value of wetlands. The theme for 2024 is “Wetlands and Human Wellbeing”.

CapeNature's 9th annual Access Week will take place from September 23-29, during which visitors can access 24 selected nature reserves in the Western Cape for free.

In celebration of global Tourism Month theme TOURSIM & GREEN INVESTMENTS, CapeNature is hosting an in-person panel discussion event, taking place this week.

We are excited to announce the #Don'tBeTrashy Drive that will start during the month of September.
The drive includes calendar days such as National Clean Up Day celebrated on 18 September, International Coastal Clean Up Day celebrated on 21 September, and Recycle Week celebrated between 20-26 September.

CapeNature and the Grootbos Green Futures Foundation joined hands to address alien clearing in the Walker Bay Complex and provide skills training through the Foundation's Green Futures College.

At the annual Fynbos Forum, will showcase their work on the conservation of the Cape Mountain Zebra. The presentation will highlight the progress made in protecting this endangered species and the challenges that still lie ahead.

The Garden Route Film Festival will be held from 2-5 August in Mossel Bay, and CapeNature will be participating in this event.

This is an exceptional boost for our local economy, and we are looking forward to seeing you there. Tickets are limited, so don't miss out!

CapeNature is thrilled to share the launch of a new initiative to protect wildlife from snares in the Western Cape!

On 1st August, Marine Protected Areas Day is celebrated.

We recently launched a new project called Greening Initiatives under our Plant One Million Trees campaign.

The Western Cape Environmental Education Friends Handbook was a collaborative undertaking to highlight environmental education offerings that each partner has to offer.