“The Hermanus economy is in fact the environment as it’s based on tourism that relies on the splendour of our beaches, estuaries, mountains, nature reserves, hiking trails and botanical uniqueness”, said Sheraine van Wyk, WCC Eco-Learning Manager. She was speaking at the Hermanus Connect meeting on Tuesday 13 October in the Municipal Auditorium. Hermanus Connect is a newly-formed group of …
WCC at the Walker Bay Bird Fair
The Walker Bay Bird Fair in Stanford promises to be a mega-occasion with birding, talks, exhibits and other attractions, taking place in the last week of February. Whale Coast Conservation will have its own exhibition tent open on Friday the 27 and Saturday 28 February. Do come along and to be part of this international Fair. The theme for the …
Fernkloof Integrated Management Plan
The draft IMP is a good document that has been drawn up with a great deal of input from the Overstrand environmental staff and the Fernkloof Advisory Board. Your comments can make it even better, especially with regard to the types of development you would like to see or not see in the reserve.
Launch of the Cape Whale Coast Hope Spot
The biggest event in December is the launch of the CWC Hope Spot with events in the Overstrand at different venues on the 5th, 6th and 7th of December 2014. Come and join Whale Coast Conservation and be part of the celebrations. WCC has organised a special event for children (by invitation only) at the Stony Point Penguin colony in …
What Does WCC Actually Do?
This question is perhaps not as silly as it seems. Over the years WCC has not only changed our name, but also changed our focus to some extent. Just as a reminder for those who have not been closely involved with the organisation, the next 2 pages of the newsletter illustrate what we do. It reads from top to bottom …
International Coastal Cleanup Day
Whale Coast Conservation and the SA Shark Conservancy joined thousands of people around the world to raise awareness of the detrimental effect of litter on the marine environment. We cleaned up at Gearing’s Point in Hermanus, concentrating on collecting cigarette butts. The litter collected was sorted and tallied for the record. This is part of a campaign …
WCC AGM 2014
All members as well as guests are invited to come to WCC’s 12th AGM on Tuesday 9 September at 17h30 at the Green House. The AGM business will be concluded in 30 minutes and will be followed by a most topical and fascinating talk. TALK ON BABOONS Immediately following the AGM, at about 18h00, guest speaker Matthew Lewis will …
Mayor’s Environmental Awards
The Mayor’s annual Evening of Excellence once again paid tribute to outstanding achievements by the people of the Overstrand. The prestigious Environmental Award and floating trophy is especially valued. Three people were honoured for their contributions to protecting the environment. Sheraine van Wyk, WCC’s Eco-Learning Manager, was honoured for her work in the educational field. She Established the …
WCC Exploring Energy
One event you should not miss is the WCC exhibit “Exploring Energy” at the Hermanus Flower Festival from Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th September. The fabulous Fernkloof Nature Reserve is the setting for the Hermanus Flower Festival which this year pays tribute to botanical explorers, both past and present. These are the people who found and named the thousands of …