“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 and Friends Celebrate Arbor Week in the Overstrand
Arbor Day in Gansbaai Whale Coast Conservation celebrated the first of its Arbor Week tree planting events in Gansbaai. Arbor Day 2015 was graciously hosted by Gansbaai Academia. Headmaster Mr Tommy Wilson, members of staff and learners participated enthusiastically in the planting of indigenous trees – a yellowwood, tree fuchsia and white stinkwood. Councillor for Gansbaai Riana de Coning (fourth …
Arbor Day at Gansbaai Academia
Whale Coast Conservation celebrated the first of its Arbor Week tree planting events in Gansbaai. Arbor Day 2015 was graciously hosted by Gansbaai Academia. Headmaster Mr Tommy Wilson, members of staff and learners participated enthusiastically in the planting of indigenous trees – a yellowwood, tree fuchsia and white stinkwood. Councillor for Gansbaai Riana de Coning (fourth from left) enthusiastically supported …
Electrical Energy Solutions
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All About Abalone
Our talk in May should be of interest to all who live on the Cape Whale Coast. It examines the serious social, political and economic issues around abalone. Dr Serge Raemaekers will be our speaker on Tuesday 19 May at 17h30 at the Green House. His topic is Economic and Social Consequences of Abalone Poaching.
What We Learned About Aquatic Canaries
The WCC February talk by Edward Archer focused on how we can use biological markers to give us information about the health of our waterways – the so-called aquatic canaries. In an area that is chronically short of water we cannot afford to pollute any of it and these indicators can give us early warning when there is a problem.
Talk On Conservation Photography By Peter Chadwick On 17 March
We are thrilled to announce that Peter Chadwick will be the guest speaker at our members’ talk on Tuesday 17 March at 17h30 at the Green House. His topic is “Conservation Photography and Conserving South Africa’s Seabirds”. As a dedicated conservationist, Peter Chadwick has 30 years of strategic and operational conservation experience in terrestrial and marine protected area management. This …
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 …
Mr Sershan Naidoo Visits WCC
All of us at Whale Coast Conservation were delighted and honoured to host Mr Sershan Naidoo, Beneficiary Relations Manager at the National Lotteries Board. The National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund has invested more than R4 million over 3 years in WCC to raise awareness of sustainable living and development in the Overberg region. Mr Naidoo was most encouraging about the …