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WCC Welcomes Lindy Warren
Delray Janse van Rensburg resigned in December to take up a position at Curro School. We wish her great success there. We are delighted to welcome Lindy Warren who will be Manager of WCC’s new Youth Environment Programme. She writes: “I have been actively involved in the institutional activities and program developments at the Two Oceans Aquarium, SOS Shark Centre, …
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 …
Green Tea @ The Green House
You are most cordially invited to join Whale Coast Conservation for green tea, green cake and talking ‘green’ at the Green House on Earth Day. Earth Hour has barely passed and now there is Earth Day. Every year on April 22, over a billion people in 190 countries take action for Earth Day. People plant trees, clean up their communities, …
‘Waste Not, Save A Lot’
LIVING SUSTAINABLY WITH WHALE COAST CONSERVATION With the population and unemployment rising rapidly and social services already strained, it is time for all of us in the Overstrand to look to our future. We must ask ourselves two fundamental questions: – What natural resources does the Overstrand offer to help us to provide a better life for all? – More …
Green House Opening
The Green House, official home of the WCC, was formally opened on 16 April 2013 by the Executive Mayor of the Overstrand, Clr Nicolette Botha-Guthrie. Despite the challenging weather conditions, more than 60 WCC members, staff, guests and interested members of the public attended the event, which took place in the auditorium of the building. Dr Anina Lee welcomed all …
Eco-Schools Award Ceremony
The Award ceremony took place on Tuesday 12 February 2013 at the Green House. There was a good turnout of about 100 educators, learners and guests. The function was opened and the guests welcomed by Dr. Pat Miller, WCC Board member. In her short speech, she apologised on behalf of the older generation to the younger generation present for not …
Eco-Schools Day at the Green House
All our members and friends are cordially invited to spend some time with us at our Eco-Schools Day on Tuesday 12 February, starting at 14h00 when we would like to show you the successes and the challenges we have had with our off-grid technology. We will also show you some of the projects we are planning for the year ahead. …
Whale Coast Conservation’s 10th AGM
Whale Coast Conservation celebrated its 10th birthday AGM on Wednesday 17 October in the Green House. It was the first function to be held in our new premises and by all accounts it was a resounding success. The days leading up to the event were furiously busy. The renovation of the building took on new urgency with Jan scurrying around seeking and …