“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 …
Friends of the WCC Library
The WCC Library is in good hands. Friends of the Hermanus Library Jenny Pierce, Hettie Roux and Aletta Horne have made their considerable experience and expertise available to WCC. They will assist Youth Environment Coordinator Shirley Volkwyn to classify, catalogue, organise and cover the extensive library holdings at WCC. These books are available as a resource to schools and the …
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 …
Cleaning Up at Gansbaai Primer
Whale Coast Conservation’s Shirley Volkwyn led a team of enthusiastic learners at Gansbaai Primêr in their contribution to International Coastal Cleanup month. Although the school is not exactly on the coast, they all know that litter on land eventually lands up in the sea. As a fishing community, looking after the ocean that is their livelihood and also sustains life …
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.
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 …
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, …