Greening Urban Spaces: January 2017

Greening Urban Spaces: January 2017

Greening Urban Spaces: January 2017 8 FEBRUARY, 2017 By Ivy Pepin We had just one planting day this month, on January 25th, and it was an energizing way to kick off a fresh new year of urban greening! The sun was already hot on our backs as we loaded up the bakkie to...
Plant a Tree – 10 TREEmendous Reasons to do it Today

Plant a Tree – 10 TREEmendous Reasons to do it Today

10 Reasons to Plant a Tree Today 06 JANUARY, 2017 By Helen McGlead As we set ourselves straight for 2017, it is important to remember our mission! Planting a tree, even one, makes a huge difference. Trees are our lifeline to cleaner air and a healthier environment as...
Greenpop Urban Greening: the year of 2016

Greenpop Urban Greening: the year of 2016

Greenpop Urban Greening: the year of 2016 15 DECEMBER, 2016 By Helen McGlead Greenpop spends each year in a frenzy of activity, loads of hard work and plenty of different events! Our amazing Greenpop team work tirelessly to carry out our mission; to collaborate with...
Meet our Interns: Alec Ilstrup

Meet our Interns: Alec Ilstrup

Meet our Interns: Alec Ilstrup 05 DECEMBER, 2016   By: Emily White Alec was an intern for Greenpop. He worked as their media intern, producing short films for promotion and eco-education and took photos for Greenpop events and activities, even taking over the...
Water less, waste less

Water less, waste less

Water less Waste less 7 NOVEMBER, 2016 By Helen McGlead According to the City of Cape Town, our dams are only at 60% and with a very long and dry summer ahead of us, we all need to take the responsibility to monitor our personal water use! I often cringe at myself...