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Sustainable Timber Takes the Stage at Reforest Fest

May 11, 2023 | Stories from the Field

Sustainable timber made headway at Reforest Fest 2023. The Pole Yard’s erected a creative and sustainable stage with FSC-certified wood.

Tasting Wine and Talking Conservation at Reforest Fest 2023

May 9, 2023 | Reforest Fest

Tasting conservation wines at Reforest Fest 2023! An environmentally-friendly wine tasting, with five local sustainable wine farms.

Reforest Fest 2023 – Celebrating the Age of Restoration

May 3, 2023 | Reforest Fest

Reforest Fest 2023 is a wrap! We planted 5001 trees, enjoyed great music, fun activities, and celebrated the age of restoration with family & friends.

Earth Day – Living In Harmony With Our Planet

Apr 20, 2023 | Environmental Awareness

Earth Day reminds us of the often unseen interconnectedness we share with nature and the importance of living harmoniously with our planet.

Celebrating Our Forests

Mar 22, 2023 | Environmental Awareness, Forest Restoration

Forests are home to 80% of land-based life on Earth and make up a third of our planet’s land. The powerful impact of forests reaches us within our homes and in our most industrial environments.

Upcycled Art – Creativity Meets Sustainability

Mar 7, 2023 | Environmental Awareness

Upcycled art is a creative and innovative way to help in building a more sustainable future.

Climate Resilience Through Regenerative Agriculture

Mar 3, 2023 | Environmental Awareness

Regenerative agriculture encourages us to transform our food systems in ways that work with the Earth – not against it.

9½ Ways to be More Environmentally Friendly at Home

Feb 17, 2023 | Environmental Awareness

A list of things you can do to be more environmentally friendly at home, and some motivation to get started!

Herbal Medicine: The Healing Power of Plants

Feb 13, 2023 | Environmental Awareness

Medicinal plants are found in nature and are accessible to everyone. Read about how herbal medicine can heal our bodies and environment.

How Nature Benefits Our Well-Being and Health

Jan 30, 2023 | Environmental Awareness

Nature’s benefits are abundant for our overall wellbeing, from increased cognitive function to mental health benefits and lots more.

Impact In Person: The Value of Food Gardening in Low-Income Communities, with Jessica Kannemeyer

Dec 7, 2022 | Family Food Gardens, Stories from the Field, Urban Greening

The community members from Christel House South Africa are an inspiring testament to the impact food gardening has.

Impact In Person: Creating a home away from home with Tanya van Graan

Nov 23, 2022 | Fynbos for the Future, Stories from the Field, Urban Greening

Greenpop’s Fynbos for the Future programme aims to activate change on the ground in local schools. Principal, Tanya van Graan shares more.

What is Urban Greening, and does it make a difference?

Nov 21, 2022 | Environmental Awareness, Urban Greening

It’s easier than ever to lose touch with nature, and its many benefits. Urban greening aims to change that – here’s how.

Impact in Person: Meet Ola Lawrence and enter the door to “Khoinania”

Nov 17, 2022 | Eden Festival of Action, Forest Restoration

Get to know our Forests For Life partner, Ola Lawrence, and learn about her love for forest restoration and natural beekeeping.

10 years of laughter, community, and impact – Eden Festival of Action

Oct 20, 2022 | Eden Festival of Action, Events, Forest Restoration

Ten years of action, laughter, and community. We wrapped up our 10th and final Eden Festival of Action and are feeling nostalgic and reminiscent, whilst also overjoyed and grateful.