Greenpop Urban Greening: the year of 2016
Our last planting day of the year was at the Hague Primary in Delft, where we saw a very enthusiastic group of grade 7’s meet an equally enthusiastic group of Dutch students to plant 40 trees! We had the absolute fortune of meeting the wonderful Mr. Jerome America, a teacher from the school who shares our green ethos and enthusiasm! “This is a great learning experience for the children. They will learn something today that they will never forget; it is the lessons outside the classroom that stay with you,” says Mr. America, “The children will leave a legacy at this school that they will tell their friends and children about.”
This year we added Bokashi into our compost bins. Bokashi is an inoculated bran that forms part of the anaerobic fermentation process, thereby reducing smells and introducing a natural fertiliser to soil. We also, with much excitement, introduced a beehive to our nursery! Our nursery is looking better than ever and is a safe place to keep all our amazing trees before they find their permanent home!
Thank you to each and every person who contributed, volunteered and supported the mission to green the under-greened! 2016 is an incredible testament to how much can be done with enough passion! We hope that 2017 be just as fruitful!
Interested in Urban Greening? Find out more about the work we do in Cape Town!
Impact In Person: The Value of Food Gardening in Low-Income Communities, with Jessica Kannemeyer
The community members from Christel House South Africa are an inspiring testament to the impact food gardening has.
How Do Trees Communicate?
Scientists have found that trees communicate in various ways, one of them being fascinating fungal networks below the earth.
15 Things You Can Do To Make A Difference On World Environment Day
World Environment Day is organized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and has been held annually since 1974. The goal of the day of action is to promote environmental awareness and draw attention to crucial concerns around our planet’s survival, that require active engagement and commitment. Today, the day represents one of the largest global platforms for environmental action, with millions of participants from around the world. Each World Environment Day focuses on a specific issue that reflects urgent problems and challenges of our time, such as climate change, biodiversity loss or pollution.
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