This is what it's all about. Teaching the next generation to see the wonders of nature, and then sitting back to learn from them when their knowledge surpasses our own.
~ Bernadette Murphy
On Friday the 7th November, nature and outdoor enthusiasts joined the Helderberg Eco-Rangers for a picnic on the lawns of the Helderberg Nature Reserve. The weather was perfect with a still night, clear skies, majestic full moon and comfortable temperatures. While picnics were enjoyed at leisure, the crowd …
Read On »
Christmas is almost here and you’re probably on the hunt for great ideas to give as gifts. But what do you give the that stargazer on your list, the person who is fascinated by the night skies? What about a 2015 Astronomy Observers wall calendar. This …
Read On »
Auke Slottegraaf was our special guest this week and as always his workshop with the Eco-Rangers proved to be popular. Auke has an exceptional way in which he presents his topic to the group. Although the Leopard and Caracal groups have children ranging from 6 …
Read On »
In the Helderberg, we are blessed to have many species of the protea family growing in the wild and in our gardens. With the cold, wet weather, the subject of the Protea made for a fascinating topic to share with our Genet group. So often we …
Read On »
Pond plants can become a nuisance and as a result, our Eco-Ranger children are always keen to spend some time assisting with clearing these plants from the ponds at the Helderberg Nature Reserve. Pond clearing is a great way to allow children to have real child like …
Read On »
