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The UWC Nature Reserve Unit offers Environmental Education and training, an indigenous nursery, and manages the Cape Flats Nature Reserve to provide a safe space for conducting research and a public space to enjoy and relax.

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION REMINDERThe UWC Nature Reserve Unit’s second Nature Photography Competition celebrated the...
07/10/2026

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION REMINDER

The UWC Nature Reserve Unit’s second Nature Photography Competition celebrated the remarkable biodiversity and natural heritage found right on the university’s doorstep, inviting students to discover the Cape Flats Nature Reserve through the lens of photography.

The “Discovering Our Natural Heritage” exhibition, was launched in the UWC Library on 22 September, fittingly during Heritage month. Twenty-four photographs were selected for the exhibition, with winners announced in both camera and cell phone categories, alongside a Crowd Favourite chosen through public voting.

The exhibition will be on display until end October at the UWC Library, Level 4.

We hope this exhibition invites you too, to look closer, connect with nature, and discover the remarkable natural heritage right on UWC’s doorstep.

OCTOBER SCREENSAVER CALENDARThe turn of the month brings a shift in the seasons, and nature has a beautiful way of sendi...
01/10/2026

OCTOBER SCREENSAVER CALENDAR

The turn of the month brings a shift in the seasons, and nature has a beautiful way of sending us signs of hope and renewal. If you’ve been looking for inspiration today, look closely at the wild spaces around you.

The White Butterfly: In the natural world, metamorphosis is the ultimate symbol of transformation. Spotting a white butterfly is a gentle reminder of pure new beginnings, spiritual growth, and the quiet resilience of life.

Yellow is the color of energy, clarity, and the sun that fuels our ecosystems, that sparks optimism and reminds us of the joy found in protecting our planet.

I hope you feel inspired next time you see the Cabbage White butterfly cross your path in the reserve.

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We are hosting our annual Biodiversity Survey this year from Monday 12th - Saturday 17th October. We hope that you are a...
25/09/2026

We are hosting our annual Biodiversity Survey this year from Monday 12th - Saturday 17th October.

We hope that you are able to join us...no expertise needed, just your enthusiasm to photograph what you find.

If you are available, please fill in the booking form with the day that would suit you best.
If you have any queries, please contact Laurenda van Breda at [email protected].

NOTE: The invite deadline says 5th October, but if you are able to let me know sooner, I would appreciate that.

Booking Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1McvBRAzpZtVSvLe6Ds-7jyUdziTo_a_JueyoutfsQzc/edit

We look forward to having you join us.

PS…this amazing photograph was taken by one of our students, Hlakanipha Mntuyedwa for our Nature Photography Competition. It is one of our Top 24 currently exhibited at UWC’s Library, level 4.

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We are hosting our annual Biodiversity Survey this year from Monday 12th - Saturday 17th October. We hope that you are a...
25/09/2026

We are hosting our annual Biodiversity Survey this year from Monday 12th - Saturday 17th October.

We hope that you are able to join us...no expertise needed, just your enthusiasm to photograph what you find.

If you are available, please fill in the booking form with the day that would suit you best.
If you have any queries, please contact Laurenda van Breda at [email protected].

NOTE: The invite deadline says 5th October, but if you are able to let me know sooner, I would appreciate that.

Booking Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1McvBRAzpZtVSvLe6Ds-7jyUdziTo_a_JueyoutfsQzc/edit

We look forward to having you join us.

PS…this amazing photograph was taken by one of our students, Hlakanipha Mntuyedwa for our Nature Photography Competition. It is one of our Top 24 currently exhibited at UWC’s Library, level 4.

25/09/2026

What a wonderful launch! Our Nature Photography Exhibition was a huge success, and the feedback has been incredibly complimentary. ❤️

Thank you to each and every person who entered our competition. Without you sharing your photographs, your creativity and your love for nature, this event simply would not be possible.

The submissions were truly amazing, and we hope you are as proud of your photographs as we are to have them on display.

A huge congratulations to our Top 24, our Camera and Cellphone category winners, and our Crowd Favourite winner!🏆

A very special thank you to our external judges, Monique Heystek, Carmen Lorainne and Christiaan Cloete,who generously gave their time and expertise throughout the competition. They worked their way through an incredible 196 submissions, spending many hours carefully considering each photograph. But their involvement didn’t stop there. They also put time aside to join our Photowalks, sharing their knowledge, offering guidance and helping our students develop their photography skills. And to top it all off, they joined us at the exhibition launch and shared their insights and inspiration with our audience. We are incredibly grateful for their generosity and commitment to supporting our students and this initiative.

To everyone who joined us for the Photowalks — thank you for coming along, exploring the reserve with us and sharing your enthusiasm for photography and nature.

The exhibition will be on display until the end of October, so there’s still plenty of time to bring along your friends and family to see the incredible photographs captured by our UWC community.

You may view all the qualifying submissions at the link below: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Lr3wLPQyNCl9GEIxyN6-RdBRGKIM6BN2?usp=sharing

Thank you for helping us celebrate and Discover Our Natural Heritage.

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VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE PHOTOGRAPH taken in the Cape Flats Nature Reserve to help us choose a CROWD FAVORITE winner!! Vi...
21/09/2026

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE PHOTOGRAPH taken in the Cape Flats Nature Reserve to help us choose a CROWD FAVORITE winner!!
View the exhibition in the Library, Level 4 and complete the form by selecting your favorite 😍

Voting closes 12h00 Tuesday 22 September.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mCdYsN4ISFuWgZC5WV_6Qn_o5H-VjfGnIDzOS9rXCmc/edit

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PLANT SALE REMINDER: WEDNESDAY 23rd SeptemeberPLEASE BOTE: Due to the public holiday next week, we are having on our pla...
17/09/2026

PLANT SALE REMINDER: WEDNESDAY 23rd Septemeber

PLEASE BOTE: Due to the public holiday next week, we are having on our plant sale on the Wednesday 23rd so that you may enjoy a 'long weekend' of gardening.

For this month, Sideroxylon inerme (Milkwood) will be on special, with a 10% discount, helping to raise awareness and encourage tree planting during Arbor month.

Sideroxylon inerme is a beautiful indigenous evergreen tree, valued for its dense, glossy foliage, shade, and ability to provide food and shelter for wildlife. It is a hardy, long-lived tree that makes an excellent addition to indigenous and water-wise gardens.

Selected groundcovers are now R5.

PLANT SALE REMINDER!! Wednesday, 23rd SeptemberDue to the public holiday next week, our plant sale will be on WEDNESDAY ...
17/09/2026

PLANT SALE REMINDER!! Wednesday, 23rd September

Due to the public holiday next week, our plant sale will be on WEDNESDAY 23rd September.

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📸 ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT! 📸The countdown is on! There are just 3 days left to submit your entries to the UWC Nature Photograph...
03/09/2026

📸 ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT! 📸

The countdown is on! There are just 3 days left to submit your entries to the UWC Nature Photography Competition.

📅 Deadline: Sunday, 6 September

Amazing prizes are up for grabs!
Showcase your photography and creativity.


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