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The Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve (CWBR) is an Internationally proclaimed area located within the

The Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve was proclaimed by UNESCO in 2007 when it was agreed that the area has special people, an abundance of animals and plants, water reserves of great importance and a unique natural and cultural environment that need to be protected for generations to come. The aim of the CWBR is to create an environment where people can live in harmony with nature, other people, businesses and other activities with the long term benefit for all.

30/09/2026

It has been wonderful to see some familiar faces from Luxembourg this week. Thank you to the two fellows for spending a day with us and getting bee boxes ready for our Heritage Honey Bee ladies. A big welcome to our new volunteer, and great to see a dear previous volunteer 😄

Athénée Action humanitaire

28/09/2026

09/09/2026

As part of the partnership with the WC Department of Agriculture Junior Landcare programme, the Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve eco-educational team are bringing Education on the Move to farm schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg areas.
Topics include Soil Life, Reduce Reuse Recycle, Magnification (binoculars and microscopes), Exploring Biodiversity, and All About Water

08/09/2026

21/08/2026

Ants. Enjoy the republished article, written by Peter Slingsby, and initially released on the Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve website on the 15th February 2019.
Link: https://www.capewinelandsbiosphere.co.za/latest-news/ants

Learn more about the author and the importance of exploration:
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FdeudR8tQw

Athénée Action humanitaire

Why we should appreciate ants. Enjoy the republished article, written by Peter Slingsby, and released on the Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve website on the 15th February 2019.

08/07/2026

On Saturday, the Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve team, together with the family and friends of the participants, celebrated the graduates of the recently completed NQF2 Field and Marine Guide course. Read more about it and watch a video in our lastest article: https://www.capewinelandsbiosphere.co.za/latest-news/nature-custodianship-through-capacitating-community-rooted-guides

Athénée Action humanitaire
De Hoop Collection Nature Reserve

22/06/2026

Follow along with the days activities on the recent outing to Betty's Bay with a Primary School based in Paarl.
Link: https://youtu.be/ARdtw1-NS1I?si=DzAGWPoHIOJEAUhu

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As part of 2026 Youth Month activities, in adition to World Environ...

17/06/2026

For Youth Day this year, the Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve eco-educational team supported two of the recently graduated FGASA NQF2 Field guides in co-facilitating a hike and citizen science activities for the children and youth in their community.

Athénée Action humanitaire

15/06/2026

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