Greyton Conservation Society

28/08/2026

On Wednesday, Francois and Thabo had the opportunity to spend some time in the field with Grant Forbes from the Overberg Renosterveld Trust, learning about practical and sustainable erosion control.

We were introduced to a number of different erosion-control techniques and, importantly, how to assess an erosion problem and choose an appropriate intervention.

The day was a great opportunity to broaden our knowledge and build practical skills that we can bring back home and apply to erosion-control work in and around the Greyton Nature Reserve.

A big thank you to Grant, and Rupert of Wild Restoration for facilitating this collaboration and giving us the opportunity to learn. 🌱

17/07/2026

🌿 Safeguarding the Beautiful Nature That Surrounds Us 🌿

Join us for the launch of the Greyton Nature Programme and discover an exciting vision for the future of Greyton’s natural landscapes.

📍 DRC Hall, Main Road, Greyton
📅 Tuesday, 21 July
🕠 5:30pm for 6:00pm

🌿 Learn about the proposed Nature Reserve extension
🎥 Watch incredible wildlife and trail camera footage
🍷 Enjoy local wine tasting and snacks
🎨 Nature-inspired activities for children
🍜 Delicious soup by ZUP for sale
🚁 Plus, stand a chance to WIN a breathtaking helicopter flight over Greyton’s mountains!

Help us safeguard and protect the place we all love.

Everyone is welcome!

PLEASE SHARE FAR AND WIDE AND INVITE RESIDENTS AND NEIGHBORS PERSONALLY

19/06/2026

🌿 Launching the Greyton Nature Programme 🌿

A Greyton Conservation Society’s initiative bringing together nature reserve management, alien clearing and the human–wildlife interface, in partnership with Wild Restoration and The Sophia Foundation.

The official launch is happening on 21 July — and if you live in Greyton, or have a special connection to this incredible place, we’d love you to join us! 💚
📍 DRC Hall, Main Road
📅 Tuesday 21 July
⏰ 5.30pm for 6pm
Come along to:
🌿 Learn more about the programme and the proposed Nature Reserve extension
🎥 Watch inspiring videos and trail camera footage
🤝 Meet the teams working to protect our natural environment
🍷 Enjoy local wine tasting and snacks
💬 Share what you love about Greyton’s natural landscapes
✨ Help shape the future of the programme
🎨 Join nature-inspired art activities for children, led by Greyton House Village School

07/06/2026

COEXISTENCE AROUND THE WORLD

Coyotes were widespread throughout the city of San Francisco in the early 1900s. However, a government-sponsored campaign that encouraged residents to poison or shoot this native species led to them vanishing from the area. More than 75 years passed before they re-emerged in the city in the early 2000s, a testament to their resilience and adaptability. There is now a steady population estimated at around 100 individuals, but co-existence between an apex predator and city-dwelling people is not without its challenges. Generally speaking, though, scientists say it is not the coyotes of San Francisco that are the problem, but humans. Fishermen leave bait on piers, picnickers leave scraps in parks, rubbish bins spill over with detritus that the coyotes relish and some locals break the law and intentionally feed them. (Photo: Loren Elliott, United States, Shortlist, Professional Competition, Wildlife & Nature, Sony World Photography Awards 2026)

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-04-08-sony-world-competition-outstanding-wildlife-and-nature-photography-from-around-the-world/?dm_source=blocks-horizontal&dm_medium=card-link&dm_campaign=inform

05/06/2026

With partners like Wild Restoration, we can broaden our impact beyond the borders of the Greyton Nature Reserve, to the Riviersonderend Mountain Range, and beyond!

Listen to Ethan Nel's comment about shrugging off the pines.

Enjoy!

A film that celebrates the Riviersonderend Mountains and Wild Resto...

04/06/2026

Join us this coming Tuesday as we elect the future.

28/05/2026

Save the Date

Tuesday 9 June 17:30 for 18:00 at the Country Village Clubhouse

28/04/2026

New computers!

Thank you to Guardians of the Deep NPC's Sally Sivewright and Justin Vandre of Tenacity Computing for donating fully reconditioned computers for our Greyton Nature Program.

This is such an amazing program that you're running, Sally. If anyone has an old computer Sally will gladly take it off your hands, get it reconditioned ready for distribution to worthy Conservation NGOs or programmes.

Here is Mike K**k receiving the computers from Sally.

Thank you Baboon Matters for putting us in touch.

https://www.facebook.com/share/17YankuwKJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

08/04/2026

10th April Deadline for Applications.
Don't delay!

The Greyton Conservation Society is seeking a Conservation Manager to lead the Greyton Nature Program, a growing initiative working to strengthen conservation in the Greyton Nature Reserve and surrounding corridors and village.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining strategy, field management, partnerships, and community engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with rangers, residents, and partner organisations to implement practical conservation actions, alien clearing, and habitat stewardship. This includes managing a compassionate baboon co-existence programme.

This is a unique opportunity for a self-motivated conservation professional, with strong leadership skills, the ability to work independently, and fluency in English and Afrikaans, that is able to be based in Greyton or surrounding villages full time.

If you are committed to practical conservation and enjoy working with both people and landscapes in a beautiful place, we would like to hear from you.
Full job description and application details available on the Greyton Conservation Society website: https://greytonconservationsociety.com/greyton-nature-programme/

23/03/2026

JOB ALERT March 2026

The Greyton Conservation Society is seeking a Conservation Manager to lead the Greyton Nature Program, a growing initiative working to strengthen conservation in the Greyton Nature Reserve and surrounding corridors and village.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining strategy, field management, partnerships, and community engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with rangers, residents, and partner organisations to implement practical conservation actions, alien clearing, and habitat stewardship. This includes managing a compassionate baboon co-existence programme.

This is a unique opportunity for a self-motivated conservation professional, with strong leadership skills, the ability to work independently, and fluency in English and Afrikaans, that is able to be based in Greyton or surrounding villages full time.

If you are committed to practical conservation and enjoy working with both people and landscapes in a beautiful place, we would like to hear from you.

Full job description and application details available on the Greyton Conservation Society website: https://greytonconservationsociety.com/greyton-nature-programme/