The WESSA Algoa Bay Branch October 2023 alien clearing will be on Saturday 14 October 2023 at Sardinia Bay from 09:00 – 11:00. This is part of WESSA's ongoing efforts to stem the spread of the Rooikrans alien invader in this beautiful spot. This invasive species is still seriously threatening the sensitive indigenous bush. The objective is to eradicate these alien plants and give the local vegetation a good chance to recover and re-establish itself. Your time and effort over the months is … [Read more...] about Down With Aliens, Down
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Join WESSA for International Coastal Clean-Up Day on Saturday 16 September 2023
The Algoa Bay Branch of WESSA will again be participating in the International Coastal Clean-Up Day on Saturday 16 September 2023. We will be cleaning the beach area at the Admiralty Way/Marine Drive Beacon from 09:30 to 11:30 come rain or shine. You may recall that last year our coordinated ICC efforts managed to cover every main beach in our metro and involved over two hundred citizens. We’re keen to improve on that sterling effort and need your help to do so. Sustainable Seas Trust … [Read more...] about Join WESSA for International Coastal Clean-Up Day on Saturday 16 September 2023
Fancy Chopping a Few Aliens Down to Size?
The WESSA Algoa Bay Branch September 2023 alien clearing will be on Saturday 09 September 2023 at Sardinia Bay from 09:00 – 11:00. This is part of our ongoing efforts to stem the spread of the Rooikrans alien invader in this beautiful spot. This invasive species is still seriously threatening the sensitive indigenous bush. The objective is to eradicate these alien plants and give the local vegetation a good chance to recover and re-establish itself. Your time and effort over the months is … [Read more...] about Fancy Chopping a Few Aliens Down to Size?
Give your 67 Minutes to WESSA
The July 2023 WESSA Algoa Bay Branch beach clean-up will be part of a Metro-wide clean-up effort by various organisations manning many "spots" throughout NMB, to celebrate Mandela Week (17 - 23 July). WESSA's clean-up will be in Summerstrand starting at the Beacon at the intersection of Marine Drive and Admiralty Way, on Saturday 22 July 2023 from 09:30 to 10:37 (67 minutes). For many reasons this stretch of coastline has a serious litter problem and needs regular and ongoing clean-ups. We … [Read more...] about Give your 67 Minutes to WESSA
WESSA ABB World Oceans Day Beach Clean-Up
To celebrate World Oceans Day, the WESSA Algoa Bay branch beach clean-up this month, will be at the Cape Recife beach on Saturday 10 June 2023 from 09:30 to 10:30. To get there, coming from Summerstrand, you turn left off Marine Drive towards Pine Lodge Resort. Drive past Pine Lodge and stop at the boom which is the entrance to the Cape Recife Nature Reserve. Tell the security person there that you are participating in the WESSA/SANCCOB beach clean-up and he or she will let you through. Drive … [Read more...] about WESSA ABB World Oceans Day Beach Clean-Up
Deputy Minister Mabudafhasi receives the Wessa Life-Time Achivers Award for Conservation
Deputy Minister Mabudafhasi receives the Wessa Life-Time Achivers Award for Conservation: Today, the Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture, Ms Rejoice Mabudafhasi received the Life-Time Achievers Award for Conservation from the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA). “In celebration of the WESSA’s 90th anniversary of Caring for the Earth, we are delighted to present the Honourable Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi with one of 90 Lifetime Conservation Achiever … [Read more...] about Deputy Minister Mabudafhasi receives the Wessa Life-Time Achivers Award for Conservation
Safe Drop off for old electronic equipment
The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) is requesting the public to drop off all their old electronic equipment at the WESSA Offices at 2 Lawrence Street, Central, on Saturday from 9:00 to 1:00 pm. Anything smaller than a microwave, like old cell phones, chargers, keyboards, kettles etc. will be gratefully accepted. … [Read more...] about Safe Drop off for old electronic equipment
Humewood Regains Blue Flag Status
The Humewood Beach Office was the scene of smiling faces this morning as Councillor Babalwa Lobishe helped Morgan Griffith, the Provincial Project Co-Ordinator for WESSA, raise the Blue Flag over Humewood beach once again. Executive Director of EDRS, Zolile Sizawana was; "...excited to have once again gained Blue Flag Status for Humewood beach", and continued by saying that it had been a "tough job in light of the financial constraints the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has been labouring … [Read more...] about Humewood Regains Blue Flag Status
