A new renosterveld obsession, almost too small to see
What began as curiosity has become a full-blown passion: to seek out, photograph and identify the miniature marvels that make up the hidden life of renosterveld.
Over 1,000 specimens strong: Growing our renosterveld herbarium
Herbarium specimens are only as good as their collection, pressing and curation; and these have been of the highest quality.
Veld School: “Breathing in nature, to live it”
Our Veld School is a project close to our hearts. Launched back in 2022 with support from the National Lotteries Commission and ENGIE (formerly known as BTE Renewables), the programme invites tomorrow’s botanists, scientists and conservationists into the field to teach them about our natural environment.
Sala kakuhle Renosterveld, until we meet again
Working for the ORCT has been one of the best experiences I have had in my life. I was embraced by a determined and steadfast mentor Dr Odette Curtis-Scott
A busy year for the Veld School: Experiencing nature on our doorstep
One year after the launch of the Veld School, and the Overberg Renosterveld Conservation Trust (ORCT) has touched the lives of 370 learners in the Overberg, showing them the importance of protecting our precious renosterveld.
The journey to becoming a field guide | FGASA
“There are no second chances for first impressions.” These were the words Louis Willemse left the recently graduated field guides after an extensive six-week course hosted at the Haarwegskloof Renosterveld Reserve.