EnviroKids January 2019 Issue

Bush Pigs Here's one for the kids who love getting their hands dirty! The WESSA Bush Pigs education centre situated in the foothills of the Waterberg Mountains in the Limpopo Province boasts an impressive track record, with many loyal schools revisiting for more than 25 years. At Bush Pigs you will find fun themed programmes that fit into ongoing conservation projects. You will also learn about the interactions between humans, animals and plant life within ecological systems. Here, creative problem solving and critical thinking are encouraged, which promotes personal growth in every child. If your school is based in Gauteng, Limpopo and surrounds, book your next educational camp at Bush Pigs and make unforgettable memories while encouraging young minds to care for the Earth. 082 926 2053 www.bushpigs.org.za

uMngeni Valley WESSA launched the uMngeni Valley Project in 1976 and today the education centre is one of the largest non-governmental environmental education projects in South Africa, with thousands of students participating in courses each year. This 900 hectare reserve starts at the base of the Howick Falls and follows the course of the uMngeni River, passing through mist-belt grasslands and indigenous forests. Take a walk to remember amongst zebra, and spot a variety of other birds, animals and plant life. For the active kids, there's walking trails, moun- tain biking and stargazing, while the panoramic views will keep everyone mesmorised for hours. Turn to page 27 to find out how you can win a trip of a lifetime to uMngeni Valley! 033 330 3941 education@wessa.co.za

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WESSA Education Centres