Mandela Day 2022
Theme
Food gardens, fruit trees and indigenous trees: creating awareness of the connection between food security and climate change
The Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve (CWBR) team partnered with CapeNature to bring a new experience of hands-on educational activities to the Cape Winelands community on Mandela Day. The activity day was hosted in partnership with Stellenbosch Municipality. One-hundred-and-thirteen children and youth from Ida’s Valley participated in the day's event, which was held at the Ida’s Valley Community Sports Field.
The CWBR STEAM-Y (Science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics - for youth) educational trailer was set up in the centre of the sports field. On either side a session was held with participants which included My Body and Biodiversity and its Importance. Surrounding the trailer further out in the field, an Indigenous Medicinal Plants session took place and a Growing Your Own Food session. CapeNature facilitated a session on the Water Cycle highlighting the importance water has in our lives.
Snacks and beverages were supplied by the municipality and sandwiches were donated by Bridge House school, made by students, as part of their Mandela Day 2022 commemoration.
