COMMUNITY.
COLLABORATION.
CONSERVATION.
We strive to conserve the indigenous fauna and flora of the Zandvlei so that these vital natural resources can benefit all who live in the area and the surrounds.
EDUCATION.
EMPOWERMENT.
ENGAGEMENT.
Zandvlei Trust has a vision to educate local adults and youngsters alike. We want to impart knowledge, skills and a passion for conservation so that the surrounding community can play a more active role in protecting the biodiversity of the area.
PASSION.
PURPOSE.
PROGRESS.
Zandvlei Trust holds regular informative talks and presentations by professionals and experts. These sessions are open to the public and cover topics of interest relating to conservation.
History and management of the Zandvlei Estuary
This short video provides a fascinating insight into the history of the estuary, including the environmental challenges it faces and the approaches being used to sustainably manage the reserve. Narrated by our ExCom Chair David Muller!
Latest News
Vlei Veld Circle conservation awareness project
The Zandlvei Trust supporting exciting new Vlei Veld Circle conservation awareness project The Zandlvei Trust is supporting and exciting new initiative to raise awareness about our incredible but threatened fynbos diversity. Last week planting commenced at the new Vlei Veld Circle, a
An evening with Norman Larsen, learning about the fascinating world of spiders
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night at Zandvlei Estuary Nature Reserve for a talk by renowned Arachnologist Norman Larsen, who presented on the fascinating world of the spiders of the Western Cape. The evening was attended by nearly 60 members, and soon-to-be
Zandvlei Trust 2018: A Year in Review
2018 was a busy and rewarding year for The Zandvlei Trust. Please download and read our summary report to get an impression of all the conservation, education and awareness raising activities that were undertaken over the past year. Thanks to our members for their
Fluttering on the Brink of Extinction
An exciting project being run by the Cape Town Environmental Education Trust - CTEET in partnership with the City of Cape Town, based at Zandvlei Estuary Nature Reserve. The project is trying to save a Critically Endangered butterfly, that is endemic to the Cape Flats