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Table Mountain Fund
Centre for Biodiversity Conservation,
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens,
Rhodes Drive, Newlands,
South Africa, 7735

Tel: +27 21 657 6663
Email: tmf@wwf.org.za

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Protecting and restoring the natural wilderness of Table Mountain and the rich biodiversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom. #fynbosforever

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗠𝗙-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘕𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘎𝘦𝘯

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗠𝗙-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

𝘕𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘎𝘦𝘯 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴: 𝘈 𝘔𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘙𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘐𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦

This project aims to strengthen long-term river rehabilitation and community stewardship along the Mosselbank River by creating opportunities for young people from Fisantekraal to become involved in the ongoing restoration of their local river.

Over three years, five young people will be recruited and trained each year as part of the existing Mosselbank River Conservation Team. Through hands-on restoration work and structured mentorship, experienced team members will share practical, field-based knowledge while helping to build local conservation skills and capacity.

The programme will provide training in alien clearing, indigenous planting, water quality monitoring, reporting and site maintenance, alongside opportunities to develop administrative and leadership skills. Environmental education and community outreach will also be expanded, while partnerships with landowners along the Mosselbank River are strengthened.

By combining river rehabilitation with youth development and community engagement, the project aims to build a pathway towards a dedicated, locally based river management team that can help sustain rehabilitation, monitoring and conservation efforts into the future, while improving biodiversity and ecological function along the river corridor.

𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁: 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗡𝗣𝗖 - @mosselbankconservationteam

Credit: Elizabeth Maans

#fynbospride #fynbosforever #tmfinthefield #riverconservation #environmentaleducation

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗠𝗙-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘢

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗠𝗙-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴: 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

Wild Hearts aims to connect pre-school children in the Cape Floristic Region with the natural world through structured, curriculum-aligned environmental learning that builds early awareness, curiosity and care for nature.

The programme introduces young learners to key ecosystems and species of the fynbos biome, including wetlands, pollinators, indigenous plants and wildlife. Through 18 interactive lessons using play, storytelling and hands-on activities, children are encouraged to explore the natural world and develop positive environmental attitudes from an early age.

The project will train and mentor 32 Early Childhood Development teachers to deliver these fynbos-focused learning experiences, reaching approximately 1,800 children in the Barrydale/Montagu area and the South Peninsula of Cape Town. Learners will also have opportunities for immersive nature-based experiences at sites including Sanbona Wildlife Reserve and Cape Point.

By helping children build a meaningful connection with nature from an early age, Wild Hearts aims to lay the foundations for a lasting awareness of, and care for, the unique biodiversity of the Cape Floristic Region.

𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁: Made Better Together Foundation - @mbtfoundation

#environmentaleducation #capefloralkingdom #capefloristicregion #TMFInTheField #FynbosPride #FynbosForever

Credit: Leandrie van Deventer and Made Better Together Foundation

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗠𝗙-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗠𝗙-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘺𝘯𝘣𝘰𝘴: 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘦𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸

Roots in the Fynbos is a collaborative wilderness education programme designed by the Cape Leopard Trust and Sustainable Ceder to reconnect young people with the beauty and fragility of the Cape Floristic Region.

Through a series of two-night wilderness camps, learners explore the Cederberg mountains, discover the remarkable diversity of the fynbos biome, deepen their understanding of nature conservation, and take part in hands-on restoration efforts of the critically endangered Clanwilliam cedar tree.

The plight of the cedar trees and the leopards of the Cederberg mountains offers a powerful opportunity to cultivate empathy, shift perceptions, and inspire a commitment to conservation.

By connecting young people with their natural heritage, the programme aims to nurture informed, resilient and passionate custodians who are equipped to help protect the Cape Floristic Region.

𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁: @capeleopardtrust in collaboration with @sustainableceder

#fynbospride #fynbosforever #environmentaleducation #TMFInTheField #cederbergmountains #youthinconservation

Credit: @capeleopardtrust

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗠𝗙-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘔𝘶𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘯𝘣𝘦

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗠𝗙-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

𝘔𝘶𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘯𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘨 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘞𝘦𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘌𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘞𝘦𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘺𝘯𝘣𝘰𝘴 (𝘗𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘦 3)

This project represents the final phase of a long-term initiative to restore degraded areas of Muizenberg Park and transform them into a functional indigenous wetland fynbos mosaic.

Building on wetland and stream rehabilitation completed in 2024 and expanded wetland and lily pond restoration completed in 2025, Phase 3 will restore approximately 700 m² of heavily degraded lawn through invasive clearing, soil rehabilitation and planting of locally appropriate and critically endangered fynbos species.

The project will also expand and deepen existing water features and create seasonal basins to provide additional habitats for amphibians and birdlife, including the Western Leopard Toad.

Low-impact pathways and wooden bridges will improve access to the restored area, creating opportunities for environmental education and for the community to experience and connect with indigenous fynbos within an urban setting.

𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁: @muizenbergpark in partnership with @fynboslife and the @cityofcapetown.

#communityconservation #fynbospride #fynbosforever #urbanconservation #environmentaleducation #fynbosrestoration #TMFInTheField

Credit: Div Maritz

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗠𝗙-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 Earlier this ye

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗠𝗙-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱

Earlier this year, the Table Mountain Fund invited organisations across the Cape Floristic Region to submit concept proposals aligned with our Care and Pride Programmes, supporting initiatives that strengthen conservation action, deepen appreciation for fynbos, and build more inclusive connections between people and nature.

The response was incredible. Following a careful consultation and review process, we’re proud to introduce the thirteen projects selected as the newest recipients of TMF funding.

1. @amavaoluntu
Project: Youth Fynbos Futures

2. @capeleopardtrust in partnership with @sustainableceder
Project: Roots in the Fynbos: Where Cedars and Custodians Grow

3. @conservationoutcomes in partnership with @capenature
Project: EcoSync

4. Friends of @muizenbergpark
Project: Muizenberg Park Wetland Rehabilitation: Reconnecting Community to Critically Endangered Cape Lowland Wetland Fynbos (Phase 3)

5. @wild_restoration in partnership with Reweaver Studios
Project: Genadendal Reimagined: Living Heritage, Landscapes & Local Futures

6. 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁
Project: Fynbos custodians: Community-based stewardship and immersive tourism in the Cape Floristic Region

7. @gvbconservancy
Project: Growing Pride: Community champions for indigenous green spaces

8. @kogelbergbiosphere
Project: Growing Fynbos Guardians for the Grabouw Forest Area

9. @mbtfoundation
Project: Wild Hearts Connecting Communities to Conservation

10. @mosselbankconservationteam
Project: NextGen Nature Stewards: A Mosselbank River Conservation Team Initiative

11. @natureconnectsa
Projects: Small grants facility as a mechanism to advance conservation and the green economy in the Cape Floristic Region

12. @overbergrenosterveld
Project: Renosterveld-skool: Learning from the Last Renosterveld

13. @university_of_cape_town
Project: Once were here

Over the coming weeks, we look forward to introducing each of the thirteen funded projects and sharing the people, places and ideas behind them.

📸 MBTF, CLT, De Wett Cronje, Heather D'Alton

As we close out July, we bid farewell to Bongani M

As we close out July, we bid farewell to Bongani Mnisi as he steps down from the Table Mountain Fund Board after nine years of dedicated service.

Over the years, Bongani has brought passion, wisdom, energy and plenty of laughter to every meeting, field visit and discussion. Whether abseiling into the Oorlogskloof gorges, lending his unmistakable voice to our 21st birthday celebrations, engaging meaningfully with learners supported through TMF-funded projects, or encouraging us to think bigger and bolder, he has left an indelible mark on our organisation.

Bongani's lasting legacy has to be his unwavering commitment to keeping people at the heart of conservation. He challenged us to think beyond protecting nature alone, reminding us that conservation is most powerful when it creates lasting opportunities and benefits for the people connected to these landscapes. It is a legacy that will continue to guide and inspire us, and one he can be truly proud of.

Bongani, thank you for your unwavering commitment, thoughtful leadership, infectious enthusiasm and friendship over the past nine years. While we'll certainly miss your presence around the boardroom table, we're grateful that our paths will continue to cross.

#fynbospride #fynbosforever #ourpeople #TMFInTheField #capefloristicregion #conservationchampions

The Table Mountain Fund team will be taking a shor

The Table Mountain Fund team will be taking a short break and stepping out of the office to rest, reset, and spend time in nature.

We’ll be back in the office on 20 July, ready to continue our work protecting the Cape Floristic Region and its extraordinary biodiversity.

For those taking time off over the school holidays, we wish you a restful break.

Credit: @jacqmaraisphoto

𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱 Earlier this month, our Project

𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱

Earlier this month, our Project Manager, Carla Wood, and Trustee, Jasper Slingsby, together with their families, joined the Keeping it Wild weekend in the Cederberg, hosted by @love_our_trails and @sustainableceder.

The weekend brought together conservation practitioners, land stewards, and partners for a hands-on experience in one of the Cape Floristic Region’s most remarkable landscapes. It was a meaningful opportunity to connect with work on the ground and reflect on shared conservation priorities.

The timing of the gathering felt particularly meaningful as the Cederberg continues to recover from recent fires and storms. Our thoughts remain with all those affected, and with the ongoing recovery efforts across the region.

To read more about the Keeping it Wild weekend, visit the @love_our_trails website.

#keepingitwild #cederberg #fynbosforever #communityconservation

𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗦 | 𝗙𝘆𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Join us at

𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗦 | 𝗙𝘆𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Join us at FynbosForum 2026, taking place at ATKV Goudini Spa from 𝟰 - 𝟲 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Theme: “Working Together at the Edge”

Share your work, connect with peers, and contribute to meaningful collaboration at the edge of change.

*Please note that the abstract submission deadline has been extended to 07 June 2026.

For more info visit the Fynbos Forum website.

#fynbos #fynbosforum #FynbosForever #FynbosPride #conservationcommunity #capefloralkingdom

📸 @peterianchadwick

In March, we bid farewell to the Table Mountain Fu

In March, we bid farewell to the Table Mountain Fund’s longest-serving Board member, Justin Smith, after an extraordinary seventeen years of dedicated service.

Over nearly two decades, Justin has been far more than a Trustee. As a trusted line manager to the management team, he provided steady leadership, thoughtful guidance, and unwavering support. Always eager to roll up his sleeves, he was just as likely to be found around the board table as out in the field.

Justin’s passion, wisdom, and deep commitment to conservation have helped shape the Table Mountain Fund into what it is today. While we say goodbye to him as a Trustee, we are grateful that he remains part of the broader conservation sector and part of our community.

“𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘶𝘯𝘸𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥. 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 17 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥. 𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘴-𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦.” - Kerry Maree, Table Mountain Fund Manager

On behalf of the Trustees, partners, and team, thank you for your years of service, leadership, and friendship. We wish you every success in this next chapter.

#tmfinthefield #FynbosPride #FynbosForever #ConservationChampions #capefloristicregion

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗹𝗲𝗶 𝗚𝟯𝟬 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Protec

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗹𝗲𝗶 𝗚𝟯𝟬 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Protecting one of the Western Cape’s most important wetlands requires more than ecological action; it requires strong legal support.

The Verlorenvlei, a RAMSAR wetland of international importance, is a critical biodiversity and birding area within the G30 catchment. While parts of the catchment fall within the Moutonshoek Protected Environment, large portions, including highly threatened ecosystems such as Swartland Shale Renosterveld and lowland freshwater wetlands, remain unprotected.

Supported through the Table Mountain Fund’s 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲, this project, led by the Biodiversity Law Centre, is working to address growing threats to the catchment. These include over-abstraction of water, unlawful dam construction, cultivation within sensitive estuarine zones, and mining pressures within protected areas.

By working alongside partners and community activists, the project is using legal interventions to strengthen environmental governance, protect critical ecosystems, and support the long-term sustainability of this unique landscape.

#WetlandConservation #EnvironmentalLaw #Biodiversity #TMFInTheField #RAMSAR #FynbosPride #FynbosForever #CapeFloristicRegion

Credit: Felicity Strange

𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗿

𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

Funded through TMF’s 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲, the 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 project is all about young people stepping up to protect the rivers that matter most to them.

Through this project, Grootvadersbosch Conservancy is working with rural youth to explore and understand the health of their local rivers using fun, hands-on miniSASS and SASS5 activities.
Together, they aim to create five “State of the River” reports - sharing what’s really happening in the rivers where they live and play. This not only feeds into a national citizen science movement but also helps young people build knowledge, confidence, and a sense of responsibility for their environment.

By raising awareness and encouraging local action, this project is helping communities, and especially youth, become champions for healthier rivers and a better future.

#FynbosPride #RiversOfTomorrow #YouthInAction #CitizenScience #tmfinthefield #FynbosForever #capefloralregion #projectshowcase

Credit: 1: @jacqmaraisphoto 2-4: @gvbconservancy

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 Nature Connect’

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲

Nature Connect’s 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 is a long-term, immersive initiative that supports youth from under-resourced communities to grow into confident, capable environmental leaders.

Supported by the Table Mountain Fund through our 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲, 20–24 learners are selected each year in Grade 6 to begin a seven-year journey. Through immersive experiences, from overnight camps and biodiversity surveys to guided hikes and environmental campaigns, participants develop a strong, lasting connection to the natural world.

Beyond conservation, the programme also builds practical life skills and supports personal development.

By investing in sustained, holistic support, this programme is helping to shape a generation of informed, resilient and engaged environmental leaders.

#EnvironmentalEducation #YouthLeadership #Conservation #TMFInTheField #projectshowcase #capefloralregion #fynbospride #fynbosforever

Credit: Freddie Vaas - @natureconnectsa

𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀

𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽

Through the Table Mountain Fund’s 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲, we are supporting the coordination of the 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, an initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration, advocacy, learning and communication across the diverse network of stakeholders working to conserve this globally significant landscape.

Building on the legacy of Cape Action for People and the Environment (CAPE), the Partnership is coordinated by BirdLife South Africa and Conservation Outcomes. Together, they are driving a collective effort that enables voluntary engagement and knowledge exchange, helping to unlock more coordinated and effective conservation action across the Cape Floristic Region.

At its core, this initiative is about enabling collaboration at a scale that matches the complexity of the challenges facing the region and ensuring its extraordinary biodiversity is conserved for generations to come.

𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀: @birdlife_sa and @conservationoutcomes

#TableMountainFund #fynbospride #fynbosforever #capefloristickingdom #tmfinthefield #projectshowcase

Credit: Giselle Murison

𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘃𝗹𝗲𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 A neglected wetlan

𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘃𝗹𝗲𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

A neglected wetland in Hawston, near Hermanus on the Overberg coast, is slowly being brought back to life, led by the community who call it home.

Through the 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘃𝗹𝗲𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁, local residents have come together to restore the Paddavlei wetland and reclaim it as a shared community space. Led by the Paddavlei Eco Group and supported by @wcchermanus, Overstrand Municipality, and @capenature, the project is building local skills in alien clearing, citizen-science water monitoring, and wetland stewardship.

Funded through the Table Mountain Fund’s 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲, the initiative also places youth at the centre of conservation, with local learners helping monitor water quality, plant trees, and remove invasive species.

One of the project’s most visible outcomes is the 5km Paddavlei Trail, created by community members and local partners. Linking the wetland to the beach and surrounding milkwood forest, the trail has become a space for monthly fun runs, walks, and clean-ups that bring residents together while encouraging ongoing care for the vlei.

What was once neglected and used for dumping is slowly being reclaimed by the Hawston community as a place to walk, learn, and reconnect with nature.

𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁: Whale Coast Conservation

#projectshowcase #CommunityConservation #Wetlands #YouthStewardship #TableMountainFund #fynbospride #fynbosforever #capefloristickingdom #tmfinthefield

Credit: Whale Coast Conservation

At the Table Mountain Fund, we believe conservatio

At the Table Mountain Fund, we believe conservation is strongest when people feel connected to nature and empowered to care for it.

Through our Pride and Care Programmes, we support projects that build both appreciation for the natural world and the community of people working to protect it.

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 projects focus on deepening people’s connection to the extraordinary biodiversity of the Cape Floristic Region - from environmental education and youth leadership to immersive experiences that inspire a lasting appreciation for fynbos.

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 projects focus on strengthening the conservation community -supporting emerging organisations, building capacity, and enabling collaboration so that more people and communities can actively participate in caring for our natural heritage.

Together, these programmes are helping to grow a new generation of conservation leaders and organisations committed to safeguarding one of the world’s most remarkable ecosystems.

Our 2026 Call for Concept Proposals is now open, inviting organisations working in environmental education, community conservation, and advocacy to apply.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing stories from our current Pride and Care project portfolios. Highlighting the inspiring work already underway across the region. We hope these projects spark ideas and encourage others to apply.

If you're working to connect people and nature in meaningful ways, we’d love to hear from you.

Visit the TMF website to learn more and to explore the call for proposals.

Credits: @jacqmaraisphoto (1-3) & @pierre_vanderspuy (4)

#TableMountainFund #Conservation #Fynbos #CapeFloristicRegion #fynbospride #EnvironmentalEducation #CommunityConservation #CallForProposals #TMFInTheField

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀 The Table Mountai

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀

The Table Mountain Fund is pleased to announce our 2026 Call for Concept Proposals, aligned with the Fund’s Pride and Care Programmes, as outlined in our 2025–2030 Conservation Strategy.

Registered organisations in good standing, with a focus on environmental education, community conservation or advocacy within the Cape Floristic Region, are encouraged to apply.

Applications must be emailed to the Table Mountain Fund Project Coordinator, Carla Wood (cwood@wwf.org.za), before 09:00 on Monday, 23 March 2026.

To find out more and to download the full Call for Concept Proposals (PDF), visit the Grants section on the Table Mountain Fund website.

#conservationfunding #fundingopportunities #fynbos #fynbosforever #fynbospride #fynboscare #conservationcommunity #biodiversityconservation #30by30 #biodiversity #conservation #capefloristicregion #capefloralkingdom #tmfinthefield #smallgrants

Credit: @peterianchadwick

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗧𝗮

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗗𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Make a donation to our conservation work before 28 February and you can receive a Section 18A certificate for the 2025/26 tax year.

By giving, you’ll join a growing community of international donors, local partners and passionate individuals who are helping to protect and restore the natural beauty of Table Mountain and the extraordinary biodiversity of the Cape Floristic Region.

Visit our website to donate today and make a lasting impact.

Remember to allow enough time for your donation to be processed, as it must reach our bank account by 28 February 2026.

For more information or to request your Section 18A certificate, contact us on tmf@wwf.org.za.

Credit: @peterianchadwick

#supportconservation #section18a #biodiversityconservation #tmfinthefield #fynbospride #fynbosforever

As the TMF team heads off for our summer break, we

As the TMF team heads off for our summer break, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our partners, donors, and supporters for your continued commitment to protecting and restoring the extraordinary biodiversity of the Cape Floristic Region.

May your festive season be full of joy, laughter, and time spent exploring our incredible fynbos.

#fynbos #festiveseason #fynbosforever #thankyou

Credit: @livvymcmurray

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗙𝘆𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗙𝘆𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦

April 2026 marks the start of our new four-year contract with Conservation at Work and CapeNature, extending our commitment to the Technical Incentives Project which we have funded since 2011.

This work provides incentives, technical assistance, training, knowledge-sharing, and capacity building to landowners who play a vital role in advancing the 2024 Western Cape Protected Area Expansion Strategy.

𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁: @conservation.at.work in partnership with @capenature

#fynbosforever #capefloralkingdom #capefloristicregion #protectedareas #protectedareaexpansion

Credit: @livvymcmurray

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