Join us to educate, advocate, and act for a more sustainable planet
Climate change, habitat loss, pollution, species are under threat – everyone needs to get involved in caring for the earth.
WESSA
Wildlife & Environment Society of South Africa
Caring for the Earth for almost 100 years
What we do
WESSA TRAINING ACADEMY
Accredited courses in conservation, tourism guiding, wildlife management and environmental education
EDUCATION CENTRES
Accredited environmental and enrichment experiences for school & youth groups, families and individuals at uMngeni Valley, Twinstreams, and Treasure Beach
SCHOOLS & YOUTH PROGRAMME
Teaching kids about the environment and sustainable use of natural resources
CONSERVATION
Help us protect species under threat, such as the highly endangered pangolin through awareness, education, rescuing & re-wilding
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Blue Flag, Green Coast, Green Key SA and the Child Safe Beach Project ensure coastal conservation and high environmental standards
ADVOCACY
Be a voice for the environment, by supporting objective activism that promotes sound environmental governance
Support our work
Join local volunteers in hands on activities to safeguard precious habitats and wildlife.
become a monthly donor
People caring for the earth
Becoming a monthly WESSA donor is one of the most impactful ways you can support meaningful, long-term environmental change.
A monthly gift helps us drive critical work in climate action, biodiversity and habitat protection, and pollution reduction. Your consistent support ensures we can act quickly and strategically in the face of growing environmental threats.
People caring for the earth isn’t just a motto – it’s a movement. Join us today and be the difference.
News at WESSA
WESSA welcomes Katherine Imrie, Coastal Programme Research and Monitoring Coordinator
Katherine joins WESSA with a strong academic foundation in marine biology, environmental science and sustainable development, as well as hands-on experience in field research, conservation storytelling and community engagement
WESSA Education Centres: April learning comes to life through e-STEAM, water studies and hands-on problem solving
From the WESSA Twinstreams Education Centre to the WESSA uMngeni Valley Education Centre, learners were introduced to hands-on activities that connected classroom knowledge with real-world environmental action.
Western Cape: Langa High School’s Eco Club plants more than 20 indigenous trees (Earth Day)
“We’re not just talking green, we’re growing it.” This was the powerful slogan behind Langa High School Eco Club’s Earth Day celebration, held under the theme of climate change and action.
Four ADvTECH Schools mark Earth Day with creativity, reflection and environmental action
Across the schools, learners participated in recycling initiatives, gardening activities, environmental discussions, creative projects and energy-saving actions that reinforced the importance of caring for the planet.
Green Rising Project: Earth Day action restores illegal dumping sites in Boitekong, Northwest Province
Environmental responsibility took practical shape in Boitekong, Northwest, as Green Rising events brought together local partners and community members to tackle illegal dumping, restore degraded spaces and encourage collective action for cleaner, healthier communities.
UWC Community comes together for Earth Day conservation
Staff and students from across all faculties dedicated time to care for the university’s treasured campus nature reserve, demonstrating a shared commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and community action.
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