Celebrate Life Festival 2010
Soothe body, mind and soul this October at this year's Celebrate Life Festival. We're giving away weekend passes! more
Wellness Natural and Organic Market relaunches this weekend
Spring has sprung, and with it comes the re-opening of food and craft markets for the summer season ahead...this weekend the Wellness Natural and Organic Market has its turn. more
Spring Market Day at Ariston Garden
In celebration of Spring's arrival, Ariston Organic Garden in Claremont will be hosting a Spring Market Day . more
Look & Feel Good Expo on this weekend
The Look & Feel Good Expo is making its debut this weekend at the Cape Town Convention Centre. Health, happiness and wellbeing sound good to me - I just hope the expo isn't as hyped as it looks. more
Eat Out The Box: the artisans of take away
Who knew take away could be delicious, affordable AND earth-friendly? more
Local Food Reliance Workshop with Robina McCurdy
How to grow your own (and cut down on trips to the supermarket). This weekend (10-11 July 2010), Robina McCurdy will be hosting a workshop on 'Local Food Reliance'. more
Cape Town Green Map launches its Second Edition
Just in time for World Environment Day (oh, and the World Cup, of course), the industrious folk of the Cape Town Green Map have just launched a shiny new second edition print map, jam-packed with our city's many green hotspots. more
Rewardrobe Pop-up Sale at La Bottega (29 May 2010)
Eco-friendly fashion up for grabs this weekend at the Rewardrobe 'pop-up' sale at La Bottega this Saturday (29 May 2010). Venture in, find some second-hand clothes - it's not just economical (prices start from R50), it's earth-friendly as well. more
Newlands Green Drinks: Water (May 2010)
On the cards for Green Drinks tonight at Josephine Mill: presentations on the theme, 'Water'. An important topic, to be sure, and the line-up looks interesting, as always. more
Swop Don’t Shop: Perfecting the Art of Swishing
Been to any swishing parties lately? Nope, they're not the kind where you leave your keys in a basket at the door (ahem) - this is an exchange of your loved-but-no-longer-wanted clothing for new and exciting items to pep up your wardrobe... more
Buying green electricity in Cape Town
Thinking about buying 'green' electricity? Well, being somewhat limited in supply (there's only so much the Darling Wind Farm can produce at a time), there isn't enough for all of us, and people are having to bid for the privilege. But, if you're 'in good financial standing with the City' and want a big ol' chunk of the stuff, you might just get your shiny Green Electricity Certificate if you ask nicely. more
Kirstenbosch Biodiversity Expo 2010
Every year Kirstenbosch hosts a Biodiversity Expo, highlighting the ongoing work that is being done to preserve biodiversity in this country. It's really exciting to see how many dedicated people there are out there, working so hard to make sure we don't lose our precious eco-systems and plant and animal species. And, since 2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity and Conservation, it's bound to be an extra-special display. more
Kirstenbosch Garden Fair 2010
This annual fundraising event supports Kirstenbosch development projects and is a showcase for South Africa’s indigenous flora especially grown to offer gardeners a unique opportunity to acquire a wide range (some 500+ species) of trees, Proteas, shrubs, Buchus, herbaceous perennials, succulents, Ericas, Restios, bulbs, Cycads, etc. and other rare and unusual plants for collectors. more
Backsberg biodiversity walk, picnic and wine-tasting
Backsberg Winery is a place I've visited several times - first to find out what they've been doing to earn... more
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