14 August 2026
Recently, the Wildflower Reserve shifted into something even more powerful than a protected natural space, it became a living classroom for second-year Pedo-Geomorphology students from
Tales from the Wildflower Reserve: The FOVS newsletter April & May 2026
The battle against alien invasive plants (AIPs) is not for the faint-hearted. It happens under the sun, in the rain, and often on the steep,
The 2024 Herald Nelson Mandela University Citizens of the Year awards shone a light on the quiet champions of Nelson Mandela Bay—those working tirelessly in
The Wildflower Reserve is a place where curiosity grows wild and stories of ancient plants take root. Storytelling—an art as old as humanity itself—remains at
The Wildflower Reserve is a place where every plant holds a story—ancient, rooted, and waiting to be rediscovered. Among its pathways and fynbos-covered slopes, these
FOVS is proud to be part of an innovative initiative addressing two critical challenges in Nelson Mandela Bay — youth unemployment and environmental degradation. The
At FOVS, education and conservation go hand in hand. Our Conservation Internship Programme (CIP) is about giving young people real experience in the field—and opening