FriendsoftheLiesbeek

An NPO and PBO working to conserve the Liesbeek River and enhance the surrounding urban space through collaborative action.

[FriendsoftheLiesbeek @Liesbeek]

The Abax Development Trust was established to address some of the systemic disadvantages constraining the potential of economically and socially disadvantaged children.

Hear from Edel Little, COO at Abax Foundation

#LiesbeekLearning #skillsdevelopment

https://t.co/L8Im8ADJks

[FriendsoftheLiesbeek @Liesbeek]

Sarah Schumann is undertaking a post-graduate certificate in Sustainable Governance of Wildlife with the University of Florida and is a Honours postgraduate from the University of Cape Town in Environmental and Geographical Science.

https://t.co/p2tgZd8F8h

[FriendsoftheLiesbeek @Liesbeek]

Our current Chairman, @njfordyce, has arguably been on FoL's most complete learning journey having been part of the organisation for just shy of 10 years! https://t.co/KN7CRpZdLg

[FriendsoftheLiesbeek @Liesbeek]

The Friends of the Liesbeek hope to educate and inspire those who form part of the Liesbeek community and draw in more friends of, and support for, the work we do. Together we restore the Liesbeek to its true potential.

@FNF_Africa #Abax @OmniHRC

https://t.co/Hh2yFSaDBU

[FriendsoftheLiesbeek @Liesbeek]

In 2022, we celebrated the appointment of two of our committee members, Prof. Kevin Winter and Phil McLean, to the City’s new section 80 Mayoral Advisory Committee on WQWW. We’re delighted to have our committee members recognized and valued by the City https://t.co/rKQRzACXDW

[FriendsoftheLiesbeek @Liesbeek]

Andrew Bennet introduces our intern learnership programme and the process of how these interns are being incorporated into further learning and training.

@Goldyouth @Yes4YouthZA @OmniHRconsulting

https://t.co/gcKzI8tkDk

#LiesbeekLearning
#YouthEmpowerment

[FriendsoftheLiesbeek @Liesbeek]

Did you know that the Liesbeek River is one of the best places in Cape Town to see African Black Ducks?

If you see one, take a picture and tag us on social media! And if you want to get involved in protecting them, contact us, or donate!

#LiesbeekLearning #Rivers

[FriendsoftheLiesbeek @Liesbeek]

Rivers and wetlands offer a range of critical ecosystem services to people and other organisms. The most crucial of these include water purification and flood attenuation.

#LiesbeekLearning #Rivers #CapeTown #Palmiet #ecology #urbanecology #indigenous #botany

[FriendsoftheLiesbeek @Liesbeek]

Meet Aphelele Ntlahla - our youngest intern.

Aphelele graduated from the first year of the internship in August, and we are delighted to have been able to offer her a second year of internship learning through Gold Youth

#LiesbeekLearning

[FriendsoftheLiesbeek @Liesbeek]

The FoL has embarked on a number of projects to reintroduce locally significant indigenous species back to the Liesbeek.

Palmiet is renowned for its practical attributes rather that aesthetics. The plant plays an important ecological role in preventing erosion

#LiesbeekLearning

[FriendsoftheLiesbeek @Liesbeek]

The Western Leopard Toad (Amietophrynus pantherinus) is endemic (restricted) to the coastal lowlands of the south-western Cape, with a distribution range that extends from the Cape Peninsula and Cape Flats to the Agulhas Plain.
To get involved: [email protected]

#LiesbeekLearning

[FriendsoftheLiesbeek @Liesbeek]

The Friends of the Liesbeek is a NPO that is dedicated to restoring the river's ecology, enhancing its recreational utility & creating an awareness of the river for the benefit of current & future generations concerned with ecological restoration & social upliftment. @FNF_Africa

[FriendsoftheLiesbeek @Liesbeek]

Did you know? The Liesbeek River, which is less than 9 kilometres long, is the oldest urbanised river in South Africa, and in the most biodiverse city in the world, Cape Town.

#Liesbeek #rivers #culturalheritage #urbanecology #history

@FNF_Africa

[FriendsoftheLiesbeek @Liesbeek]

Historically, they were a vital water source & they provided fertile floodplains, transport corridors etc. The resulting urbanisation has meant that many of our rivers have been transformed beyond recognition, & are no longer able to provide those initial benefits.

@FNF_Africa

[FriendsoftheLiesbeek @Liesbeek]

Today we kick off a 5-week long campaign focused on the Liesbeek River in a partnership with @FNFreiheit

We hope to educate, inspire & draw in more friends and support for the work we do.

#LiesbeekLearning #Liesbeek #rivers #worldcitiesday2022

[FriendsoftheLiesbeek @Liesbeek]

The Friends of the Liesbeek celebrate World cities day today.

It's about bringing different partners and diverse stakeholders together to share their experiences and approaches to create greener, more equitable and sustainable cities.

@FNFreiheit

#Liesbeek #LiesbeekLearning

[FriendsoftheLiesbeek @Liesbeek]

A lovely piece in the news about the recipient of this year's Doug Metcalfe Award, the wonderful Liz Wheeler! https://t.co/REhIgjlKUk #rivers #capetown #restoration #community

[FriendsoftheLiesbeek @Liesbeek]

@geordinhl Thank you for coming and to your @CityofCT team that joined as well. We were so grateful for the strong City presence at our AGM. Looking forward to collaborating on future projects together

[FriendsoftheLiesbeek @Liesbeek]

Thanks @MosselbankTeam !

[Mosselbank River Conservation Team @MosselbankTeam]

@geordinhl Well done @Liesbeek and thank you Mayor for recognizing conservation initiatives like this. Its not a easy, nor a rewarding job, but we know what needs to be done to improve our water courses and wetlands💪

[FriendsoftheLiesbeek @Liesbeek]

Thank you @geordinhl and @CityofCT. We are enthusiastic about your renewed commitment to the City's wetlands! Thanks also to @SABreweries for your renewed support of our project! #water #rivers #restoration #rehabilitation #CapeTown

[Geordin Hill-Lewis @geordinhl]

Thanks to the Friends of the Liesbeek River for inviting me to spend time with you last night, to discuss our priority programme to clean up our waterways.

Organizations like the Friends are examples of proud Capetonians who roll up their sleeves to make CT better. Thank you!