Wolwekraal Research and Education Centre

Started 8 months ago

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Collette Hurt
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BaB campaign
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Prince Albert
South Africa
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Started 8 months ago
4 months left

Wolwekraal Research Centre

Executive summary

Wolwekraal Nature Reserve near Prince Albert in the Karoo conserves local biodiversity and cultural heritage, teaches local people about their environment, conducts and shares research. To supplement the work of the nature reserve, we will build a lecture hall and library/archive in the village using a bequest from celebrated ornithologist Richard Dean. The total project cost is R1.3 million. We have R950,000 and are seeking R350,000 to complete this project.

Wolwekraal Nature Reserve is a jewel of the Karoo landscape. Earmarked in 2005 for its rich natural and cultural diversity by Karoo ecologists Richard and Sue Dean, the property was declared a protected area in 2011. It is lovingly managed by the Wolwekraal Conservation and Research Trust (IT000051/2025S), originally founded as a non-profit organization in 2013 (NPO121-079). Our mission is simple yet vital: to protect the reserve’s precious biodiversity and cultural heritage while fostering environmental education and research in the Prince Albert ar...

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C. Hurt 17 Nov '25
We have uploaded a video link, where Sue Milton Dean walks us though the progress made, and future goals of the Wolwekraal Research and Education Centre! Huge gratitude from the Wolwekraal team for...

C. Hurt 26 Oct '25
Progress on the Wolwekraal Research and Education Centre…. The Karoo Knowledge Hub lecture hall and library/archive building in Van Dyk Street is nearly ready for the roof! Thank you for all your sup...

C. Hurt 11 Oct '25
The Wolwekraal Research and Education Centre (aka Karoo Knowledge Hub) in Van Dyk Street, Prince Albert, is making progress - next step: the roof! Thank you for all the support received so far!

C. Hurt 24 Sep '25
Building progress! We have reached 5% of our campaign goal! A huge thank you to all donors and for all the support!
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