We were blown away by the Thuthuka School garden in Tembisa Township near Johannesburg as seen last week on Around the World in 80 Gardens. After viewing some stunning botanical gardens in Cape Town and a beautiful and opulent garden and home in Parktown, Johannesburg - the Thuthuka School garden brought tears to my eyes! The students work in the garden of their school to grow edible herbs and flowers, vegetables and trees. The children are so happy and delighted to have the space and resources to be able to beautify their school and you can feel their enthusiasm and passion when they show you around...
(it's about 3.20 minutes into the clip here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgUJHL7-qGY)
There's not much information around about how they started the garden or how they have made it so beautiful- as far as I can google they have had support from Food and Trees for Africa - a South African based organisation that embrace best practices in sustainable environmental activities that empower poor communities while also playing an important role in reducing carbon emissions- truly inspiring!
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Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
earth hour 09
Yes it's that time again, Earth Hour is on this Saturday the 28th March. Since Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007 the message has swept the globe. 50 million people switched off last year, the goal for 2009 is 1 billion! By visiting the website you can show your support by signing up, whether you are an individual, school, organisation or business.
VOTE EARTH, not global warming - come on people, switch off those lights!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
earth hour 2008
As a registered organisation that supports Earth Hour, bricks + cartwheels got a few friends together on the night of the 29th, to be part of the global movement sending out a powerful message about the need for action on global warming.
The lights went out and the hour went by easily with a couple of guitars and great conversation..
"It is about simple changes that will collectively make a difference."
- http://earthhour.org/
We were proud to be part of it. Hope you were too.
The lights went out and the hour went by easily with a couple of guitars and great conversation..
"It is about simple changes that will collectively make a difference."
- http://earthhour.org/
We were proud to be part of it. Hope you were too.
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