
Lapalala Wilderness School
Vaalwater, Limpopo, South Africa
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Founded in 1985, Lapalala Wilderness School is a non-governmental organisation based in Vaalwater, South Africa working on education, nature & wildlife conservation, environment & climate.
Lapalala Wilderness School is an environmental education centre based at the 48,000 hectare Lapalala Wilderness reserve in the Waterberg Biosphere, Limpopo, South Africa. It provides environmental education for South African children, young people and educators, including school outreach, teacher training, learnerships and tertiary internships. The school was founded in 1985 by Clive Walker and is managed alongside the Lapalala Wilderness Foundation, a public benefit organisation.
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Learnership Programme
Employment & Skills · South Africa
A 12-month learnership in environmental education and nature conservation for young people with a passion for nature.
Centre-Based Environmental Education Programme
Education · South Africa
Hands-on environmental education for school groups at the Lapalala Wilderness reserve, including tree planting, soil rehabilitation and environmental walks.
Outreach Programme
Education · South Africa
Community school outreach bringing environmental education to schools in the Waterberg area.
Teacher Training Programme
Education · South Africa
Training for educators in environmental education methods.
Youth Development Programme
Children & Youth · South Africa
Development programme for young people linked to nature and environmental education.
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Cathay Pacific Airways, WWF
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