FIRE RESTORATION VOLUNTEER WEEKENDS
Our fire restoration is coming along; slowly but surely! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we’ve already reached 40% of our crowdfunding goal – every contribution is step towards recovery. At the same time, we’ve been busy on the ground, working with our local irrigation designer to survey the orchard site for the redesign. We have also teamed up with our good friend Chloe’s new startup, collecting soil samples to create an inoculated biochar soil treatment – an essential step in biologically revitalising the land after the fire!
On top of this support, we’ve been blown away by the number of people eager to lend a hand in person. To make it happen, we’re hosting a series of volunteer weekends in the coming months – an opportunity for you to get your hands in the soil, be part of the restoration, and connect with the community. We’d love to have you join us!
You’ll find the full details – including what we’ll be working on, what to bring, and accommodation options at the Sign Up Form – click the button down below…
Sababa Farm is nestled in the Piket-Bo-Berg mountains, about 150 km north of Cape Town (a ±2-hour drive with some great padstals along the way).
We’ll provide refreshments and basic vegetarian meals, but feel free to bring extra snacks or foods if you like. Our rough schedule will be something along the lines of:
- 9 AM – 12 PM: Morning restoration session
- 12 PM – 1 PM: Lunch break
- 1 PM – 4 PM: Afternoon restoration session
You’re most welcome to camp at Sababa, or if you prefer a cosy stay, there are lovely nearby accommodation options – just book early to secure your spot! Accommodation outside the farm is at your own expense:
- Kruistementvlei Farm (Camping and Cottages): ksvfarm.co.za
- Retreat (Cottages): retreatguestfarm.co.za
- Tamarak Farm (Cottages): tamarak.co.za
- Lala Land (Cottage): lekkeslaap.co.za/accommodation/the-house-in-lalaland
- Faraway Fields (Cottage): openafrica.org/participant/faraway-fields-farm
- There are also various bed & breakfast and guesthouse options available in Piketberg town and the area: bergriviertourism.co.za/piketberg-accommodation-chalets-and-camping
Closer to the time, we will be sending out more details to everyone who has signed up. We hope to see you there!
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