WESSA Twinstreams Education Centre Brochure

ECO-EDUCATION CENTRE

TWINSTREAMS ECO-EDUCATION CENTRE - MTUNZINI

The Go-To Place for Environmental Education • Huge diversity of natural ecosystems • CAPS curriculum-based research projects • The oldest environmental centre in Africa • Various pricing options • Knowledgeable and experienced field guides • 24 hour access to ER24 emergency services Camp Facilities • Three different forest camps • Upmarket teachers accommodation • Twinstreams Eco Education Centre sleeps up to 70 people on beds • 40 additional mattresses • Forest view, open-sided dining hall • - Air-conditioned conference room for 40-60 delegates Adventure, Leadership and Education • Various obstacle courses throughout the forest • Group Challenges • Presidents-Award programme. Bronze - Silver - Gold • Environmental education through a range of biodiverse ecosystems

TEAM BUILDING, LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH FOCUS ON OUR ENVIRONMENT T S T R E A M - TEAM BUILDING SANDY SHORES TRAINING RIVERS EDUCATION ACTION MANGROVES

CAPS Curriculum-Based Research Projects

• Global climate change’s affects on the siyaya catchment • Recycling as a method of managing urban waste • Twinstreams dune forest rehabilitation over the decades • Mtunzini village’s sphere of influence • Informal trade in obanjeni and Mtunzini area • Dune mining • Environmental controls • Eco-tourism in mtunzini • Obanjeni-Informal Trade • Biodiversity • Catchment management

T-STREAM Team Building Sandy Shores Training Rivers Education Action Mangroves

We offer a comprehensive solution for your research project requirements in both 2 and 3 day courses. The programmes are condensed into turnkey projects to equip learners with everything they need to complete their project.

OUTDOOR HANDS-ON LEARNING AT ITS BEST

WESSA Twinstreams Eco-Education Centre is situated inside a beautiful dune forest, nestled on the outskirts of the magnificent Eco-Village of Mtunzini on the pristine coastline of Zululand. Mangroves, estuaries, long stretches of beach, superlative birding and forest hikes are some of the few life changing experiences awaiting you in this amazing piece of paradise. Established in 1952 by Ian Garland, Twinstreams is the the oldest eco-camp in Africa! With thousands of students participating in our courses each year, our well structured programmes are both educational as well as fun for all. Our cross-curricular links and transdisciplinery approach ensure real-life learning for a sustainable future.

OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMMES BIOLOGY, LIFE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE • Ecology • Biology Life Sciences • Mangroves and Estuarine Systems • Wetlands • Biodiversity Studies • Grassland Studies • Sandy Shores, Erosion and Dune Succession • miniSASS Water Quality Tests • Forest Studies • Raphia Monument EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY • Carbon Footprint Study • Sustainable Technologies ADVENTURE AND LEADERSHIP • Presidents Award: Bronze, Silver and Gold • Prefect Selection Courses • Survival Challenges • Orienteering • Twinstreams Amazing Race • Group Dynamics • Canoeing • Beach Activities

WHAT MAKES OUR PROGRAMMES EFFECTIVE? • Facilitated by qualified and experienced educators • Supportive links to the school curriculum • Development of problem-solving abilities • Practical hands-on experential learning • Fun, interesting and well organised

INTERPRETIVE TRAILS THROUGH VARIOUS ECO SYSTEMS

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Wetlands Grasslands

Rivers

Mangroves

Sandy Shores Dune Forests

Raphias Estuary

FUN ACTIVITIES

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Rhumba Challenge

Eco Challenge

Beach Sleep-outs and Hikes

Stalk the Lantern

Creatures of the Night

• Our open-air “Star-Kinekor” Forest Movie Theatre • Dune Jumping • Canoeing on the Umlalazi River • Hiking through forests and along our coastline

LANGUAGE AND ARTS

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Grassland Poetry Campfire Concerts

Solitaire

Field Sketches

Nature-inspired art palettes Recycling Fashion Shows

OPTIONAL EXTRAS FOR MULTI-DAY PROGRAMMES (Additional costs may apply)

DURBAN - (approximately 137km) • Sharks Board • Ushaka Marine World ESHOWE - (approximately 44km) • Aerial Boardwalk • Basket Weaving Museum • Fort Nongqai • Shakaland Cultural Tours MTUNZINI • Putt Putt Challenge • Raphia Monument • Drumming Fun RICHARDS BAY - (approximately 42km) • Richards Bay Science Centre ST. LUCIA - (approximately 111km) • Hippo and Croc Tours • Isimangaliso Wetland Park

CONTACT US

to book one of our thematic programmes or to tailor make a programme specifically suited to your needs. WESSA Twinstreams Eco-Education Centre E: twinstreams@wessa.co.za T: +27 35 340 1641 www.twinstreams.org