With the COVID-19 regulations restricting most activities from taking place, NaDEET is using this opportunity to increase the number of trees and shrubs by planting indigenous trees on the NamibRand Nature Reserve. Starting at NaDEET Base, this tree planting project uses the cocoon tree planting aid plus added shields to enhance plant survival around the reserve. Read more in our latest newsletter.

While the Centre remains closed, we are extending our garden to increase production for groups once they can return. The team at NaDEET is almost done putting up the extension structures for us to grow more greens. 

As we embark on other activities at NaDEET Centre, the team is having strength to carry on the operations with hope that we are going to have groups again soon. Having already had six groups at the centre this year before the lockdown, we work to improve programmes for when they return.

Our team visited some schools in the Zambezi and Kavango regions to monitor how the translated "It's Time to Grow" are being used. With now 6 indigenous languages published, we are glad to find learners, such as these boys at Kankudi Primary, enjoying the environmental booklets in their own language. 

A group of teachers from various schools in Erongo region took part in the first sustainability workshop hosted at the Urban Sustainability Centre in Swakopmund. Filled with practical and hands-on activities, teachers reached the end of the workshop with a sense of empowerment to implement sustainability at their schools.  

Windstorms have become a frequent occurrence at the Centre since last year but we are happy to have received some rainfall (55mm) over the past weeks. Check out our weather station to follow the weather updates at NaDEET Centre. We hope to have more rain to spring more life to the dry scenery.