UWC Nature Reserve Unit

01/06/2026

JUNE SCREENSAVER CALENDAR

We are officially halfway through the year! Time to channel our inner chameleon. With eyes that can look backward at how far we’ve come and forward toward where we are going, June is the perfect moment for reflection and pivot. Just like the chameleon shifts its colors, let’s adapt, shed what isn't working, and move into the next half of the year with patience and precision.

Download your High Res calendar screensaver at the link below: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/mmb0oxb804rm41lom03kq/6.-JUNE.jpg?rlkey=elb0rdp5o2bfhyit2mmi9wl0b&st=9jv90hzs&dl=0

27/05/2026

PLANT SALE REMINDER - Friday 29th May

We look forward to seeing you there :)

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21/05/2026

Did you know that a dark-coloured Cape Dwarf chameleon might actually be a pregnant female keeping her babies warm? 🦎

Pregnant (or gravid) Cape Dwarf chameleons often turn much darker in colour — including their bellies — to absorb more heat from the sun. This extra warmth helps their developing embryos grow, especially during colder weather in the southwestern Cape.

But these remarkable little reptiles can also do the opposite. On extremely hot days, gravid females may turn a pale lime-green to reflect sunlight and cool themselves down.

Unlike many reptiles that lay eggs, Cape Dwarf chameleons are viviparous, meaning they give birth to live young.

Endemic to the southwestern Cape of South Africa, the Cape Dwarf chameleon is currently listed as Near Threatened, making the protection of local fynbos habitats more important than ever.

Sometimes the smallest creatures reveal the most extraordinary adaptations found within the Cape’s biodiversity. 🌿

20/05/2026

STAFF WELLNESS WALK REMINDER

Step away from the screen and reconnect with nature, movement, and each other 🌿🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

Join us for a lunchtime wellness walk on campus — a chance to stretch your legs, clear your mind, and enjoy the fresh air together. Even a short walk can boost energy, reduce stress, and improve focus for the rest of the day.

Whether you come for the conversation, the exercise, or simply a moment of calm outdoors, everyone is welcome.

Bring comfortable shoes, a water bottle, and your colleagues! 🌱

15/05/2026

UNICEF UWC enjoying a fun Mental Health walk in the Cape Flats Nature Reserve before exams start.

We wish you all the best for your upcoming exams!
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08/05/2026

08/05/2026

PASSIONATE ABOUT NATURAL SCIENCE? Then pop in at our stall and see what the Biodiversity & Conservation Biology Department has to offer!

You may find us in the foyer at the Life Sciences Building.

We are also offering guided walks in the campus Nature Reserve! Chat to us and book your spot.

We cant wait to see the future faces of UWC!

08/05/2026

https://www.wessa.org.za/uwc-community-comes-together-for-earth-day-conservation/

Staff and students from across all faculties dedicated time to care for the university’s treasured campus nature reserve, demonstrating a shared commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and community action.

07/05/2026

PLANT SALE REMINDER