It has been a year since the Knysna Fires happened and while we can’t believe how fast a year goes by, there are people still working to revive the forest.
The country was devastated by the news of the Knysna Fires, they blazed on for weeks and caused millions in damage. For months after the blaze, we shared all the good news that came during the fires and in the aftermath. Now a year later, people are still working to repair the damage.
Greenpop has been working to replant the forests since the blaze and their most recent campaign has just been launched. The Eden Festival of Action is working to Re-green the Garden Route.
Every June/July, the Greenpop Festival of Action brings people together from around the globe to learn, connect, give back and get active. For the past 6 years, this event has taken place in Livingstone, Zambia and for the first time in 2018, the Festival of Action is being hosted in the Eden District, South Africa.
The festival is taking place over a 3 week period and is catering to high school students to get involved. The third week of the festival is open to the public and anyone can take part.
Over three weeks we will plant trees, rehabilitate ecosystems, clear alien vegetation build using eco-methods, set up recycling systems, paint eco murals, attend sustainability workshops, celebrate with live music and more. It’s an adventure for active citizens who want to change their world.
Weeks 1 and 2 are specifically for high school students. In Week 3 we welcome participants of all ages. Previously, we’ve hosted university students interested in environmental topics, professionals keen to take a holiday with a difference, study groups doing field work, families who love adventure and individuals from all walks of life who want to get active for the environment and have fun at the same time.
GreenPop decided to move their festival to the Garden Route because of the devastation caused by the fire. By doing this, they can rebuild the lost forests and green spaces with trees and plants indigenous to South Africa.
You can find out more about the festival here.
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