Bethelskop - Restoring Biodiversity by Pulling and Popping Invasives

Pull & Pop City Nature Challenge 2025: Overberg (Swellendam) & Garden Route

Come & explore the wonders of our biodiversity & reconnect to nature!

Join us for the 10th anniversary of the #CityNatureChallenge, a global biodiversity event where cities unite to document the most species!

From April 25-28, we call upon all nature lovers,

citizen scientists & eco-conscious adventurers to come explore & record the diverse ecosystems of the Swellendam at @Bethelskop whilst also Pull/Popping aka “Hacking” some invasives!

 How It will work:

 April 25-28: Join the party at Bethelskop - 5 pm to Pull & Pop whilst observing & documenting wildlife using the iNaturalist app.

 April 29-May 4: Upload & help identify species.

 May 5: Global results announced!

Swellendam Bethelskop: Pull & PoP Party 5 pm every evening.

Remove invasive species while documenting native flora & fauna!

Free Sponsored Soup & Bread @nachtisch

Bring gloves & soft shoes |  Hat for sun, jacket for rain |  Stay hydrated

Blitzing: Download iNat & upload your finds—fauna, flora & insects!

Why Participate?

This is more than a challenge, it’s a chance to make a real impact!

I know our local community cares, so let's protect and preserve our endemic indigenous biodiversity!

While tool donations are always welcome, what we really value most is your TIME.

Come engage, learn, and help restore SA's (your) biodiversity.

Small efforts, can have a big impact!

Links & Resources:

https://www.inaturalist.org/.../city-nature-challenge...

Exploring Overberg & Garden Route Biodiversity

With 7 diverse municipalities & an incredible mix of forests, fynbos, Renosterveld & coastal ecosystems, this region is a biodiversity hotspot waiting to be discovered!

Let’s put Swellendam & the Overberg on the map with amazing wildlife observations!