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May 21
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latest news
- Outdoor gym proves popular
- Wits plants medicinal garden
- Heritage status for grave
People are flocking to the outdoor gym at Petrus Molefe Eco Park, where regular morning aerobics classes are always full.
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It is hoped that the garden will expose student to phytol-medicine and teach them about a wider range of healing strategies from different traditions.
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The final resting place of Afrikaans anti-apartheid activist Beyers Naudé will be declared a national heritage site, one of about 28 heritage projects for the year.
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our flagship parks
- Diepkloof Xtremepark
- Wilgeheuwelpark
- Zoo Lake
Echoing with the sounds of children laughing and playing, the Diepkloof XtremePark is a green lung on the eastern side of Soweto.
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New residential developments mean an increasing need for green spaces and recreation for city-dwellers – enter Wilgeheuwel XtremePark.
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Zoo Lake is a favourite of Joburg residents and is the venue for the annual Jazz on the Lake and Carols by Candlelight events.
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campaigns
- Mayor announces big investment
- Monthly photo competition
- Going Green
Infrastructure development and upgrading was top of the list in the mayor's state of the city, during which he also looked at Joburg's progress.
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Take part in our quarterly competition and send us your photographs of a green and beautiful Johannesburg.
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Tips on anything environmental, from seasonal planting to measuring your carbon footprint.
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| Celebrate Earth Day PLANTING trees and learning about medicinal herbs are some of the activities being held to mark Earth Day, when the natural environment [ ... ] |
| Clean sweep for Mofolo Central CITY Parks was out in force, cutting back overgrown grass, cleaning verges and picking up litter on open space during its third Blitz W [ ... ] |
| Food garden planted in Alex A CHILDCARE centre in Alexandra has a fruit and vegetable garden that is expected to add to food security for the community. |
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There are nine Township TV sites in parks across Joburg. Check out what's on the schedule this week.
 PLAN AN EVENTWeddings, festivals, company fun days … we have beautiful venues for every event. |
 WALKING TRAILSExplore Joburg’s green areas, enjoy our parks, and let nature restore body and spirit. |
 BOTANICAL GARDENRunners, picnickers and kite-flyers all make use of this wonderful garden with its open spaces. |
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- Internaltional Day of Biodiversity
May 22, 2012 - Zoo - Birding Eco Fair School Day
May 25, 2012 - Zoo - Birds of Prey Sleepover & SASOL Birding Eco Fair
May 26, 2012 - Zoo - SASOL Birding Eco Fair
May 27, 2012 - Environment Week: School Learners Night Camp at the Zoo
May 31, 2012