Fish Day
The annual Fish Day, hosted by the Water Research Group (WRG) from NWU, is an educational event about fish and the environment. This informative event highlights various aspects of fish, including their biology and behaviour patterns, through engaging games and exhibitions. Interested children are divided into groups and proceed to different stations focusing on various fish-related aspects, such as food web ecology, fish anatomy, lifecycles and breeding, habitats, behaviour, threats and fish parasites.
Fish Day is a platform to celebrate the importance of fish, raise awareness about conservation issues, and promote sustainable practices to safeguard aquatic ecosystems and the livelihoods of millions of people dependent on fisheries and aquaculture. By teaching young minds, it offers children a multifaceted learning experience that promotes environmental awareness, scientific inquiry, and appreciation for the natural world, laying the foundation for future conservation leaders and responsible stewards of the environment.
Frog Day/Padda Dag
The African Amphibian Conservation Research Group (from NWU) celebrates an annual Frog Day, welcoming children of all ages to learn more about the wonderful world of frogs. This educational event aims to explore the captivating world of frogs under the guidance of passionate experts dedicated to amphibian conservation. The curious children move between different stations focused on different aspects of frog biology and behaviour, including anatomy, lifecycle stages, and ecological significance.
Frog Day serves not only as a celebration but also as a vital step in nurturing a generation of environmentally conscious individuals by imparting knowledge and empathy from an early age.