The Trees and Seas festival will be held in Durban from Friday to Sunday September 1 to 10.
The Trees and Seas festival, a celebration of our beautiful planet. which aims to educate the public on the importance of protecting our trees and seas, takes place in Durban at the beginning of next month.
Breathe Foundation founder, channel swimmer and world record holder, Sarah Ferguson will be co-hosting the festival which is part of a global group of Blue Communities working to highlight the importance of protecting our trees and seas.
This will be the third year the festival will be taking place and in addition to Ms Ferguson, is fellow coordinator, Billi-Jean Parker from Ocean Planet Media.
“We are part of the Blue Communities network founded by Plastic Oceans International. We decided that it is good to support the work they are doing. Our aim is to reconnect people with nature and educate individuals on the importance of trees, seas and local ecosystems,” said Ms Ferguson.
“We also want to highlight the work that communities around the world are doing to protect local biodiversity’s and eco systems. This is something we are passionate about and its close to our heart.”
The health of our planet is determined by our communities, she said, and the Trees and Seas festival reminds us that human beings should come together to prioritise the well-being of our interconnected planet.
The festival’s goal is to build a bridge between ocean and forest conservation, emphasising that we are one planet, one ecosystem and one global community united in the hope for a healthier planet for all, said Ms Ferguson.
The event involves educational and interactive activities for the whole family, and it is free. Each evening there will be a presentation followed by a demonstration or activity for the public. “We need to understand the importance of trees for our environment, they not only provide oxygen but also a healthy eco system for all sorts of creatures,” she added.
Ms Ferguson said they have partnered with Enviro Fixers in Durban North to plant indigenous grasslands and trees in local parks on Saturday and Sunday September 9 and 10.
The event takes place at the end of Arbour Week and the tree planting and interactive talks will be held at the BP Scout Camp, Burman Bush, Morningside, Durban as well as Bridgevale Nature Reserve, Athlone, Durban North.
For an itinerary of events and more information visit www.breatheconservation.org
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