Who is Iimbovane
Iimbovane is an education project that uses nature as a platform to help learners develop practical science skills and an appreciation for biodiversity.
Our activities
Educator support
We support science educators through training events and the development of learning materials for the classroom.
Camps and day programmes for learners
We run camps and day programmes where learners explore biodiversity in various habitats through mini-research projects.
School-based lessons and field studies
Our team helps learners develop and practice scientific skills by using the scientific method to study the biodiversity in their school grounds.
Our impact
Training future conservation leaders
All about aliens
Iimbovane hosts workshop for Nature Connect educators
Iimbovane camp puts the spotlight on invasive alien species and biodiversity loss
From Iimbovane learner to computer whizz
Science educator of the future
Iimbovane alumnus pursues his passion for science
I learned more about ants, which was something I did not really put to my attention. I just saw them as small and unimportant, but no, they are quite interesting and very important for the environment.
As a future educator specialising in Natural Sciences, the Iimbovane biodiversity workshop has equipped me with new insight and experience in field trips that form a crucial part of science education.
We learned the different sampling methods and how to set up these methods and also tested which one is the best to use. We also learned about invasive species and native species.
To work with a microscope was the best. I have never used one before. I know now how it is used!