Help Bring Cape Town’s Indigenous Plants Back to Life

What if you could help bring Cape Town's endangered landscapes back to life, one tiny seed at a time? At the City's Habitat Restoration Facility in Westlake, volunteers work behind the scenes to protect and restore the Cape's extraordinary indigenous plant life. Get involved in collecting and cleaning seeds, propagating plants, caring for young seedlings and preparing indigenous species for reintroduction into damaged natural habitats. It's a fascinating opportunity to learn how conservation works at ground level, discover the remarkable diversity of Cape plants and contribute to restoring some of the world's rarest vegetation. No green fingers required — just curiosity, patience and a willingness to get your hands dirty.

BEFORE YOU GO
This is a structured volunteering opportunity rather than a drop-in gardening activity. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and reasonably fit. Tasks may include seed collection, cleaning and sowing, plant propagation, labelling, data collection and fieldwork. Placements are available on weekdays only, and applications should be submitted at least a month in advance. Spaces are limited, and placement isn't guaranteed. Read the City's volunteer information pack and submit the required application documents before making arrangements to visit.