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Bushwise Student
Sep 12, 20234 min read
Amphibians Disrupting Our Class On Amphibians
This blog was written by Ethan Tooch, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and writing a...
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Bushwise Student
Sep 7, 20234 min read
Getting To Know The Wildebeest
This blog about wildebeest was written by Ella Dean. Special topic blogs are written by Bushwise students during their course, and all...
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Bushwise Student
Aug 17, 20233 min read
Wildlife Adventures and Leadership Lessons
Read time: 3 mins This blog was written by Goodwill Manzini, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student, during their week as camp...
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Bushwise Student
Aug 8, 20232 min read
The Bushveld Has Its Own Time
This blog was written by Bradley Blouw, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student, during their week as camp manager. Read time: 3 min. A...
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Bushwise Alumni
Jul 11, 20234 min read
Life after Bushwise – From Welgevonden Game Reserve to Wits University
Meet Ashleigh Donaldson, a graduate of the Bushwise Professional Field Guide 2015 course. After graduation, Ashleigh did her placement at...
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Bushwise Alumni
Jun 20, 20233 min read
From South Carolina to South Africa: One Big Adventure
This blog was written by Ashton Thomas, during his turn as camp manager on the Bushwise Professional Field Guide course. My name is...
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Bushwise Student
Jun 15, 20234 min read
Explore the diverse biomes of South Africa
This blog about South Africa’s biomes was researched and written by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Ziphozonke Zwane. The...
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Bushwise Trainer
Jun 8, 20233 min read
Reflections on the recent Bushwise class and their journey as Field Guides
This blog was written to the current graduating class of Bushwise field guides. It’s a farewell, good luck and see you again soon from...
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Bushwise
Jun 6, 20234 min read
Staying long-term in South Africa as an international student
South Africa is a beautiful country with incredible biodiversity, awe-inspiring landscapes, rich cultures and fascinating history. It is...
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Bushwise Trainer
Jun 1, 20233 min read
From Buckingham Palace to Bushwise: My journey to becoming a field guide trainer
Welcome to the Bushwise team, Sophie Barrett! This blog was written by one of our newest trainers, who is based at our campus on the...
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Bushwise Student
Apr 27, 20235 min read
Following in the footsteps of a matriarch
This blog was written by Molly Swan, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Autumn morning in the bushveld Venturing out on a...
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Bushwise Student
Apr 20, 20234 min read
Bushwise Course Update: FGASA Exam, Botany Test and Passion for Wildlife
This blog was written by Alizée Favrat, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each week, students take turns as camp manager to...
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Bushwise Student
Apr 13, 20234 min read
An Exciting Week on Campus: From Baby Snakes to Rare Servals
This blog was written by Oscar Wehen, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each week, students take turns as camp manager to...
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Bushwise Student
Apr 6, 20234 min read
A Long Time Coming: My move from the UK to South Africa
This blog was written by UK student Alex Denney, on our Bushwise Professional Field Guide course. Each week, Bushwise students take turns...
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Bushwise Student
Apr 4, 20233 min read
Animal scavengers in the African bush
This blog was written by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Campbell Baker. As part of their training, each student submits a...
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Bushwise
Mar 7, 20232 min read
Addressing Desertification: Solutions for a Greener Future
This blog about desertification was by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Kholofelo Sebola. As part of their training, each...
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Bushwise Student
Feb 28, 20233 min read
A scrub hare isn’t a bunny! And other interesting scrub hare facts
This blog was written by Naledi Letshwiti, currently a Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. The information contained in this blog...
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Bushwise Student
Feb 10, 20233 min read
The real life magic of magic guarri
This blog is by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Molly Swan. As part of their training, each student submits a researched blog...
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Bushwise Trainer
Jan 17, 20232 min read
What I enjoy most about being a field guide trainer
What is it like to be a Bushwise trainer? In this blog Wayne Lubbe shares his experience with teaching and learning from aspiring field...
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Annie DuPre
Jan 12, 20233 min read
Bushwise recommends: Podcasts on nature and wildlife
4 min read Podcasts are a great way to stay connected to conservation and nature through news and stories. But the sheer number of...
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