Community Clean Up

Posted on Thu February 26, 2026.

On 25 February 2026, Cango Wildlife Volunteers and staff stepped beyond our gates and into the community for a focused environmental clean up initiative in Oudtshoorn. The team concentrated on Baron van Reede Street directly in front of the facility, working through to the corner of Botha Street. What began as a routine clean up exposed a larger problem.

Large volumes of discarded alcohol bottles, plastic waste and general litter had accumulated along the roadside. This marks the start of a structured monthly outreach programme. Cango Wildlife volunteers and staff will continue participating on a regular basis. Conservation does not end at the fence line.

Environmental stewardship begins locally. A clean town supports biodiversity, reduces pollution runoff, protects urban wildlife, and strengthens community pride.


Litter affects more than appearance. Broken glass and plastic fragments threaten animals. Waste blocks stormwater systems. Debris contributes to pollution entering surrounding ecosystems. The sign we have placed is not boastful, but rather a reminder that our community is a shared responsibility and that everyone is accountable.

 

The purpose is not recognition. The purpose is accountability and awareness. Visible action encourages shared responsibility. We urge residents and visitors to dispose of waste responsibly and use designated dumping and recycling facilities. Conservation includes species. It includes ecosystems, communities, and the streets we walk every day.

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