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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...
Bushwise Student
Sep 12, 20234 min read
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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...
Bushwise
Sep 7, 20234 min read
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Camp Manager Week: Tyre Changes, Returning Birds & A Broken Foot
This blog was written by Jess Lind, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each student takes a turn as camp manager, and writing a...
Bushwise Student
Sep 5, 20233 min read
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Silence of the Hyenas
This blog about hyenas was written by Anthea Hall. Special topic blogs are written by Bushwise students during their course, and all...
Bushwise Student
Aug 22, 20234 min read
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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...
Bushwise Student
Aug 17, 20233 min read
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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...
Bushwise Student
Aug 8, 20232 min read
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Embracing Change: My Journey to Become a Field Guide
This camp manager blog was written by Ryan Sakinofsky, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. 3 min read Leaving the City Behind for...
Bushwise Student
Jul 27, 20233 min read
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Life in the Wild: Embracing Adventure and Discovery in the Bush
This blog was written by Joel Wicks, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student, during this week as camp manager. The day began at 4 in...
Bushwise Student
Jul 25, 20234 min read
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Understanding the savannah biome
This blog about the savannah biome was written by Rachel Ogle, while completing her Bushwise Professional Field Guide course. Facts and...
Bushwise Student
Jul 18, 20233 min read
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Exploring nature: Change will start with me
This blog was written by Edward Tivana, during his turn as camp manager on the Bushwise Professional Field Guide course. My name is...
Bushwise Student
Jul 13, 20233 min read
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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...
Bushwise Alumni
Jul 11, 20234 min read
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Unveiling the Fascinating World of Warthogs
A blog about all things warthog, by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Emma King. Researching and writing a blog about a...
Bushwise Student
Jul 6, 20234 min read
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Responsible Resource Use: Bushwise and the SAWC
“We all must be aware of, and take responsibility for, how we live and what we use.” — the Southern African Wildlife College Do you ever...
Bushwise
Jul 4, 20234 min read
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A Day in the Life of a Field Ranger: Safeguarding Nature
When you’re a field ranger in South Africa, each day brings new challenges and rewarding experiences in the world of conservation. But...
Bushwise
Jun 29, 20234 min read
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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...
Bushwise Student
Jun 20, 20233 min read
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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...
Bushwise Student
Jun 15, 20234 min read
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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...
Bushwise
Jun 8, 20233 min read
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Yours in Conservation: A Story by Kutlwano Mahube
This blog was written by Kutlwano Mahube, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. 5 min read. How it all began From early as I can...
Bushwise Student
May 30, 20233 min read
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The Fascinating World of Acacia Trees: Diversity, Cultural Significance and Medicinal Uses
This blog about acacia trees was written by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Maddy Prior. As part of their training, each...
Bushwise Student
May 25, 20234 min read
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Tracking lions: A print in the sand
A story about tracking lions with Bushwise students, by Annie DuPre. Read time: 4 min The vehicle slowed to a stop as James leaned over...
Annie DuPre
May 16, 20234 min read
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