Amphibians Disrupting Our Class On Amphibians

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...

Bushwise

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...

Camp Manager Week: Tyre Changes, Returning Birds & A Broken Foot

Bushwise Student

Sep 5, 20233 min read

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

Aug 22, 20234 min read

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...

Wildlife Adventures and Leadership Lessons

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...

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...

Embracing Change: My Journey to Become a Field Guide

Bushwise Student

Jul 27, 20233 min read

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...

Life in the Wild: Embracing Adventure and Discovery in the Bush

Bushwise Student

Jul 25, 20234 min read

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 18, 20233 min read

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...

Exploring nature: Change will start with me

Bushwise Student

Jul 13, 20233 min read

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...

Life after Bushwise – From Welgevonden Game Reserve to Wits University

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...

Unveiling the Fascinating World of Warthogs

Bushwise Student

Jul 6, 20234 min read

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

Jul 4, 20234 min read

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...

A Day in the Life of a Field Ranger: Safeguarding Nature

Bushwise

Jun 29, 20234 min read

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...

From South Carolina to South Africa: One Big Adventure

Bushwise Student

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...

Explore the diverse biomes of South Africa

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...

Bushwise

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...

Yours in Conservation: A Story by Kutlwano Mahube

Bushwise Student

May 30, 20233 min read

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...

The Fascinating World of Acacia Trees: Diversity, Cultural Significance and Medicinal Uses

Bushwise Student

May 25, 20234 min read

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...

Annie DuPre

May 16, 20234 min read

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...

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