research centre
Research & Education Centre
Research & Education Centre
Wolwekraal Conservation and Research Trust (WCRT) Research and Education Centre is a vibrant, welcoming space situated next to Renu-Karoo Nursery on van Dyk Street
(-33.219259, 22.029845). It includes a lecture hall for 35 people and a library/archive/office. It was built with Richard Dean’s bequest to WCRT to serve as a environmental knowledge hub for the southern Karoo promoting research, and education and environmental stewardship
Wolwekraal Conservation and Research Trust (WCRT) Research and Education Centre is a vibrant, welcoming space situated next to Renu-Karoo Nursery on van Dyk Street (-33.219259, 22.029845). It includes a lecture hall for 35 people and a library/archive/office. It was built with Richard Dean’s bequest to WCRT to serve as a environmental knowledge hub for the southern Karoo promoting research, and education and environmental stewardship
The library houses literature collections of Dr. Judy Maguire (archaeology and natural history), of Dr. W. Richard J. Dean (ornithology), Dr Sue Dean (botany and 1:50,000 maps of the Karoo), as well as books on Karoo exploration, geology and natural history from a variety of donors. The library is accessible to researchers, students, and the community at large.
The library houses literature collections of Dr. Judy Maguire (archaeology and natural history), of Dr. W. Richard J. Dean (ornithology), Dr Sue Dean (botany and 1:50,000 maps of the Karoo), as well as books on Karoo exploration, geology and natural history from a variety of donors. The library is accessible to researchers, students, and the community at large.
In the fully equipped lecture hall we host workshops, training sessions, and public talks on topics ranging from geology, hydrology, ecology and archaeology to conservation, gardening, indigenous knowledge, and cultural history of the southern Karoo. We aim to spark curiosity and cultivate a deep appreciation of the Karoo in the minds of school groups, researchers, and visitors.
Curated indigenous and medicinal gardens with around 100 labled plant species surround the building. The grounds also include an installation demonstrating and explaining the geology of the Prince Albert area.
Curated indigenous and medicinal gardens with around 100 labled plant species surround the building. The grounds also include an installation demonstrating and explaining the geology of the Prince Albert area.
To book the hall for lectures or workshops, or to find out about upcoming lectures and event contact Sue Milton-Dean by email wklconsresorg@gmail.com or WhatApp 0827700206.