Greyton Conservation Society (GCS), Conserving Greyton and Surrounds Since 1979

1979 Founded A member based non profit with its own constitution, answerable to its members.

2 200 ha Nature reserve Established 13 May 1977, reaching the peaks of Uitkyk, Wa en Osse and Perdekop.

14 km Greyton to McGregor The one trail in the area that needs a permit, issued by CapeNature.

1977 Rainfall records Read every month since then by local residents, and still going.

What we do

Stewardship of the landscape, and of the village within it.

GCS provides stewardship of the incredible landscape and natural biodiversity surrounding Greyton and the historic buildings, streetscapes and character of Greyton village, whilst respecting cultural norms and values of all those who live here.

Nature and biodiversity

Managing the nature reserve and the commonage, clearing invasive alien plants, and monitoring the fauna and flora that depend on a healthy veld.

Village character

The historical and cultural origins, heritage architecture, streetscapes, lei-water system, market and urban green spaces.

Living alongside wildlife

Rangers who support co-existence with baboons and other wildlife, and awareness raising with residents, visitors and schools.

Greyton Nature Reserve

Greyton’s greatest asset.

The reserve was established by Professor Brian Rycroft on 13 May 1977, while he was Director of the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. It runs to roughly 2 200 hectares and stretches up to the peaks of Uitkyk, Wa en Osse and Perdekop.

The proposed extension to the reserve has been approved by the CapeNature stewardship panel. Several steps remain before final approval.

Trails, permits and rainfall

Programmes and activities

How the work gets done

A Cape sugarbird perched on a pincushion protea in flower.

Nature

Greyton Nature Programme

A community-driven effort guided by GCS to help local residents to live in harmony with the nature around us. Supported by The Sophia Foundation.

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A fire running along a mountain ridge above the Overberg at dusk.

Restoration

Invasive alien plants

Invasive alien plants are a major threat to a healthy biodiversity in the catchment areas surrounding Greyton.

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Community

Greyton Village Market

Saturday mornings from 09:00 to 12:00. Supporting stall holders helps to support GCS activities.

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A horse cart carrying passengers down a tree lined street in Greyton.

Heritage

Village character

Various committees working with the municipality to protect and enhance the village character.

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What’s on

Join us, get involved, enjoy Greyton.

From the Saturday market to the monthly hack to the many hiking, running and MTB trails, there is so much to take part in, enjoy and contribute to maintaining Greyton and its surrounds.

Saturdays
09:00 to 12:00