Get Involved
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
can change the world;
indeed it’s the only thing that ever has
– Margaret Mead –
Meet the Team
Did you know that the definition of an ‘environmental activist’ is no more than a responsible person with a conscience who works towards protecting the natural environment from destruction or pollution.
Become one!
See what interests you …. where your skills could help … how you can join in …
Look over what we do & who we are
Portfolios
CHAIRPERSON
Establish the strategy and direction of TreeKeepers.
Work with multiple role-players to ensure the association’s mission is fulfilled
Clare Burgess
TREASURER
Monitor, manage and review the financial position in line with good governance policies as well as prudent fiduciary principles
Henk Egberink
SECRETARY
Undertake the administrative duties.
Co-ordinate meetings. Keep members connected, informed,
up to date, and on their toes
Angela Wain
ADVOCACY
Counsel TreeKeepers
in rightful policy and protocol matters,
as well as advise on judicial issues and
legal proprieties
Eleonore van der Horst
OUTREACH & EDUCATION
Substantiate and disseminate information in the public domain
Paddy Attwell
Advance environmental literacy & stewardship
Lucy Schnell
Alison Coutras
FUND RAISING & ENGAGEMENT
Develop and sustain partnerships between public and private sectors
Generate income to finance the society’s projects
Hugh Tyrrell,Vice Chair
SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
Populate select sites with topical, current, relevant, on-the-button news
Facebook: Gail Brown
Heleen Louw
Instagram: Volunteer really needed
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Generate informative material and resources for the website, as well as for independent publications, such as TreeKeepers tips / guides / etc.
Marion Ellis
Volunteer your Time and your Talents
JOIN IN
Meetings happen on the last Wednesday of every second month at 12.30 in the Newlands Forest Nursery
Stay engaged
Sign up for Newsletters
Follow us on Facebook
Track topical issues
VOLUNTEER
There are countless ways to share you skills. You could be an armchair activist or a keyboard warrior …
How about becoming a stand-up public persuader or an educator activist?
LEND A HAND
Look over the Portfolios to see what we do – and how you can get involved / help out / make a difference
All participation helps ”change the world” in unexpected ways
Join in
TAKE PART
Engage with the
Tree Mapping project
Get involved with the ”Significant Trees” intiative
Nominate ”Champion Trees” via DEFF
Donate your Money
Help safeguard the future of TreeKeepers as a custodian of your green landscape and your city’s resiliency.
Membership fees are R200 a year
Treekeepers-Cape Town: Standard Bank, Claremont. Account No: 076299082 Branch Code: 025109
When you fill in the form below, just indicate that your payment is for 2022 Subscription.
TreeKeepers is a registered non-profit organisation (NPO) Reg No. 242-105,
and public benefit organisation (PBO) Ref No. 930071814
Your donations are tax deductible. We’ll gladly issue tax donation receipts for your contributions.
Your financial support helps us fulfill our mandate
to conserve urban forests which are vital environmental powerhouses.
Our advocacy activities intersect between the acts that protect the urban forest
and the City’s (limited) resources to implement these policies
Why not contact the treasurer directly to discuss how you can donate to TreeKeepers. Here are some options …