Our aim is to be a leading
Environmental Education and Resource Centre.
The centre demonstrates in practical and visible ways actions that can be taken by South Africans that meet our development objectives and help with climate change mitigation.
The Centre
The JNF Walter Sisulu Environmental Centre in Mamelodi was founded in September 2004, and is an custom-designed environmental discovery science centre with activity-based learning programs.
This is particularly important at a time of increasing concern about over-utilising of resources, a growing population, and climate change.
The design of the Centre demonstrates green technology such as passive solar orientation and thermal comfort, natural and energy-efficient lighting, water harvesting and saving and serves as an example of environmental best practice as well as provide a venue for environmental education.
The Centre
The JNF Walter Sisulu Environmental Centre in Mamelodi was founded in September 2004, and is an custom-designed environmental discovery science centre with activity-based learning programs.
This is particularly important at a time of increasing concern about over-utilising of resources, a growing population, and climate change.
The design of the Centre demonstrates green technology such as passive solar orientation and thermal comfort, natural and energy-efficient lighting, water harvesting, and saving and serves as an example of environmental best practice as well as provide a venue for environmental education.
The Centre comprises four educational themed rooms focused on Waste, Energy, Water, and Biodiversity as well as an auditorium, all surrounded by a demonstration food & medicinal plant garden, showcasing indigenous plants, and a reticulated wetland.
In 2021, the Centre was accredited as a Level 1 Science Centre by the Department of Science and Innovation.
EDUCATING OUR YOUTH
To date we have successfully hosted over 110 000 learners (Grade R – 11) from Quintile 1 to 3 schools in Mamelodi at our Centre in the key learning areas of Waste Management, Renewable Energy, Water Conservation, and the Protection of Biodiversity with curriculum-based educational activities that support teachers, educate, and motivate learners with outcomes-based activities that are stimulating, fun and informative.
EDUCATING OUR YOUTH
To date we have successfully hosted over 110 000 learners (Grade R – 11) from Quintile 1 to 3 schools in Mamelodi at our Centre in the key learning areas of Waste Management, Renewable Energy, Water Conservation, and the Protection of Biodiversity with curriculum-based educational activities that support teachers, educate, and motivate learners with outcomes-based activities that are stimulating, fun and informative.