Enriching experience
~ Madie 2024-25
The 2024/2025 Bushveld Mosaic course was an enriching experience. The course is very informative and practical and was well coordinated. A lot of thanks to the Bushveld Mosaic Team and Lecturers, I thoroughly enjoyed this course and would recommend this course.
Great team of field experts
~ Alan 2024-25
A most enjoyable and all-encompassing bushveld experience. Well run and most modules were presented in the bush, so no shortage of first-hand experience. I recommend this course to all who love the bushveld and want to further their knowledge with a great team of field experts.
Exceeded my expectations
~ Clifford 2024-25
I had a fantastic experience with Bushveld Mosaic environmental course. The content was clear and inspiring, and I truly enjoyed every part of the learning journey. It exceeded my expectations and has motivated me to continue exploring nature and conserve. Highly recommended.
Definitely recommend
~ Karin 2024-25
I have learned so much this year. I would definitely recommend this course for anyone who loves the bush.
Wonderful journey
~ Wim 2024-25
It was a wonderful journey with like-minded people
Exceeded my expectations
~ Des 2024-25
This course exceeded my expectations. The level of the lecturers was more than I expected. The passion and dedication of the coordinators and organisers was more than I expected. The friendships made were too…. The only thing that fell short, was I thought I would finish knowing all about the bush etc. I finished knowing a lot more, but learnt there is even a lot more…the course got me hooked to learn even more.
such outstanding quality…
~ Albert 2023
I do not know of another course (in the universe!) where all the lecturers are of such outstanding quality, the organisation and communication of such high quality and the genuine passion for nature by everybody is so obvious. As a student you just stand dumbfounded by the knowledge and enthusiasm of everybody involved. Thank you for this absolute enriching year long experience about the miracle of creation and especially life. If you are interested in nature, do not miss out on this unique Bushveld Mosaic Course. The standard is very high, but worth it every step of this fantastic journey!
Game Changer …
~ Lampies 2023
This Course is a Game Changer!!! I have learned so much and some simple, obvious things were highlighted, which will change the way you look and experience Nature!! Your Game Drives will NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN!!!
go the extra mile …
~ Ingrid 2023
The Bushveld Mosaic lecturers are excellent and really go the extra mile.
Best year …
~ Luke 2023
Best year I have had for a very long time.
my wildest dreams …
~ Izak 2023
I have never in my wildest dreams imagined, in January when I signed up for Bushveld Mosaic 2023, that the course and experience would be so special and would enrich my life so tremendously! Time, money and energy well spent and invested – I would do it all over tomorrow, at the drop of a hat.
recommended the course …
~ Sarel 2023
The president of the Dendrological society has recommended the course in the branches we belong to, and there are already people interested
an incredible year …
~ John 2023
Its been an incredible year ..I haven’t yet digested all of the weekends of camping ..the swotting for the tests..all the late nights and weekends studying, researching and scouring the internet for information ..wow ..I have still not caught my breath!
Well done to Peter and his Team for a wonderful insight into our wonderful planet.
a life changing experience…
Peter (2019)
I will promote Bushveld Mosaic at every opportunity. It was a life changing experience for me
a year I will never forget…
Tanya (2019)
I wanted to do the course to learn more about nature and all it has to offer. I never expected to be enriched in such a way. It was a year I will never forget and always treasure.
truly unique….
Jemmé (2019)
Thanks to the wonderful team of facilitators for guiding us and hosting this weekend. It is clearly evident that the knowledge and experience that one gets at Bushveld Mosaic is truly unique and well worth it!
growing relationships…
Michael (2019)
One of the best parts about this course is the growing relationships developed amongst the participants – we have been learning, eating and adventuring together.
exposed to nature…
Jeannette (2018)
Having been exposed to nature my whole life, the course added an extra depth of appreciation for the world around me … I notice and understand so much more while out in the bush.
What a great weekend,
Brian (2017)
What a great weekend, this was the real thing, and is what we are all studying for. There is no better place to be than in the bush, with people that have similar thoughts and ideas.
inspired us
Sharon (2016)
Such a stimulating and interesting presentation inspired us all to participate with avid attention. In addition, a large practical component was included An absolutely wonderful weekend.
. .it now takes a lot longer to walk anywhere
Ingrid (2015)
I am thoroughly enjoying Bushveld-Mosaic. It has opened my eyes to the detail, connections, interactions, and the depth of nature. Last year, grass was a nondescript mass of cattle feed… now it’s a captivating taxonomic family with 10,035 species and an astonishing variety of inflorescence. I can no longer look at grass without considering its grazing value! Leaves used to be green and good for shade – now they are obovate, acute or apiculate, margins serrate or even crenate, stipules axilliary or paired and free! I have discovered a whole new invisible world . . . . . .it just takes a lot longer to walk anywhere.
An awesome group of students..
Gerhard (2015)
My wife and I (and the grandchildren) would have enjoyed our visits to the different parks so much more had I done Bushveld Mosaic 20 years ago. The knowledge gained would have stood me in good stead, and I could have been worth so much more to my grandchildren who are as mad about nature and game conservation as their grandfather!
And last but not least, I have the privilege (and pleasure) of being part of the most awesome group of students that I have met in my life. The camaraderie amongst us is something to behold and treasure, and the best part of the weekend is the get-together after the test and on the Saturday evening! Dan kuier ons ‘n hond uit ‘n bos uit!!![
A year from now you will wish you had started today!
Francois (2014)
Juggling work life, family life, sport and studies was a very intimidating prospect and it took me a while to justify why I would want to put myself through this. After looking at it from all angles I was reminded of Karen Lamb’s quote, “A year from now you will wish you had started today”. It made me take the plunge without looking back. Bushveld Mosaic has been, and is so much more than I expected.
The 2014 group gets along famously, and we have a lot of fun whilst gaining knowledge and experience. The lecturers and co-ordinators have been doing an excellent job – each lecturer has their own effective style which has helped us digest the knowledge. It has also been great to meet and chat with the HO’s participating as co-ordinators as well as the ones doing duty in the reserves. I can’t wait to be back in nature for the next module!
Who Knew?
Peter (2014)
Who knew that starting to study again after a break of 50 plus years is a lot harder than climbing Kilimanjaro backwards. (Not that I have ever done that, but I imagine).
Who knew that some of those little shrubs you see growing in the bush are actually South Africa’s fabled Underground Trees.
Who knew that Wetlands are so important to us …… even though they don’t have trees.
Who knew how much fun it would be, walking in a stream and finding little squiggly things you have never seen before.
Who knew that after just a few “get togethers” around a braai you can have a whole group of really fun new friends.
I am really looking forward to all the “Who Knew’s” still to come on Bushveld Mosaic this year
When I started
Este (2008)
“When I started the course, I thought I knew at least a bit about nature. After the first lecture, I realised that this is going to be a journey never to forget.
We all had such a great time whilst learning and friendships amongst strangers was established. One of the many most memorable moments is the wilderness weekend. Sleeping under the stars, taking turns to keep guard and cooking up a storm from the most basic ingredients.
Looking back, the knowledge I gained from the educated course organisers and well known authors (such as Prof Eric Holm) is more vast than what I imagined would be possible in the beginning. I surely obtained my licence to learn more. “Knowledge is a door that would only open if you turn the key yourself”.