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Join Our Arbour Month Mission ๐ŸŒณ

The KwaZulu-Natal Museum is proud to support the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environmentโ€™s #OneMillionTrees greening campaign this Arbour Month. Together, we can help reduce carbon emissions, restore ecosystems, and create a greener future.

As part of the celebration, weโ€™re giving away 5 Trees of the Year โ€“ and you could be one of the lucky winners!

How to enter:

  1. Share a photo of yourself planting or gardening in the comments section of our Facebook post.

  2. Include the hashtags #kznmuseum #DFFE #OneMillionTrees in your comment.

Itโ€™s that simple! Winners will be announced on 23 September 2025.
Terms and conditions apply.

Help us spread the word by sharing our post and encouraging others to get involved. Every tree planted is a step toward a healthier planet.

โ€œMy Tree, My Oxygen โ€“ Plant Yours Today.โ€ ๐ŸŒฑ

 

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