Category: Nature & Nurture

A DOLPHIN IS A DOLPHIN RIGHT…?

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We, along the coastline that S.M.A.R.T (Stranded Marine Animal Rescue Team) is responsible for, are extremely lucky in that we can watch numerous dolphins swimming, playing, breaching and surfing on a regular basis. Question is … do we actually…

DIE MUSEFEES VIR GEMEENSKAPSBOU EN -GROEI

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Wanneer daar ’n geleentheid plaasvind in ’n dorp kom mense van ander plekke om dit by te woon of meer te leer oor die dorp. Plaaslike inwoners kom byeen vir al die georganiseerde aktiwiteite. Die totale sakesektor vind dus baat by “meer…

GOODBYES, WELCOMES AND SNAKES AT THE YOUTH CAFÉ!

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August means a new intern team has started at the Youth Café. We want to celebrate these eight young people from our local community – they all went through vigorous interview, selection and volunteering processes before being appointed for…

HARNESSING THE HEALING POWER OF INDIGENOUS MEDICINAL PLANTS

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Indigenous medicinal plants hold a wealth of wisdom and healing potential that has been passed down through generations. These plants have played a vital role in the traditional healthcare systems of indigenous cultures. The utilisation of…

CARE FOR OUR COAST

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Beaches in South Africa are classified as public open spaces, and according to legislation within the Sea-shore Act should be accessible for everyone to enjoy. The government goes a step further in their attempt to ensure beaches remain public…

THE IMPORTANCE OF BIODIVERSITY AND ALIEN INVASIVE PLANTS

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Biodiversity is the link between all organisms on earth, binding all into interdependent ecosystems. Healthy eco-systems underpin the health of the planet and have a direct impact on all our lives. We rely on biodiversity for everything –…

NEW BOARDWALKS AT SUIDERKRUIS BEACH

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It provides great interest and excitement to witness the current upgrading of boardwalk infrastructure on the Orion Drive Dune System, Great Brak River. This new chapter is said to cater to the needs of wheelchair users who will now be able…

ON THE ROAD AGAIN

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Our travels have taken us many times to Mountain Zebra National Park in the Eastern Cape, and I have written often about it, so on this particular occasion I won’t go into too much detail. Just a dip-in. But it did give us the opportunity…

TOLHUIS OP MONTAGUPAS

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Die historiese Tolhuis op die Montagupas net buite George is in 1847 gebou. Die padingeneur van die pas self was Henry Fancourt White. 250 gevangenes is opgelei as padbouers en klipkappers en dit het drie jaar geneem om die pas te bou teen ’n…

The human body: An Ecosystem of Microbiome and Medicinal plants

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The human body is a remarkable ecosystem, consisting of trillions of cells working together to sustain life. Within this intricate system, two key elements play a vital role in maintaining balance and diversity: the microbiome and medicinal…

GARDEN ROUTE BOTANICAL GARDEN

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The Garden Route Botanical Garden (GRBG) team will take part in the Muse Festival, taking place in Great Brak River from 21-23 September 2023. The GRBG Trust is a privately run, Public Benefit Organisation, aimed at the conservation and awareness…

MUSE SE TEMA NURTURE NATURE

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Die Musefees se tema vir hierdie jaar, Nurture Nature, strek veel verder as die klein Suid-Kaapse dorpie, Groot-Brakrivier. Tydens ’n dinkskrum met lede van die gemeenskap is daar besluit om na kinders ver oor die seewaters heen ook uit te…