Author: Di Stromberg

  • December 2021 Rainfall Report

    Posted on by Di Stromberg2021 – Done and Dusted The December rainfall was a generous 64 mm which puts it ahead of the figure for 2020 and the ten year average. Incidentally, the highest December figure we have on record is 216 mm in... Read more »

  • STEENBOK NATURE RESERVE TRUST – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

    Posted on by Di StrombergNotice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the STEENBOK NATURE RESERVE TRUST will be held on Tuesday 11 January 2022 at 10am at the Leisure Isle Country Club, Links Drive, Leisure Isle, Knysna. ATTACHMENTS Please click the links... Read more »

  • Steenbok Nature Reserve – fighting the aliens!!!

    Posted on by Di StrombergThere are some very sensitive areas in the Reserve that if not attended to properly will become infested with alien invasive vegetation.  The whole month of August will be focused on systematically removing invasive plants and encouraging indigenous growth. HOW... Read more »

  • New Flora identified in Steenbok Nature Reserve.

    Posted on by Di StrombergOur website has been updated with 3 new species flowering now in the Reserve.  Click the photos to learn more about these indigenous flowers. Read more »

  • Sunshine in a flower

    Posted on by Di StrombergSteenbok Nature Reserve has a display of warm colours flowering during the cold Winter months.  Here are a few examples to look out for during your walks through the indigenous gardens.  The bright yellows and oranges will cheer up your... Read more »

  • Trimming Roger’s Way

    Posted on by Di StrombergThe Steenbok Nature Reserve comprises two distinct areas: Steenbok Park and Kingfisher Creek, which are linked by a narrow pathway between the Country Club and the Boat Club. It was Roger Voysey who had the vision to landscape this pathway... Read more »

  • STEENBOK NATURE RESERVE NEWSLETTER JULY 2021

    Posted on by Di StrombergPlease visit the link below for our latest Newsletter. https://mailchi.mp/facbff7a8e69/steenbok-nature-reserve-newsletter-july-2021 Read more »

  • Winter Solstice 2021

    Posted on by Di StrombergYes!!! We can finally start looking forward to longer daylight hours in Steenbok. Fun Facts The Winter solstice date this year was on the 21 June.  The word “solstice” is derived from the Latin term “solsitium”, which literally means “sun-stopping”. ... Read more »