Author: Di Stromberg

  • To all our Friends of Steenbok – Happy Mothers Day!!

    Posted on by Di StrombergTo all our Friends of Steenbok – Happy Mothers Day!!  Even though the Reserve is still closed, there are beautiful views to enjoy while walking on the adjacent roads.  Here are a couple of easy-to-spot indigenous flowers that are in... Read more »

  • Appointment of Management Committee Chairperson

    Posted on by Di StrombergLIRA and the Friends of Steenbok Trust are pleased to announce the appointment of Kerry Evans as the new Chairperson of the Steenbok Management Committee. An Island resident and member of the LIRA Committee, Kerry has a degree in Botany... Read more »

  • City Nature Challenge 2020

    Posted on by Di StrombergThe City Nature Challenge was open to anyone and everyone.  The Garden Route was one of six areas in South Africa that entered the Challenge. The Challenge ran from 27th April to 3rd May, and all observations had to be... Read more »

  • April Rainfall in Steenbok

    Posted on by Di StrombergIMPORTANT NOTICE South Africa is in now in stage 4 of lockdown.  Regarding Steenbok Nature Reserve it is still closed to the public.  This means the only thing allowed in the Reserve is rainfall and our natural flora and fauna.... Read more »

  • RAINFALL MARCH

    Posted on by Di StrombergThe rainfall in March was a very below par 22mm. As we have much bigger things to cope with at the moment, I think we should not worry about this now. Read more »

  • Complementary colors in Steenbok

    Posted on by Di StrombergWith Steenbok  joining the many South Africans for the Nation wide Lockdown, today’s post will be a virtual tour along a natural pathway in the Reserve.  This time of the year one is rewarded with a panoramic display of the brightly... Read more »

  • When you’re feeling blue….

    Posted on by Di StrombergAll you have to do, is take a walk to Steenbok…. The array of Plectranthus will welcome you as you enter the Reserve. These beauties will definitely brighten your day by their very showy display.  The devastating drought in 2017 (picture... Read more »

  • Teaching the youth about our Wetlands

    Posted on by Di StrombergEarly in February a planned Wetlands Day excursion by Knysna Municipality YCOP for Thembelitsha Primary School to Steenbok Nature Reserve, to raise awareness of the value and benefits of wetlands was unfortunately called off due to an administrative problem. Instead,... Read more »

  • HAPPY FRIDAY 13TH

    Posted on by Di StrombergFun Friday 13th Quiz…… 13 questions you should know the answers to. All the information can be found either on our Webpage or in our book “Look deep into nature“. The answers will be posted tomorrow. Ready….. Steady….. GO…… What... Read more »

  • Preserving our Wetlands for future generations

    Posted on by Di StrombergSouth Africa is a water scarce country, and the water in many streams is polluted. Both droughts and floods are common. In this regard, wetlands play a vital role by removing toxic substances and sediment from the water, improving downstream... Read more »