Author: Di Stromberg

  • ARBOR MONTH IN STEENBOK – Grewia occidentalis

    Posted on by Di StrombergGrewia occidentalis – SA Tree Number: 463 A much branched, evergreen shrub or semi climber that grows in protected positions among other species of trees.  An excellent example of this can be seen at the west end of Kingfisher Creek. The... Read more »

  • ARBOR MONTH IN STEENBOK: VIRGILIA DIVARICATA

    Posted on by Di StrombergTo carry on celebrating Arbor month, we will today look at the PINK KEURBOOM – tree number 221. This small to medium sized tree is bushy, rounded to conical in shape and can be found in our tree copse along... Read more »

  • ARBOR MONTH IN STEENBOK – A Memorial Tree for Cherry Bullard, donated by Jeremy and Anne Allan.

    Posted on by Di StrombergPterocelastrus tricuspidatus Family: Celastraceae Common names: candlewood, cherrywood (English), kershout (Afrikaans), uTwina (isiXhosa). SA Tree No: 409 This sweet scented, floral tree, donated by Jeremy and Anne Allan is in memory of Cherry Bullard.  John Moll from Roots to Shoots... Read more »

  • August 2020 Rainfall Charts

    Posted on by Di StrombergWe recorded 136 mm in August, which is the third highest monthly rainfall for August during  the last 20 years!!! A huge thanks to Peter Godsell and Peter Dieterich for supplying Steenbok Nature Reserve with accurate monthly rainfall figures and... Read more »

  • Cape Bulbul (Pycnonotus capensis)

    Posted on by Di StrombergThis bird with its liquid whistle was spotted among the tall trees in Steenbok Nature Reserve. DESCRIPTION The Cape Bulbul measures 19-21 cm in length.  Males and females look alike. The plumage is mainly dull, blackish brown. It has distinctive... Read more »

  • Winter Garden Maintenance

    Posted on by Di StrombergWhile most of us were staying inside after the heavy rain and snow storms this week, Ivy Garden Services and Knysna Municipality were hard at work in Steenbok Nature Reserve.   The dead branches of Metalasia muricata and Euryops virgineus... Read more »

  • EUPHORBIA ERYTHRINA

    Posted on by Di Stromberg  Whilst walking along the paved path, you may have spotted some interesting looking plants popping up here and there amongst the grass area as well as around the aquifer. This much branched, resprouting perennial plant is easily recognisable by... Read more »

  • Municipality in Steenbok Nature Reserve

    Posted on by Di Stromberg  Thanks to the Municipal teams from the Department of Parks and Recreation for a job well done in Steenbok on Thursday 13th August.    All the pruned and cut vegetation along Links Drive has been removed.  Prudence and her... Read more »

  • A few colourful blooms to spot in Steenbok during your winter exercise routines

    Posted on by Di StrombergZantedeschia aethiopica – White or common arum lily These beauties can be found in the Indigenous Garden  This very well known plant grows freely in damp ground but also tolerates normal garden conditions. The arrow-shaped leaves are as long or... Read more »

  • You’re never too young to learn

    Posted on by Di StrombergSteenbok Nature Reserve recently hosted a walkabout with a  small group of enthusiastic preschoolers and parents.  With the help of our educational booklet “Look Deep into Nature” the energetic group were tasked with finding insects and butterflies populate the the... Read more »