Category: Steenbok Nature Reserve News

  • ALIEN CLEARING

    Posted on by Di StrombergA most satisfying couple of hours was spent yesterday morning clearing alien invasive plants West of the tennis court. It was incredible to see the impact that 3 volunteers could make to this area in such a short time. As... Read more »

  • DONATION OF FISHING LINE RECYCLING BINS

    Posted on by Di StrombergThe Friends of Steenbok would like to thank Angela and Robin Fick from Mossel Bay for their kind delivery of three new fishing line recycling bins. These were presented to us on the Ficks’ recent visit to the Reserve. The... Read more »

  • Calling for volunteers!!!

    Posted on by Di Stromberg  Do you care about the environment??? Would you like to help??? Join the Steenbokkies on Thursday 10 October for a morning of clearing alien invasive plants.   Please meet us west of the Leisure Isle Tennis court parking at... Read more »

  • September rainfall charts

    Posted on by Di StrombergRainfall this month was 88 mm. This is very pleasing and in fact is the second highest month this year (the highest was in July). However it is not a patch on the rainfall in September last year, which was... Read more »

  • ARCTOCEPHALUS PUSILLUS – THE SOUTH AFRICAN FUR SEAL

    Posted on by Di StrombergPreviously known as the Cape Fur Seal, these creatures are now officially called South African Fur Seals. An early morning walk along the Tow Path can be very rewarding.  Not only are there many different species of birds to appreciate,... Read more »

  • Polygala virgata

    Posted on by Di StrombergFamily: Polygalaceae Common names: Purple Broom (Eng.); Persboom, Bloukappie (Afr.) A new evergreen shrub recently spotted in Steenbok.  If left untouched, it can grow to over 2m. The specimen in Steenbok is only about 70cm and can be seen alongside the... Read more »

  • Visiting butterflies in Steenbok

    Posted on by Di StrombergLook among the grasses in Steenbok Nature Reserve and you will find quite a few species of butterflies. The most noticeable at this time of the year is the Brown-veined White (Belenois aurota).  It is also called a Pioneer White or... Read more »

  • Plants to look out for in Spring

    Posted on by Di StrombergSteenbok Nature reserve is abundant with colorful flowers during the Spring months. Lobelia tomentosa This tufted shrublet branches from the base and has hairy stems.  The hard, hairy leaves are long and narrow, up to 5 mm in width.  They... Read more »

  • Clivia miniata var. citrina

    Posted on by Di Stromberg  Planted in April 2016 by Roger Voysey and Linsay Durham, these light yellow coloured Clivias are still a beautiful sight at the main entrance to Steenbok by the bird bath. This perennial, clump forming plant is very well know in its... Read more »