Category: Steenbok Nature Reserve News

  • Improved growth in Rehabilitated areas of Steenbok Nature Reserve.

    Posted on by Di StrombergIndigenous plants in the far western area along Links Drive are thriving due to the continual work done by Ivy Garden Services to remove alien invasive plants. Here are a few examples of indigenous trees and shrubs that are now... Read more »

  • Living on the edge….

    Posted on by Di Stromberg  Whilst on your daily walk, why not try and spot some of our stunning specimens from the boundary of Steenbok and share them with us? Autumn being on its way, many specimens are busy getting ready for their winter... Read more »

  • 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 »