Category: Steenbok Nature Reserve News

  • STEENBOK WEATHER CAUTION

    Posted on by Di StrombergSTORM ALERT – GARDEN ROUTE AREA Strong interior winds are expected over the Garden Route municipalities in the Western Cape on Tuesday (09/06/2020). An intense cold front with an associated upper air trough is expected over the western parts of the... Read more »

  • Rainfall May 2020

    Posted on by Di StrombergAfter parsimonious rainfall figures during February, March and April, we now have something to celebrate. May’s rainfall figure was 71mm which is significantly higher than the ten year average    of 48mm. The year to-date figure continues to exceed last... Read more »

  • Another plant just over the edge…

    Posted on by Di StrombergWhile walking along Links Drive, following the Government’s regulations, I came across this tree which is recovering beautifully from the on-going alien clearance. To find Sersia laevigata (Dune currant), walk along the edge of Links Drive, past the Tennis Club towards... Read more »

  • From Steenbok with LOVE….

    Posted on by Di StrombergWalking along the boundary of Kingfisher Creek on Links Drive this morning, I was amazed to see how this stunning Candlewood had grown from its pruning and all the ongoing alien clearing around it 😁 Pterocelastrus tricuspidatus (Candlewood) can grow... Read more »

  • 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 »