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Sunshine in a flower
Posted on Steenbok Nature Reserve has a display of warm colours flowering during the cold Winter months. Here are a few examples to look out for during your walks through the indigenous gardens. The bright yellows and oranges will cheer up your... Read more » -
Trimming Roger’s Way
Posted on The Steenbok Nature Reserve comprises two distinct areas: Steenbok Park and Kingfisher Creek, which are linked by a narrow pathway between the Country Club and the Boat Club. It was Roger Voysey who had the vision to landscape this pathway... Read more » -
STEENBOK NATURE RESERVE NEWSLETTER JULY 2021
Posted on Please visit the link below for our latest Newsletter. https://mailchi.mp/facbff7a8e69/steenbok-nature-reserve-newsletter-july-2021 Read more » -
Winter Solstice 2021
Posted on Yes!!! We can finally start looking forward to longer daylight hours in Steenbok. Fun Facts The Winter solstice date this year was on the 21 June. The word “solstice” is derived from the Latin term “solsitium”, which literally means “sun-stopping”. ... Read more » -
When the power is out, take a walk….
Posted on There is nothing more satisfying at the moment than taking a walk at 4pm when load shedding hits!!! We have been having such amazingly warm and sunny days that the area near Kingfisher Creek has quickly become one of my... Read more » -
Winter in Steenbok Nature Reserve
Posted on The Reserve is a wonderful place to experience our natural environment and enjoy some spontaneous outdoor activities. Every Sunday at 9am social touch rugby is played on the Common and the group welcomes anyone interested in joining in. Something to... Read more » -
Hello Aloes!
Posted on The sun is shining and the aloes are flowering!! Sunshine and aloes, what more could one want during the winter months? These magnificent plants are beginning to bloom all over Steenbok Nature Reserve. Here are a few to look out... Read more » -
RAINFALL CHART MAY 2021
Posted on Thank you to the Two Peters (Peter Godsell and Peter Dieterich) for our monthly rainfall chart. In the month of May we recorded 71 mm. This is identical to last year and 40% ahead of the ten year average. As regards... Read more » -
The official results for the City Nature Challenge 2021
Posted on A total of 419 places registered across the world and the results for the Garden Route District were; Total observations: 19977 placing the Garden Route in 11th position. Total species: 3073 placing the Garden Route in 5th position. Congratulations... Read more »