The BBC hosted its fourth AGM on Saturday 26 July in the Stony Point Eco venue. Thanks to all the BBC members who supported the meeting. We provided feedback on the past year’s projects, events and the conservation issues that we are working on. Members enjoyed...
“PENGUINS, PEOPLE and PARTNERSHIPS IN THE KOGELBERG” WWF and CapeNature hosted a very well run, informative and enjoyable “Penguins, people and partnerships” event at Stony Point on World Environment Day. Tim Elliot: “Three fortunate BBC Penguin-Pals members, Carol,...
At our latest BB4thSaturday event, we hosted the Editorial Team of the upcoming book on Betty’s Bay. Since February Skip Krige, the initiator and co-ordinator of the book, has spent many hours personally chatting to potential contributors for the main sections....
Last month we included the great news that work was underway on a high quality coffee table book, dedicated to our breathtakingly beautiful coastal town. The good news is that the editorial team have already received many fascinating stories and photographs....
The BBC took the initiative to organize a “Conservation Corner” at the Harold Porter Gardens indoor market. We invited other local conservation organisations to join us. Rooi Els Conservancy, the Kogelberg Branch of the Botanical Society (BotSoc), Betty’s Bay Baboon...
We are very pleased to report that the BBBAG has been doing well in their project to produce and sell at cost both fully kitted out baboon-proof wheelie bins as well as baboon-proofing to residents who already have a wheelie bin but need a ‘conversion'. ...
Anita Wilkinson, a Senior Researcher with Cape Leopard Trust (CLT), gave a fascinating presentation on the many aspects of the work that CLT does on Leopards (Panthera pardus). CLT was established in 2004 in the Cedarburg area and is now 21 years old. Purpose and...
Planning is underway to incorporate four properties of about 6.7 hectares, as indicated in red on the map (below), into the Stony Point reserve. These properties all qualify for Nature reserve status. The relevant officials still need to submit the required...
Our November 2024 - March 2024 oystercatcher breeding season is now over. The breeding pairs on the various sections of the beaches were carefully monitored by: Wendy and Mark Lucas: on Silversands beach Lenore and Duncan Watermeyer: between Main Beach swimming area...
Saturday 26th April was a beautiful sunny day with lots of BBC activity: Firstly, the collaborative event, between the Betty’s Bay Conservancy, Matie’s Underwater Club (MUC) and CapeNature, took place at Stony Point. Secondly, residents were invited to help clean...