Megan Mayhew Bergman Fri 10 Jul 2026 12.00 BST https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/10/ecological-grief?CMP   As so much of the world is changing and habitat, ecosystems, areas as we knew and loved, and species are transformed and lost – we may not...

In an article published in the Argus on 10 July, titled Don’t Fall for the Big ‘Us‑and‑Them’, Rudi Buys explores how polarising narratives are used to divide communities, particularly in political contexts. He warns of the destructive consequences when groups are...

Ode to the Starry Night My Neighbour’s ☠☣⚠‼ Light         Starry, starry wonderful starry night Oh how beautiful, how bright Wait, oh wait, oh dear wait It’s my neighbour’s ☠☣⚠‼ light   That has blinded my night sight How I wish upon star That...

I missed the 9 June Community Engagement due to illness, but on 9 July I heard a shortened form of the SANCCOB and CapeNature presentations at the Protected Area Advisory Committee (PAAC) for Stony Point Nature Reserve and MPA. Here are some of the points and my...

Thanks to Keith Hamilton for his fascinating talk on winter birding, presented with his beautiful bird photographs. Contrary to what you may think, Keith pointed out that winter is a good time for birding as  the fynbos is in flower and the proteas, ericas and aloes...

Twenty-eight volunteers met on a chilly morning at the parking area on the western side of Malkopvlei (Bass Lake) to clear the public open space bounded by Edward Avenue, Green, Bass and Anglers roads. The goal was to complete the removal of, primarily, rooikrans from...

Do you know your birdlife & waterways in Betty’s Bay? Waterway SpotlightWe are encouraging our local community to take the time out and share your story, photos and experience of one of our special Malkopsvlei/Bass Lake, Grootvlei or Rondevlei history and ALL bird...

Twenty-four volunteers met on a clear, chilly winter’s day at the parking area on the western side of Malkopvlei (Bass Lake) to continue with this, the third hack to remove Waterberry trees (Waterbessies) which have invaded the wetland on its northern side. Reneè Smit...

Drafting of the proposed Environmental Alliance Constitution Subsequent to the Overstrand Eco Indaba held on 28 March 2026, the Interim Steering Committee (“Steercom”) responsible for the drafting of a proposed Constitution for the Environmental Alliance kicked-off on...