We had a good turnout of about 50 volunteers for the ICC on 21 September, considering the other spring events, such as the Great Southern Biobltiz, and the horrendous winds on the day. The groups covered various stretches of about 7km of the Betty’s Bay coastline from...
This year the ISWA’s “Waste to Wealth“ Conference was held from 15 -18 September in Cape Town. It covered the future of waste, the circular economy, plastic problems, composting of all organics, community involvement and the use of technology. The 1400 waste...
Recently, the BBRA received an enquiry on what the portfolio does and why it is not named conservation. In an effort to answer this, we must first explain what nature-based solutions are. Nature-based solutions (often abbreviated to NBS or NbS) address societal...
Given the ominous weather prediction, a surprisingly large group of intrepid birders gathered at Rooisand Nature Reserve on Saturday 28th September for the BBC Bird Walk. It was a cool, overcast morning and the wind was a moderate breeze, so conditions were quite good...
I am assuming the copious rain we had through the winter accounts for the extraordinary blooming of veld flowers this month, especially the Gladiolus and Satyrium species. Whatever the cause, they set the scene for us to enjoy our Botsoc activities. Kogelberg Garden...
Snake bites: As the summer season is upon us, snakes emerge from hibernation. Pet owners need to be aware of the action to be taken in the event of a snakebite. STAY CALM and reassure your pet. If your pet shows signs of respiratory distress he has been injected with...
Item 1: INTRODUCTION 1. The chairman opened the meeting at 17:00 and welcomed the committee. a. He welcomed Adrian De Kock and Colin Cook from HCCC. b. Zeldine was running late. 2. Purpose of this meeting is of a general nature. a. To hear the HCCC in respect of...