Awareness

  • Science leads the debate against Seismic Surveys

    Science leads the debate against Seismic Surveys

    The Nature’s Valley Trust is a small community-driven NPO working at the cutting edge of integrated conservation in South Africa. Nestled in the magnificent…

  • Leap day for frogs!

    Leap day for frogs!

    by Ben Wilson The 29th of February 2020 not only adds a whole extra day to our calendar year, but it also celebrates a…

  • Adventures in Nature’s Valley: a list

    Adventures in Nature’s Valley: a list

    by Ben Wilson RENT A CANOE OR KAYAK An all-time favourite activity in the valley is paddling out on a kayak or canoe (rented…

  • Penguin Awareness Day 2020

    Penguin Awareness Day 2020

    by Anna Kilmova Spotlight: The African Penguin Photo: Ben Wilson When you think of penguins, you probably imagine them being surrounded by ice and…

  • Day 5: Industry and Marine Sustainable Tourism

    Day 5: Industry and Marine Sustainable Tourism

    by Caitlin Judge Today is the last day of National Marine Week. However, the month of October is still “National Marine Month”, as well…

  • Marine Week_Day2: Environmental Education

    Marine Week_Day2: Environmental Education

    by Lauren Moriarty National Marine Week is very effective in community and school outreach programmes. Environmental organizations all over the country hold several exhibits;…

  • Today is WORLD ANIMAL DAY!

    by Samuel Karlsson World animal day is celebrated in all corners of the world from South Africa to America, to Sweden. World animal day…

  • Paper Shells and Surfing Sea Creatures

    Paper Shells and Surfing Sea Creatures

    by Brittany Arendse What are winters in Nature’s Valley if not the perfect time to comb the coastline, at sunrise, for the most delicate…

  • Nurdles: not your average ocean plastic

    Nurdles: not your average ocean plastic

    Nurdles are so small that even when you’re looking for them they can be hard to see. Someone with an interest in ocean or…

  • Microplastic – Small Pieces Causing Large Problems

    Microplastic – Small Pieces Causing Large Problems

    by Olivia Saacke Our beach here in Nature’s Valley looks pristine and for the most part free of litter, but the closer you look,…