A truly South African experience of the senses awaits discerning art-lovers and buyers on the 5th of September 2013. The Vineyard Hotel & Spa’s Fine Art Auction themed: “Southern Africa – An Indigenous Perspective – Old and Modern Masters” presents an opportunity to enjoy the very best that our country's artists can offer, and in doing so, contribute towards the social … [Read more...]
Reforesting the Platbos
For the third year running, Greenpop will be hosting The Reforest Fest in Platbos forest. This reforestation effort has seen over 3000 indigenous trees being planted in the southern-most forest of Africa since 2010. This year Greenpop plans to host two strong reforestation efforts during May and aims to plant 4000 trees. Greenpop is a social enterprise that believes greening … [Read more...]
Breathing new life into Platbos Forest
Recently, our team spent a relaxing weekend at the 1000 year old Platbos Indigenous Forest, near Gansbaai. We slept in huts made from wood and canvas, and heated up the geyser by making a fire beneath it. Discovering the southernmost remnant of the ancient Afromontane forest which once covered almost the whole of Africa was a journey to our roots in a series of significant … [Read more...]
Showing skin for nature
The story of Iphithi Nature Reserve is an inspiring one, and tells of how a small group of residents changed a 9 ha piece of ground, abandoned by local government and overrun with invasive trees and shrubs, into an urban wildlife sanctuary. One of four areas shortlisted for the 2011 Mayoral Biodiversity Award, Iphithi began its transformation in 2000 when an advert was … [Read more...]
Reforesting music fest set to soar
From the 11 to 13 May this year, Greenpop is hosting the 2nd Reforest Fest at Platbos forest. A weekend festival with a difference: plant over 1000 trees, camp in the ancient Platbos forest, enjoy live music under the tree canopy and more. The festival is a celebration centred around growing and replanting the forest and will see over 100 people coming together to plant over … [Read more...]
