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The ongoing benefits of Earth Hour 2013

Mon, 25 Mar (8 weeks ago)

Did you turn off the lights for Earth Hour on Saturday night? Wondering about the local impact? Read on...

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Something to think about - Wavescape presents Slide Night

Wed, 5 Dec (6 months ago)

Wavescape's SLIDE NIGHT is a wonderful evening of 10 minute slide presentations by 10 presenters who are thought leaders, artists, craftsmen, athletes, activists, scientists and personalities intimately connected to the ocean.

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Posted in Sustainability | SA Eco Tourism | SA Events

2013 Centenary year celebrates our Botanical Heritage

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 (6 months ago)

A year filled with commemorative events is on the cards for 2013 as both world renowned Kirstenbosch Garden and the Botanical Society of South Africa celebrate their centenaries.

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Posted in SA Eco Tourism | SA Events | SA History | Outdoor Activities

Birding Thursday - Tweetest Ringtones Ever

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 (8 months ago)

Bird lovers, this is for you! Or a novel and fun gift for your birding enthusiast friends...

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Posted in Avitourism | SA Eco Tourism

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Environmentalists en route around SA on scooters visit De Zeekoe

Mon, 9 Jul 2012 (10 months ago)

Great story from De Zeekoe about two environmentalists they recently hosted at the Oudtshoorn Guest Farm, en route around South Africa on a pair of scooters...

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Posted in Sustainability | SA Eco Tourism

Woodall sponsors community football club in Addo

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 (11 months ago)

Portfolio consultant Wendy Dwight caught up with the captain of Elephant City Football Club, a community club sponsored by Woodall Country Lodge and Spa.

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Posted in SA Eco Tourism

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Birding Thursday - Intaka Island

Thu, 31 May 2012 (12 months ago)

When you think of Century City in Cape Town, what springs to mind? I picture some serious retail therapy fueled by regular cappuccinos, while Dad and the kids get rid of some energy at the noisy Ratanga Junction. The words 'haven' or 'sanctuary' don't apply unless they're referencing a luxury spa.

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South Africa scoops another Gold at Chelsea Flower Show

Tue, 22 May 2012 (12 months ago)

South Africa strikes gold! For the 32nd time The South African National Biodiversity Institute’s (SANBI’s) 2012 Kirstenbosch – SA entry at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show (CFS) in London was awarded a gold medal causing great jubilation amongst the hardworking team and sponsors.

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Wildlife Wednesday - Deep Freedive for Sharks

Wed, 2 May 2012 (13 months ago)

Trevor Hutton, a South African freediving champion and former world record holder, and Lesley Rochat, Executive Director of AfriOceans Conservation Alliance, also known as the Shark Warrior because of her passionate efforts in shark conservation, have teamed up in a unique shark awareness campaign named Deep Freedive for Sharks.

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Posted in SA Eco Tourism | SA People | SA Wildlife

Increased Interest in Eco-Tourism, says TripAdvisor Survey

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 (13 months ago)

According to a travel survey by TripAdisor, more and more of today's travellers are interested in eco-friendly travel. If you'd like to vacation while doing your bit for the planet, Portfolio Collection can help.

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Posted in SA Volunteering & NGOs | SA Eco Tourism