Blog
A Hike into the Unknown
Hiking to Salt River
Today was a perfect sunny and warm winters day in Nature’s Valley, one longed for after the cold and rainy days and nights. My hiking plans have been stunted by a...
The effects of Nature’s Valley Trust on a South Korean intern
Introduction
Contrary to popular belief, Nature’s Valley Trust does not have anything to do with granola bar production and does not employ interns to taste various flavors.
As a renowned...
Until We Meet Again
After the most amazing time of my life, it is time to say goodbye. My 5-months internship with the Nature’s Valley Trust has come to an end, but what an amazing experience it has been. I have...
African Marine Debris Summit 2015
NVT at the African Marine Debris Summit
The Second African Marine Debris summit, took place from Thursday 2nd until Friday the 5th of June 2015. The Nature’s Valley Trust team, including...
Getting our Act together for better Environmental Legislation understanding
In celebration of International Day of Biological Diversity, which is annually marked on the 22nd of May, and Biodiversity month we hosted the first garden route skills-shop in Plettenberg Bay on...
Welcome Brittany!
It is late in April, my first day at a new job in the heart of Nature’s Valley. The sun is shining and I have already been on a bike ride to the lagoon. I have not ridden a bike in over 10 years...
Johan Hus Leadership Camp 2015
For their 2015 prefect leadership training experience, a class of 14 students and 2 teachers from Johan Hus primary school came to Nature’s Valley last weekend. During their excursion, we...
National Marine Protected Area Forum 2015
Mark and I belong to the few lucky people, who were invited to take part in the National Marine Protected Area Forum last week. The DEA (Department for Environmental Affairs) and WWF South Africa...
My first week in Nature's Valley!
Monday the 2nd of February, I arrived in Nature’s Valley, South Africa, to research the distribution of litter on the beach in relation to the location of fishermen and other beach users. But...
Greeting’s from a new volunteer intern
Nature’s Valley: endless beaches, primeval forests and tranquility: Naturally many people are attracted to this area and so am I. Opposite to most visitors who are only staying for a couple of...
Farewell from Felix
Thank you Nature's Valley Trust
Unfortunately my internship is coming to an end now and it is time for me to look back at the time I spent in South Africa. What do I start with? I think I should...
Flower walks in Nature’s Valley
At the beginning of April this year the Nature’s Valley Trusts research team began a flower survey project. The study areas includes four sites, three within the Natures Valley area and one site...
Final word from an intern…A journey of experience!
Hello everyone! So it’s been 18 months; what initially felt like a long 18 months has now come to an end as the shortest 18 months of my life. I say this because so much has happened with my...
Cobra Lily research study
Ruth and Kellyn taking some floral measurements.
At the beginning of May the NVT research team found a cobra lily, Chasmanthe aethiopica, flowering outside the office. The team decided to do...