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Living with Nature: Weekly Update🌿 This Week in Plett & the Garden Route 🌿 1. Weather Watch: • Forecast: Expect sunny da...
06/01/2025

Living with Nature: Weekly Update

🌿 This Week in Plett & the Garden Route 🌿
1. Weather Watch:
• Forecast: Expect sunny days with mild temperatures. Evenings are a little cooler, so keep a light jacket handy.
• Tips: Ideal hiking weather! Make the most of the trails before midday heat kicks in.
2. Wildlife Alert:
• Snakes on the Move: With the warmer weather, snakes like the puff adder and boomslang are more active. If you’re hiking, stick to paths, keep an eye on your surroundings, and wear closed shoes. Remember, they’d rather avoid you than confront you!
• Birdwatching Highlight: The Knysna turaco (Lourie) has been spotted near riverine areas. Its emerald green feathers and crimson wings make it a stunning sight – bring your binoculars!
3. Ocean Notes:
• Bluebottles Spotted: Some beaches have reports of bluebottles washing ashore. Avoid touching them, even if they look harmless. If stung, rinse with seawater (not freshwater) and apply heat, not ice, to ease the pain.
• Whale & Dolphin Sightings: Dolphins have been seen near Keurbooms Lagoon – an excellent time for a kayak paddle or boat ride.
4. Flora Focus:
• The fynbos is blooming beautifully. Proteas and ericas are showcasing vibrant colors along the Robberg and Harkerville trails. These flowers play a vital role in supporting local pollinators.
5. Fire Safety Reminder:
• It’s wildfire season. Avoid open flames, ensure your braai areas are safe, and report any smoke sightings to local authorities. If you’re unsure, save the emergency fire number: 044 805 5071.

🌍 Coexisting with Nature Tip:
Feeling nervous about local critters like spiders? Start small. Instead of squashing, gently relocate them outdoors using a glass and paper. Spiders are excellent natural pest controllers and rarely cause harm.

💬 Have you had a memorable encounter with nature this week? Share your story with us in the comments!

🌞 What is a Solar Flare and How Does it Affect Us?A solar flare is an intense burst of energy from the Sun that can impa...
04/01/2025

🌞 What is a Solar Flare and How Does it Affect Us?

A solar flare is an intense burst of energy from the Sun that can impact us here on Earth. These powerful explosions release radiation and magnetic energy that can:

1️⃣ Disrupt Communication: Solar flares interfere with radio signals, GPS, and even internet satellites.
2️⃣ Cause Auroras: Sometimes, these flares create stunning northern and southern lights.
3️⃣ Affect Power Grids: Strong flares can cause surges in electrical systems, even leading to blackouts.
4️⃣ Pose Risks in Space: Astronauts and satellites are especially vulnerable to solar radiation.

While Earth’s atmosphere protects us from most harmful radiation, these flares remind us how connected we are to the natural world—even 150 million kilometers away!

✨ Next time you see the aurora or experience a tech glitch, it might just be the Sun saying hello! 🌍

27/12/2024

Blue Flags have been awarded to Offshore Adventures in Plett for 10 years now for their dedication to environmentally responsible tourism.

This festive season, we wish you:✨ Moments of peace under the open skies.🌍 Adventures that inspire and connect you with ...
25/12/2024

This festive season, we wish you:
✨ Moments of peace under the open skies.
🌍 Adventures that inspire and connect you with the beauty of our planet.
💚 Joy in giving back—to nature, to communities, and to the future.

Thank you for being part of our journey towards sustainable travel and meaningful connections with nature.

From our family to yours,
Merry Christmas and a nature-filled New Year!

21/12/2024

🕷️ Spiders aren’t attracted to your body lotion. They don’t crawl in your mouth at night. In fact, they want nothing to do with you. Despite their bad rap (mostly perpetuated by these types of myths), spiders are responsible for keeping hundreds of thousands of insects and agricultural pests in check. Learn more about the truth behind these common myths: https://on.natgeo.com/3ZTehUp

Did you know❓Plettenberg Bay is South Africa’s smallest wine growing region with 58 hectares of the 100 000 hectares pla...
20/12/2024

Did you know❓

Plettenberg Bay is South Africa’s smallest wine growing region with 58 hectares of the 100 000 hectares planted countrywide.

Can you name our wine growing estates?

Plett you beauty 😍
19/12/2024

Plett you beauty 😍

Beauty is all around us, you’ve just got to stop and look
19/12/2024

Beauty is all around us, you’ve just got to stop and look

Another dream partnership! Dr. Mark Brown is an internationally renowned Ornithologist and Environmentalist who has made...
19/12/2024

Another dream partnership!

Dr. Mark Brown is an internationally renowned Ornithologist and Environmentalist who has made many valuable contributions to the conservation space.
His latest project was as the lead author of the new Roberts Sunbirds and Sugarbirds of Southern Africa.

Well done Chanel! 🙌 What a privilege to be able to team up with the BEST Field Marine Ranger in AFRICA ♥️So many excitin...
19/12/2024

Well done Chanel! 🙌

What a privilege to be able to team up with the BEST Field Marine Ranger in AFRICA ♥️

So many exciting things to come 😁

19/12/2024

We got our hands (and heads) dirty ringing Kelp Gull chicks in Plettenberg Bay 🐣

🐝💜 Nature at work 💜🐝A bee and an agapanthus - common site in Plett at this time of year. A small but powerful reminder o...
17/12/2024

🐝💜 Nature at work 💜🐝
A bee and an agapanthus - common site in Plett at this time of year. A small but powerful reminder of the delicate balance that sustains our planet. 🌱

At Eco Explorer, we celebrate nature’s beauty and the vital role of pollinators in keeping ecosystems thriving. Let’s travel thoughtfully, protect our wildlife, and leave the lightest footprint behind. 🌍✨

Can you guess the location?
15/12/2024

Can you guess the location?

Hi Everyone 🌿🐳🐝✌Eco Explorer is a new sustainable travel initiative exclusively focused on promoting local and small bus...
05/12/2024

Hi Everyone 🌿🐳🐝✌

Eco Explorer is a new sustainable travel initiative exclusively focused on promoting local and small businesses in Plettenberg Bay and the Garden Route. We believe in creating meaningful travel experiences that uplift our community, and we’d love to collaborate with you!
We’ve got exciting plans for tackling this rapidly growing travel sector and insights on our target market that will organically attract our customers.
Our partners are accommodation offerings, food establishments, outdoor activity providers, tour operators, artisans, wellness promotors and individuals who offer 'learn-a-skill' activities - the requirement being that the business must be local/ family owned or run and not have a negative impact on the environment.

If you’re interested, please complete this quick form and we will be in touch. https://forms.gle/vXLSgK4Mmsags4eS9

Looking forward to working together to showcase the best of our region!
https://ecoexplorer.co.za/

🌍 Welcome to Eco Explorer! 🌱Discover the magic of Plettenberg Bay and the stunning Garden Route with travel experiences ...
05/12/2024

🌍 Welcome to Eco Explorer! 🌱

Discover the magic of Plettenberg Bay and the stunning Garden Route with travel experiences designed to benefit you, the planet, and our local communities.

What We Believe
• Sustainability: Explore without leaving a heavy footprint.
• Local Empowerment: Celebrate and support the people and businesses that make this region special.
• Meaningful Experiences: Create unforgettable memories in harmony with nature.

Whether you’re exploring the golden beaches of Plettenberg Bay, hiking lush forests, or tasting local delights, we’ll help you experience it all — responsibly.

Follow us for updates, insider tips, and exclusive travel packages. Let’s explore Plettenberg Bay and the Garden Route differently. Together. 🌏

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