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Stinging nettle
November 15th, 2023 - Jacqui van Heerden
In nature plants offer unique and valuable attributes in maintaining health and wellbeing for ecosystems, humans, and other creatures.
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Street trees
October 11th, 2023 - Jacqui van Heerden
As we face increasingly high temperatures in the city, the role of street trees becomes more important as they can reduce daytime temperatures between five and 20 degrees Celsius.
Read MoreWhy compost at home?
September 13th, 2023 - Jacqui van Heerden
Composting is one of the most powerful actions an individual can take to reduce food waste, address climate change, and build healthy soil.
Read MoreRegenerate nature – a hopeful path forward
August 16th, 2023 - Jacqui van Heerden
In the face of environmental challenges, our community is embracing the call to regenerate nature, breathing new life into our local ecosystems.
Read MoreTouching the Earth
July 12th, 2023 - Jacqui van Heerden
When last did you put your feet on the earth?
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Touching the Earth
July 12th, 2023 - Jacqui van Heerden

Managing pests using nature – part one
November 16th, 2022 - Jacqui van Heerden
