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A poetic end to 2023

A poetic end to 2023

December 12th, 2023 - Jacqui van Heerden

The holiday season is a good time to take a break, connect with the things and people that you love, reflect on the last and the New Year and connect with nature.

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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.

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Why 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.

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Regenerate 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.

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Touching the Earth

July 12th, 2023 - Jacqui van Heerden

When last did you put your feet on the earth?

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The Kensington Farm Collective

June 14th, 2023 - Jacqui van Heerden

The Kensington Community Farm Collective was established in 2021 and is run by two local urban farmers who grow food across different sites in Kensington.

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Refusing

May 17th, 2023 - Jacqui van Heerden

Refusing becomes an important step in rejuvenating our planet and caring for others and, therefore, ourselves as we are all connected. Refusing can be an act of love and care for the well-being of people, creatures and ecosystems

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Concrete – the extensive dangers to the planet and human health

April 12th, 2023 - Jacqui van Heerden

Apart from water, concrete due to its benefits of endurance and low cost of production is the most widely used building material on the planet. It provides foundations for modern cities, homes, offices, streets, and pavements.

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A history of composting in Kensington

March 15th, 2023 - Jacqui van Heerden

Kensington community has embraced composting since the establishment of the street composting bins founded by local, Michelle Twyford.

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