I thought I’d share some interesting articles I came across recently. Happy reading! Earth Was a Very Different Place Before Mud A great mud boom 400 million years ago changed features such as the shape of rivers and the planet’s … Continued
According to Endangered Wildlife Trust’s red data list of South African mammals, 17% are deemed to be threatened with extinction and 10% are near threatened. In terms of our bird species, Birdlife SA’s research reveal that 132 threatened species are listed as … Continued
We’re living in challenging timeswe’re living in exciting timeswe’re living through a great transitionwe’re learning new ways to bewe’re learning new ways to see As we move through this time, I am focusing my attention on learning to listen more. … Continued
“If we cannot control our own tides, then we must learn to flow with them instead of against.” The Cycles Journal is an illustrated guide, by illustrator and artist Rachael Amber, to tracking your menstrual cycle alongside lunar influence. It … Continued
To all the ladies reading my blog, Your moontime, your body’s cycle, is sacred. The term “ritual” is derived from the Sanskrit word R’tu, which means “menstrual.” This etymology suggests that ritual in a general sense and menstrual acts have a … Continued
The delicious vegan buffet works like this: dish your food, keeping tabs of what you are putting into your plate. Calculate what you are eating (measured per dishing spoon or as two pieces of tofu for example), and then place … Continued
Want to support an organisation through donating a percentage of your sales? Living Lands is an organisation of which I’ve been able to meet some of the committed and inspiring staff, and I believe the work they do is valuable … Continued
I am so blessed to live in an incredibly beautiful part of our country, and also in an area where I can access organic vegetables – delivered at the local chocolate shop, collected from a local garden market or bought … Continued
EVERYONE can help to make a difference, to make the world a better place for all of us. We can all do our little bit. To find out what you can do from the comfort of your coach, head over … Continued
Coursera provides universal access to the world’s best education, partnering with top universities and organizations to offer courses online. Each course is like an interactive textbook, featuring pre-recorded videos, quizzes, and projects. Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation Instructor: Ana Luz … Continued
During February 2019 Janet Botes facilitated two land art sessions on the Garden Route: Sunday Land Art gathering. 10 February 2019.Site: Pledge Nature Reserve, South Africa. Participants: Nanna Joubert, Koerina Deacon, Petra Bongartz, Ingrid Nuss, Janet Botes, Roz Schubert, Sylvia … Continued
We and the Earth are One The Earth is our mother, nourishing and protecting us in every moment–giving us air to breathe, fresh water to drink, food to eat and healing herbs to cure us when we are sick. Every … Continued
Andrea Stallbom visits Laurel Holmes Laurel Holmes is a fine artist based in Kommetjie, Cape Town. Her work is drawn from a strong attachment to the South African landscape and her deep love for nature and natural places, acknowledging its role … Continued
RED EARTH is an international environmental arts group creating site-specific sculpture installations and performances in the landscape. “Red Earth create site-specific work in, and in response to the landscape: installations, performances and participatory events exploring our natural and cultural heritage, … Continued
John Sabraw makes art from pigments obtained from acid mine drainage in USA, and paints to raise awareness of the problem, and their solution: to turn the ugly into the beautiful. For decades, pollution from abandoned underground coalmines has been … Continued
DEEP Design has put together a handy introduction for what to look for in eco-friendly printers. It is very important that we make wise choices when choosing our suppliers – every little action, purchase and decision we make has an … Continued
She Let Go She let go. Without a thought or a word, she let go. She let go of the fear. She let go of the judgments. She let go of the confluence of opinions swarming around her head. She … Continued
By Levana Saxon On Beautiful Trouble “Often such little small cultural experiments open up space and possibility for the bigger changes to happen. The real seeds for revolutionary changes can grow in artistic practices.” John Jordan In Sum When seeking to … Continued
By Greg Foyster on Eureka Street You’ve probably come across a version of this guilt trip: when there’s so much injustice and destruction in the world, and so little time to change it, isn’t art a trivial indulgence? It’s a false dichotomy, … Continued
Artist Anandi Cronje and her daughter Lisa Gerber collaborated quite spontaneously – Anandi, rather than reprimanding her, allowed Lisa to draw onto the same paper than Anandi’s work in progress. Resulting in something so profoundly beautiful that I just … Continued
Have you ever tried to do something that you really have a passion for? That passion propels you further than you thought possible. Nature Valley Trust (NVT) has that drive. As such, this non-profit oganisation has reached plenty of remarkable … Continued
I attended the recent Pen & Stone workshop by Heleen de Haas, at Aswater / Die Letterhuis, situated between Klaarstroom and Prince Albert in the Karoo. And what an experience it was! Not only did I learn, play and rediscover … Continued
“Based on its history, it is understandable that environmentalism may be seen as a movement reserved for a privileged minority. However, today, it should be a daily practice for everyone, not only the dark greenies who build their own off-the-grid tiny homes … Continued
A collection of alternative, no-waste, ethical gift ideas Gift a tree or tree ring with GreenpopPlant a tree in honour of the person!www.greenpop.org/gift-trees Give the gift of experience with a Veld and Sea workshop voucher.Valid for up to 6 months … Continued
During Greenpop’s first Eden Festival of Action over 4,000 trees were planted by 265 participants and volunteers. Operating from Peace of Eden Vegan and Eco Lodge in Rheenendal, the festival’s sites spread throughout the surrounding areas ranging from Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and Sedgefield to Touwsranten, … Continued
One of the awesome films by Green Renaissance – a tiny collective of 4 passionate filmmakers (Warren, Jacky, Michael and Justine). This is a film about the inspiring Joshua Miles doing his reduction block woodcuts. He works as an artist … Continued
MoonTime is the time of the month when women bleed. A time to go within, rest and digest, listen to your heart and harness your intuition. Your body and cycle are interconnected with the moon, the earth and all the elements. Honour … Continued
By Patrick Dowling Published in the WESSA (The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa) newsletter Beyond the clamour around who’s to blame, conflicting scenario descriptions of day zero and its predicted date, individual and community responses and helpful tips, … Continued
There are countless ways to make your everyday life more meaningful, more compassionate and more in tune with nature. Sometimes it doesn’t feel like there’s time and space to make changes because our lives are already so busy and full. … Continued
Greening your Art Making is about rethinking the way you work and exploring new materials and techniques for eco-friendly artmaking. It can be a very exciting and interesting process that leads you down pathways in your art that you never … Continued