Dear Member,
A warm welcome to all our new members, we’re so pleased to have you as part of the Kromme Enviro Trust community. Whether you’ve joined to support our conservation projects, take part in events, or simply stay informed about the work we do, your membership makes a real difference. Together, we can protect and preserve the special environment we are lucky enough to call home.
Spotlight on Eco Kids
One of the Trust’s most rewarding initiatives is our Eco Kids programme, aimed at children aged 4–10 years. Every 6–8 weeks on a Saturday morning, we host fun, hands-on activities that introduce local children to the wonders of our coastal and river environments. From exploring rock pools and learning about birdlife, to understanding why healthy dunes are so important, the aim is to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
Eco Kids is open to all, children can join for a once-off event, or sign up for the whole year and receive their very own Eco Kids T-shirt and cap. By sparking curiosity and a love for nature early on, we’re helping to ensure that the our part of the world and surrounding ecosystems will be cared for long into the future.
If you’d like to find out more for your children, or offer support for the programme, simply reply to this email, we’d love to hear from you.
Whats On
Oil & Gas Exploration Meeting – 22 July
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the recent meeting on oil and gas exploration. Your presence and engagement mean a great deal. The Enviro Trust will be submitting objections to the environmental impacts as part of the public participation process. The deadline is 14th August and our submission will be posted on the website https://stfranciskrommetrust.co.za
Coastal Clean-Up – Saturday, 20 September
Mark your calendars! Our next big event is the International Coastal Clean-Up Day on Saturday, 20 September. As part of this worldwide effort, we’ll be organising a community clean-up along our coast, as part of the event there will be a special Eco Kids Clean-Up . It’s a great opportunity for the whole family to get involved in looking after our beautiful shoreline. More details will be shared closer to the date.
Other News – Plant Poaching is Closer Than You Think
Plant poaching may seem like a small issue compared to other environmental problems, but it’s happening right on our doorstep in the greater St Francis and Cape St Francis areas. Whether it’s someone “rescuing” a plant to keep it safe in their garden, or an organised syndicate stripping an area bare, the result is the same — our natural environment is left poorer.
These plants play an important role in the local ecosystem, and removing them can have a knock-on effect on wildlife, soil health, and biodiversity. People have been caught and prosecuted for taking plants from their natural habitat, and the law takes these offences seriously.
For more on why this matters, and how biodiversity crime affects both people and ecosystems, read this CapeNature article:
🔗 How biodiversity crime threatens the Western Cape’s people, economy and ecosystems