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Hidden Veldrush (Schoenus inconspicuus)
Hidden Veldrush (Schoenus inconspicuus) Photo Douglas Euston-Brown

New species discovered at Tokai Park

A new species of Sedge, the Hidden Veldrush (Schoenus inconspicuus), has been described from Lower Tokai Park.

  • Post published:8 July, 2020
  • Post author:Tony Rebelo
Continue ReadingNew species discovered at Tokai Park
Read more about the article The Paintball Hacks – A July Offensive
Fighting invasives in the age of COVID-19: The Paintball Hackers go to work

The Paintball Hacks – A July Offensive

On Tuesday 30 June we finished Block A7B, the Paintball Block. Our first month of Covid19 hacks is completed. Many thanks to all who helped.

  • Post published:2 July, 2020
  • Post author:Tony Rebelo
Continue ReadingThe Paintball Hacks – A July Offensive
Read more about the article Paintball Hackers – The Autumn-Winter Report
The Paintball Hackers in search of invasive prey

Paintball Hackers – The Autumn-Winter Report

This autumn-winter (interrupted by the Covid19 Lockdown) our focus has been on the latest restoration block, A7b, aka the Paintball Block.

  • Post published:30 June, 2020
  • Post author:Tony Rebelo
Continue ReadingPaintball Hackers – The Autumn-Winter Report
Read more about the article Learning, Naturally!

Learning, Naturally!

Nature Week offers an opportunity for 600 Cape Town learners to align their curriculum with the biodiversity of Tokai Park’s Fynbos.

  • Post published:2 March, 2020
  • Post author:Tony Rebelo
Continue ReadingLearning, Naturally!
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