The Toads of Silvermine are mostly the famous and endangered Western Leopard Toads (Amietophrynus pantherinus). Find also the rare Arum Lily Frog, the Cape River Frog and the Clicking Stream Frog in this beautiful wetland reserve. Earth Kids went on the hunt for these splendid amphibians last year. They did not find any but they… Continue reading The Toads of Silvermine
Category: Conservation
Water, Air, Land, Food, Resources, Recycling
WHY Pick Up Litter At All?
WHY should we pick up litter at all? WHY does it matter to us that other people litter? WHY should we have a global coastal cleanup at all? Earth Kids have taken to heart the reasons behind the litter madness. South Africa has a litter problem. Africa has a litter problem. The world has a… Continue reading WHY Pick Up Litter At All?
Of Poplar Trees and Water
Koos Burger is Very Sad Koos Burger is very sad. “The Else River smells like sewage,” he says, pointing to the thick brown and black sludge lining the banks of this picturesque river that runs through the Glencairn Rotary Camp grounds. Koos is sad because some 9 000 disadvantaged youth come here annually to experience… Continue reading Of Poplar Trees and Water
Earth Kids act on Else River
When Earth Kids act on Else River, they tackle an issue close to their hearts: water, water conservation, ecosystem health and biodiversity preservation. They have learned how intricate such natural resources are and how necessary they are to human survival on this planet. Earth Kids are all about taking action in nature, for environment. Humans… Continue reading Earth Kids act on Else River