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A Botanical Discovery of Cape Fynbos

September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 / justinhawthorne / Leave a comment

A Botanical Discovery of Cape Fynbos with Justin Hawthorne is a 1-on-1 ONLINE experience where you'll discuss all things fynbos!

Fynbos Gems: Satyrium coriifolium

September 1, 2020 / justinhawthorne / Leave a comment

Satyrium coriifolium is a real late-winter treat in the southwestern Cape of South Africa. 

Chasing Snow on foot in South Africa

June 22, 2020July 25, 2021 / justinhawthorne / 6 Comments

Hiking to snow-capped mountain peaks in the Western Cape of South Africa!

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A Klipspringer encounter at Cape Point

June 5, 2020June 8, 2020 / justinhawthorne / 2 Comments

A young female Klipspringer pauses on the rocky ridge, listening and watching cautiously before bouncing off down the mountainside.

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Experiencing the Annual Harvest at Groot Constantia Wine Estate

April 8, 2019April 13, 2019 / justinhawthorne / 2 Comments

I followed individuals of the harvesting team around the Muscat vineyard block, adjacent to the historic old Groot Constantia gates, observing just how delicately they handled each bunch...looking for the perfect grapes.

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Hiking: Simonsberg in Stellenbosch

March 29, 2019June 1, 2021 / justinhawthorne / 2 Comments

Hike to the summit of the iconic Simonsberg in the Cape Winelands!

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Looking at the Fynbos recovery of the 12 Apostles Fire on Table Mountain

March 25, 2019March 25, 2019 / justinhawthorne / Leave a comment

How has the Twelve Apostles range of Table Mountain changed over the past year and a bit since the big fire of October 2017?

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Twelve Apostles Fire – 12 Month Update

November 15, 2018November 25, 2018 / justinhawthorne / 2 Comments

As expected the mountain is looking spectacular and a new wave of colour has hit these parts.

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Twelve Apostles Fire – 11 Month Update

October 20, 2018October 12, 2018 / justinhawthorne / 4 Comments

Dominant species across the spine include Cape Anemone, Star-eyed Aristea and the striking Witmagriet. In damp areas you'll find Bulbinella nutans and Sterretjies in abundance. A seriously impressive sight.

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Twelve Apostles Fire – 10 Month Update

October 19, 2018October 12, 2018 / justinhawthorne / 3 Comments

The silver hairs on the leaves of young Conebushes, standing just about 10 cm high, shimmered in the gentle sunlight. Vibrant yellow Spiloxene littered the damp plateau, with a splash of purple and white from flowering Romulea and Cape Anemone.

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