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the art of walking
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The Art of Walking – A Reflective debrief

I’ve always told my guest when walking out in the bush to read it like a book. Start on the horizon and scan from left to right and don’t forget to scan the trees close to you, there might be a Black Mamba looking back at you from its den. It’s definitely a question of who is looking at who out in nature.

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Fruiting Trees of the Lowveld
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Learn about the fruits and flowers of the Lowveld

The Lowveld’s rainy season is about to start and with the rain coming, it means that the flower and fruiting season is upon us. EcoTraining’s David Havemann speaks to us about some of the Lowveld trees and the various flavours associated with them.

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Interpret the smells of the bushveld - Ecotraining
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How to interpret the smells of the bushveld

This time of year is by far our favourite. As the bushveld comes alive as do our senses with all the incredible sights, smells and sounds that surround us. EcoTraining’s David Havemann speak to us about what these smells mean and how to interpret them.

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Learn about Butterflies Day – Butterfly Flutterby

To celebrate ‘Learn about Butterflies Day’, EcoTraining Instructor, David Havemann shares his fondness towards certain butterflies in Southern Africa. These beautiful flying insects are more than just a pretty sight, they also have many fascinating features that most people do not even know about.

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