by M4R1N4M4RT1NQU3 | Jul 13, 2023 | Animals
Due to the declining flora and nesting possibilities many bee species are becoming endangered. These hotels attract solitary bees (kluisenaarbye) and not honey bees. Solitary bees carry out a vital role in pollinating crops, flowers and trees. Bee habitats are for...
by M4R1N4M4RT1NQU3 | Jul 13, 2023 | Animals
Tuesday the 23rd of May is World Turtle Day.As the Marina only has tortoises, we will be celebrating our tortoises, the longest living land animals in the world. Most species live 80 to 150 years.The marina has two species, the leopard tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis)...
by M4R1N4M4RT1NQU3 | Jul 13, 2023 | Indigenous
RE-ESTABLISHING PROTEAS – TRIAL PROJECT In the early 1970’s, with the establishment of Aston Bay on the farmland then known as Swan Lake farm, the land on which the Marina Martinique is now situated, was known as Protea Farm. During January 2023, the Board of...
by M4R1N4M4RT1NQU3 | Jul 13, 2023 | Indigenous
The Marina is home to a variety of plant species which are beneficial to humans and animals. The Speldedoring (Azima tetracanta), growing in the Arthur Fennell Park, is one example. This spiny evergreen shrub has medicinal values. It can act as a pain stiller and has...
by M4R1N4M4RT1NQU3 | Jul 13, 2023 | Indigenous
Click Here to download the Medicinal Plants of South...
