World Oceans Day!
June 8 is World Oceans Day, a day set aside to celebrate our amazing oceans.
And guess what? Even oceans have insects! While most bugs prefer dry land, some super swimmers live near the sea. Meet the sea skaters – the only true ocean insects – who zip across the surface like tiny surfers! In coastal spots and tide pools, you might find water beetles, midges, and mosquito larvae making a splash. Oceans may be big and blue, but bugs still play a role, helping clean, feed, and support ocean life.
So, this Oceans Day, dive into the deep (or shallow) and celebrate the cool creatures—even the six-legged ones. If you are interested in a programme with CapeNature, email us at learning@capenature.co.za
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Individual action projects
Here are some wonderful ways you can make a difference and help protect and encourage more bugs into your garden! Simply send us a picture of your action and we will assign your points to you!
GROUP ACTION PROJECTS!
If you form part of a Cubs Club group, try out one or more of these actions that will help protect our insects!
Beneficial bugs
Think all bugs are just creepy? Think again! The Western Cape is home to some of the coolest insects that help people and nature every day. From pollination to pest control, insects provide us with a ton of benefits – without them, there is so much that would go wrong. Let’s meet a few of our tiny local heroes!