The Green Scene

Snakes in Durban

In this episode of The Green Scene podcast, we are joined by KZN's legendary snake and reptile expert, Nick Evans—a man whose passion for these misunderstood creatures has helped countless people see snakes in a whole new light. Nick Evans, who’s probably saved a snake in your backyard at some point, talks about snakes in Durban and KZN. He clears up common myths, explains which species to actually worry about, and gives advice on what to do if you (or your pet) has an unexpected snake encounter. Whether you love them or fear them, this one’s a must-listen. Green Corridors website [https://durbangreencorridor.co.za/]

Make an impact - without going full eco-warrior!

Not everyone can live off-grid or go full eco-warrior, but small, simple changes in daily life can still make a real difference. This episode is all about easy, practical ways to be more mindful of the environment—without the guilt trips. Green Corridors website [https://durbangreencorridor.co.za/]

Getting kids outdoors (and off devices)

It’s a challenge many parents today face—getting kids outdoors in a digital world. In the latest episode of The Green Scene, Andiswa Susan Dlamini chats with Sharlene Versfeld and Duncan Pritchard about practical ways to inspire a love for nature, from planting seeds to exploring local parks and beaches. The team explores how technology can also be a tool to encourage curiosity about the environment, with apps, YouTube, and other gadgets helping kids connect with the outdoors in new and exciting ways. This episode contains simple activities, creative tips, and the benefits of balancing screen time with outdoor adventures. Listen now and get inspired! Green Corridors website [https://durbangreencorridor.co.za/]

Ecotourism in action - a Durban gem

What exactly is community-based ecotourism – a term that is bandied about so often nowadays? What does it mean, how does it work, and what are the benefits? In this episode, we chat with a Durban mover and shaker in the tourism world, Amimi Mlaba. Amimi has put the concept of community-based ecotourism into practice through his very successful ecotourism venture, iSithumba Adventures, one of the Green Corridors supported sites, in the heart of rural Valley of 1000 Hills, just 20 minutes’ drive from Hillcrest. We learn how ecotourism helps people to connect with natural areas and the people that live there and how this can support cultural and environmental preservation. Not all ecotourism is about seeing the Big 5. It is also about going into hidden, unexplored spaces to experience firsthand, learn about different cultures, and connect on a much deeper level. Green Corridors website [https://durbangreencorridor.co.za/]

I-Ecotourism iyasebenza

Iyini ngempela i-ecotourism esekelwe emphakathini – igama eliboshwe kaningi namuhla? Isho ukuthini, isebenza kanjani, futhi yiziphi izinzuzo? Kulesi siqephu sixoxa nomhambisi waseThekwini nothuthumela kwezokuvakasha, u-Amimi Mlaba. U-Amimi usebenzise umqondo we-ecotourism esekelwe emphakathini ngebhizinisi lakhe eliphumelele kakhulu le-ecotourism, i-iSithumba Adventures, enye yezindawo ezisekelwa yiGreen Corridors, enkabeni ye-Valley yasemaphandleni yase-1000 Hills, imizuzu engama-20’ nje ukusuka e-Hillcrest. Sifunda ukuthi i-ecotourism isiza kanjani abantu ukuthi baxhumane nezindawo zemvelo kanye nabantu abahlala lapho nokuthi lokhu kungakweseka kanjani ukulondolozwa kwamasiko nemvelo. Akuwona wonke ama-ecotourism amayelana nokubona i-Big 5. Kumayelana nokungena ezindaweni ezifihliwe, ezingahloliwe ukuze uzibonele mathupha, ufunde ngamasiko ahlukene, futhi uxhume ezingeni elijule kakhulu. Green Corridors website [https://durbangreencorridor.co.za/]