Cola Myoli Conservancy

This International Coastal Cleanup Day, we’re calling on our community to roll up their sleeves and make a difference. We will gather along our beautiful coastline to remove litter, protect marine life, and celebrate the natural heritage we all share. Whether you're a seasoned conservationist or a first-time volunteer, your presence matters. Let’s come together to restore, reconnect, and reaffirm our commitment to a cleaner, healthier ocean. Bring your friends, your energy, and your love for the sea—we’ll provide the bags, gloves, and good vibes. 

  World Ocean Day Beach Clean-Up. The weather-man predicted a bleak outlook for the day but we committed ourselves to getting together to do the clean-up on the 8 June 2025.  We were very happy that the weather-gods smiled on us and it was a lovely day despite the bleak prediction.     A heartfelt thank you to: Sedgefield Spar  for providing coffee, cappuccino mixes, and cups. Arries Pharmacy  for generously supplying hand gloves. Paul @ RE/MAX with Oasis Sedgefield  for keeping us hydrated with bottled water. Pili Pili  for their support and the delightful ice creams for the kids. Groot Brak Conservancy  for supplying recycling bags. Knysna Municipality , who were on hand to collect the rubbish as we completed the clean-up.

We are excited to announce our new membership signs are now available for purchase.   The signs are made of PVC and are the size of an A5 page.   For paid up members the cost is R50, for new members or those wanting to pay their subs as well as purchase the sign the cost is R150. Once we have your order we will have your sign printed, so you can expect to receive your sign about two weeks after placing your order.     To place your order, please make your payment to our bank account. Banking details: Nedbank: COLA MYOLI CONSERVANCY Account number: 126 504 4384    Branch Code: 198 765 Please use your Name and Surname for the reference. Then send us an email:   colaconservancy@gmail.com Please include the following details on your email: Your Name and Surname (should be the same as the reference on your payment).    Your Contact Number, we will need to contact you when your sign is ready. The amount you paid. The address whe...

The importance of small rules  In our daily lives, we often encounter small rules that seem trivial: not speeding, stopping completely at stop signs, walking our dogs on a lead, and picking up after them. These rules may appear minor, yet they play a significant role in maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and charm of our community. This principle is strongly linked to the Broken Window Theory, a concept that suggests that visible signs of disorder and neglect, such as broken windows, encourage further crime and anti-social behavior. The theory posits that maintaining and monitoring urban environments in a well-ordered condition can stop further vandalism and escalation into more serious crime. The Broken Window Theory gained prominence in the 1980s when it was applied to transform New York City. During that period, the city faced a daunting crime wave, but by addressing minor infractions—like subway fare evasion, vandalism, and public drinking—the city began to see a significant ...

Playing your part It is important to pick up dog poop when walking your dog in the suburbs and on the beach to protect the environment and keep public spaces clean for everyone to enjoy. Leaving dog poop on the ground can pollute waterways, harm wildlife, and contribute to the spread of diseases. Furthermore, it is unpleasant for families, especially with children, to encounter when they are enjoying the beach. By being responsible and picking up after your dog, you are helping to keep our beaches and neighbourhoods clean and safe for everyone. Thank you for doing your part in preserving the beauty of our community.  The conservancy provides bags for you to use at the Cola Beach parking, please carry your own if you are walking in the suburbs.  It is important to make sure that the bag is tied securely before disposing of it to ensure there is no unpleasant experience for the municipal workers when they empty the bins.

Rabies in Seals An alert has been issued, rabies has been observed in a small number of seals along the Western Cape Coastline.  Please be vigilant when walking on the beaches, if you see any seals that appear to be aggressive please stay away from them and ensure you inform the authorities.  It is important to keep your dogs on leash to ensure that there is no transference of the disease, one case of a dog getting rabies from a seal has been reported in Cape Town.