Category: Environment
Photos: Dead Fish Washing Up On Shorelines
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources confirmed they have received a number of reports of dead fish washing up on shorelines around the island, and said “the current die-off event is affecting a large number of fishes from a wide range of species” and it is “too early to speculate about possible causes.” After a... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2017 Earth Hour Celebrations
Last night, Greenrock and a number of other organisations hosted the annual celebration of Earth Hour in Bermuda, bringing the island’s people together for both fun and raising awareness of environmental issues. The evening’s featured activity was a 5K Glow Fun Walk and Run through the City of Hamilton during the “lights out” period from... Read more of this article
Photos: Clarien Gives Away 300 Saplings
In celebration of Earth Day, Clarien Bank donated 300 native and endemic Bermuda Cedar, Palmetto, Olive Wood, and Bay Grape saplings to clients and residents today [Apr 22]. The Earth Day sapling donations continue the Bank’s Reforestation efforts which began with a sapling giveaway to clients and residents in October 2014 following the impact of... Read more of this article
Photos: BNT Sweetheart Plant And Bake Sale
The Bermuda National Trust is holding their ‘Sweetheart Plant and Bake Sale’ today [Feb 13] on Pomander Road in Paget, with the event featuring a crafts section for children, potting demonstrations, and fresh baked goods. A variety of fresh produce from local farmers was available for purchase, along with a selection of potted plants... Read more of this article
Photos: 2015 Bermuda National Trust FarmFest
[Updated with photos] The Bermuda National Trust is hosting their “FarmFest” today [Oct 31], with a number of activities taking place including game stalls, races, arts and crafts, a costume parade, and more. The event is free to attend, with game and food tickets available to purchase, with all proceeds from the event set to help the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photos: Hurricane Joaquin Passes By Bermuda
While it thankfully did not cause the damage Hurricane Gonzalo did last year, the passing of Hurricane Joaquin had an impact on the island, canceling school days, cruises, and other services, and requiring a clean-up in its wake. With the hurricane passed, both the OBA and PLP expressed their thanks and appreciation to those who assisted with the storm... Read more of this article
Photos: Group Cleans Up North Shore Area
A group recently got together to clean up the North Shore area of Constituency #18 Pembroke West Central, leading to a truck hauling a load of overgrowth away. Nick Kempe said, “We had ten people out and, in less than two hours, achieved very satisfying results. Before the corner was very low visibility and bus passengers had to stand in the road... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Sub-Aqua Club Clean Up
Members of the Bermuda Sub-Aqua Club [BSAC] were taking part in the annual Keep Bermuda Beautiful EY Coastal Clean Up on Saturday [Sept 19] when they recovered a safe and five motorcycles from the seabed at Clarence Cove in Admiralty Park. BSAC had 10 divers and 5 shore crew taking part in the event and used old onion bags instead of the usual trash... Read more of this article
Photos: 2015 Groundswell Lionfish Tournament
The 2015 Groundswell Lionfish Tournament is being held today [July 18], and saw the invasive lionfish captured, recorded, and served for attending crowds. The 5th Annual Groundswell Lionfish Tournament is taking place at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Science and saw the tournament kicking off at sunup and boats heading in to the BIOS dock for the 3.00pm... Read more of this article
Photos: BTA & KBB Weekend Beach Clean-Up
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] and Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] recently marked their fourth public beach clean-up this summer as the groups work to enhance the beach experience for all users, visitors and residents alike. This weekend saw them clean up Elbow Beach, and previous clean-ups have included Clearwater Beach, Mangrove Bay, and Warwick... Read more of this article
Photos: Night Blooming Cereus Flowers
An event that rarely occurs took place this evening [June 24], with night-blooming cereus flowers seen in the Pitts Bay Road Pembroke area together with Cut Road and Barrack Hill in St. George’s. The night blooming cereus — also called queen of the night, lunar flower, and moon flower — is a member of the cactus family. It does not bloom often,... Read more of this article
Video & Photos: Island To Be “Living Classroom”
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] have purchased a 2.4-acre lot on Trunk Island and now expect to provide classes that utilize the island to some 3,000 students during the school year, which they said is an “amazing opportunity for Bermuda by the creation of a living classroom.” The BZS said, “It was once unusual for the formal... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Greenrock Eco-Schools Awards
Greenrock recently hosted Bermuda’s first Eco-Schools Award Ceremony at BUEI, which highlighted the impact of the environmental programme in the schools and in our community and showcased the efforts of 10 participating schools: public and private, from preschool to college. All the schools are working towards clear goals and 6 schools were recognized... Read more of this article
Photos: KPMG Clean Up At Dellwood School
KPMG held their annual “KPMG Make a Difference Day” on Friday [June 5] with staff members spending the day at Dellwood Middle School. KPMG will adopt Dellwood as a school they will work with providing ongoing support, and to kick off this initiative, KPMG staff spent the day performing various tasks including painting, landscaping and general... Read more of this article
Photos: Earth Hour Celebrations In Bermuda
On March 28, Greenrock partnered with Waterfront Properties and a number of other organisations to host the seventh annual celebration of Earth Hour in Bermuda, bringing the island’s people together for both fun and raising awareness of environmental issues. The evening’s featured activity was a 5K Glow Fun Walk and Run through the City... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Annual Children’s Nature Walk
The Bermuda National Trust hosted the Annual Children’s Nature Walk yesterday [Feb 17] at Spittal Pond, with over 160 children and 50 parents attending, and 40 volunteers donating their services. The BNT said, “Spittal Pond Nature Reserve is owned by the Bermuda National Trust and the Bermuda Government. One of Bermuda’s most spectacular open... Read more of this article
