Earth Hour – 1 Planet. 1 Hour. 9 Fun Things To Do
On March 29 at 20h30, Earth Hour will begin.
Started in 2007, Earth Hour is a symbolic act to get us thinking about our planet and our impact on it. But more than that, it’s also part of a simple idea to start an environmental resolution – this is not only about one hour in the dark, it’s about creating a brighter future. Even though you’re switching off your lights and electronic appliances for the environment this weekend, you don’t have to sit twiddling your thumbs in the dark. There is still a lot you can do without using a watt of electricity this Saturday.
Earth Hour can be as fun as it is good for the planet, and if you’re looking for some entertaining ways to spend it, you’re in luck because we’ve rounded up 9 fun Knysna activities that are sure to deliver a good time completely off-grid from 20h30 to 21h30.
1. Have a candle-lit dinner with goods from Knysna organic markets
Celebrate the hour with your partner, friends or family and have a candlelit dinner with your own tasty dishes made from organic produce purchased from any of our local markets.
2. Invite friends around for a Knysna quiz
Test your Knysna knowledge between some friends and family. Earth hour is all about people coming together to celebrate our world.
3. Take a walk and do star-gazing
Get closer to Knysna nature while doing something for your health and well-being by taking a night walk. And if you don’t have a telescope, don’t worry. Just darkness, a blanket and hot drinks will be enough for a perfect star-gazing hour.
4. Go for a nighttime town walk
If you are a “town animal”, why not take a walk around town and see what has been switched off in Knysna?
5. Go for a Knysna bike ride
Cycling is not a trend, it’s part of a sustainable lifestyle. Everyday more people decide to leave their car at home and start cycling. And once you’ve started cycling, you can’t stop. So why not go for a ride during the hour? Experience Knysna!
6. Try candle-lit yoga or exercise
“Mens sana in corpore sano,” says a famous Latin quotation. Earth Hour is a moment for appreciating the brilliant world we all share, and how we need to protect it. Use this time to pursue a more sustainable and Naturally Knysna lifestyle.
7. Have an unplugged jam session at home
Knysna is full of creative folk. Invite your friends over and unplug while you enjoy some in-house music.
8. Read a bed time story
Light a candle to create a cozy atmosphere, and transform your favorite bedtime story into a fantastic journey of the imagination. Why not start a Dalene Matthee novel based in the Knysna Forest?
9. Play a real game of hide & seek
Now there’s a challenge doing it in the dark! Sneak onto Coney Glen Beach and be daring.
Source: Knysna Tourism