Melville Koppies Nature Reserve

November 2010

The specialist walk this month on Saturday 20th November is 'The magic of Plants' with Suzi Poulsom, an African Traditional healer. 08.30 to 11:30. Booking essential. Phone 011 482 4797 or Email: wendavid@mweb.co.za

When:	Saturday 20 November 2010 at 08:30
Where:	Kafue Road Entrance. Enquire about parking when you book
To book:	Phone 011 482 4797 or Email: fomk@mk.org.za
Donation:	R50 (Adults) R25 (scholars)

Despite the small amount of rain we have had, the Koppies are greening up beautifully. Spring flowers are abundant. Power point CDs of the 'Flowers', 'Trees and Shrubs', 'Geology' and 'Overview' are all available at R50 per CD. Proceeds from these are used for the maintenance of the Koppies by the volunteer committee.

Other events in November include:

• Saturday 13 November, 08:00. Observe bird ringing and join a bird walk with a birding expert. (R50 adults, R25 children over 10) Booking essential. Phone 011 482 4797 or Email: fomk@mk.org.za
• Special Saturday tours on Melville Koppies Central during November. Please contact Wendy 011 482 4797 to book for these tours which are all prepaid to secure a booking. The cost is R50 per adult, R25 for children.
• The monthly walk on Melville Koppies West is on Saturday 6 November. We leave at 08:00 sharp for a brisk 90 minute walk over quite rocky terrain. Park in 3rd Avenue, off Arundel Road in Westdene. Socialised dogs on leads are welcome. R20 donation per person.
• Sunday open days. (Park in Marks Park, Emmarentia):
  • 7 November 15:00
  • 14 November 08:30
  • 21 November 15:00
  • 28 November 08:30

Coming up in December 2010

Sunday open days. (Park in Marks Park, Emmarentia):

• 5 December 15:00
• 12 December 08:30
• 19 December 15:00
• 26 December 08:30

Saturday walk on MK West: 4 December 08:00. Park in 3rd Avenue, off Arundel Road in Westdene. Socialised dogs on leads are welcome. R20 donation per person.