THE Palmiet Nature Reserve will host an Open Day on Saturday, June 27 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its declaration as a protected area under the KZN Nature Conservation Management Act.

While the reserve was officially established in 1972 as a Public Open Space comprising 13 hectares and administered by the Wildlife Society on behalf of the former Borough of Westville, it was on June 1, 2006 that Palmiet achieved official Nature Reserve status, securing greater protection for its rich biodiversity and natural heritage.

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To mark this important milestone, the Friends of the Palmiet Nature Reserve, in partnership with eThekwini Municipality’s Natural Resources Division, will host a range of environmental and animal conservation organisations. Exhibitors include SAAMBR, Bats KZN, Westville Conservancy, Westville Cubs and Scouts, and Monkey Helpline.

Entrance is free, and refreshments and other goodies will be on sale. Visitors can enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities throughout the day.

Visitors can look forward to Rock Painting with Hazel; Drawing Workshop with Ayanda (I Am Art Gallery); Plant Propagation with the Natural Resources Division; Mock Dig at the Beach; Snake Presentation by Nick Evans; “What’s That Plant? What’s That Alien?” with Gail and Patty; Sports and Development Outdoor Activities and Creating a Bug Hotel with Kat.

The event begins at 09:30 and ends at 14:30.

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