Environmental education talk at Modderfontein society
Over the past 15 years, she has organised guided nature walks in the Kloofendal Nature Reserve.
An illustrated talk and practical demonstration by well-known and highly respected naturalist Karin Spottiswoode promises to be a highlight of Modderfontein Conservation Society’s meeting on April 19.
Karin will tell all about Kloofendal Nature Reserve, a natural gem in the West Rand, and how the reserve effectively uses its resources to promote environmental education.
Her talk, “Hands-on Environmental Education”, is particularly relevant to Modderfontein where environmental education is a focal point. It will also be of interest to anyone homeschooling their children. Her talk starts at 7.30pm at Modderfontein Town Hall on Casino Road.
Although a qualified occupational therapist, it was Karin’s hobby of studying South Africa’s natural wonders that led her to qualify as a field guide. What followed was a passion for sharing her knowledge and experience of our natural heritage. Her work in the Botanical Society and at Kloofendal is the stuff of legends.
Over the past 15 years, she has organised guided nature walks in the Kloofendal Nature Reserve most weekends of the year. She initiated a hands-on environmental education programme for schools in the reserve using qualified field guides and has assisted Bushveld Training Adventures with their part-time field guide training course, also in the reserve.
Visitors are welcome. An entrance fee of R30 is charged to help cover expenses.
For more information call Peter Olive on 011 608 2799 or 083 461 6221.
