Wildlife talk at Umtamvuna Marine Conservancy highlights hidden creatures
Dr Yvette Ehlers Smith, an environmental consultant and advisor, captivated the audience with a presentation titled Forest Wildlife and Urban Critters.
At a successful meeting held at the Port Edward Marlin Ski Boat Club on May 14, Umtamvuna Marine Conservancy’s chairperson Renée Alcock appealed to the community to support by volunteering skills, time or resources.
She encouraged residents to assist with beach clean-ups, environmental education, alien vegetation removal, indigenous planting and responsible pet ownership, among other conservation efforts.
Renée also thanked community members and local organisations for their continued generosity, support and cooperation in strengthening conservation initiatives and community partnerships.
At the meeting, honorary life membership was awarded to Alan Stilwell, known as Ginger, for his many years of dedicated service to local conservation.
Guest speaker Dr Yvette Ehlers Smith, an environmental consultant and advisor, captivated the audience with a presentation titled Forest Wildlife and Urban Critters. Using strategically placed camera traps, her research revealed the surprising variety of wildlife active in local neighbourhoods after dark.
* Upcoming events include the Mzamba Walk on Friday, July 4, the Shoreline Challenge, plans to revive an adapted aloe trail, and the creation of a tagged tree trail.
