Environmental educator and conservationist Dr Jim Taylor will share his insights on conservancies: helping shape sustainable futures for all at Mbango Valley Retirement Village on Sunday, November 15, at 14:00.

With decades of experience in environmental education and conservation, Taylor has influenced sustainability initiatives across 15 countries.

He has advised UNESCO and championed the integration of indigenous knowledge with modern citizen science.

He recently received a Gold Award from the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) for his contribution to environmental education and conservation.

He has spent 35 years with WESSA, including 20 years as director of environmental education, and served as a founding member and director of the SADC Regional Environmental Education Programme.

Taylor has also played a leading role in the Greater uMgeni Catchment Biosphere Reserve.

The talk will explore how conservancies can support conservation and help build a sustainable future through community involvement.

Soft toy animals, beach books and rock books will be on sale, and donations are welcome.

To RSVP, contact Dee on 071-866-2129 by Friday, November 13.

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