KNR guided walks to be cut
Due to a fall-off in the number of people attending walks at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve it was decided to reduce the twice monthly event to once a month.
THE fortnightly guided walks in the Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve (KNR) have been an integral part of the function of the KNRA for the past 30 years. Unfortunately due to a fall-off in the number of people attending these walks the Excom has reluctantly decided to reduce the twice monthly event to once a month from June 1.
The walk will start at the entrance precinct in Kibler Park at 08:00 in summer and 09:00 in winter as has been the norm for the past three decades.
There are many sad aspects to the Excoms’ decision: Apart from the walks being a tradition, they were always led by highly knowledgeable guides which probably means that a great deal of this valuable knowledge and expertise could be lost, whereas it should have been used to expose people to the widely diversified aspects of the KNR. Another factor was that the bulk of new members came from these walks and experience has shown that it is vital for the KNR to keep membership numbers at a high level because therein lies our strength.
According to Tony Ferguson, who has managed the Guiding Portfolio for the past 14 years, the decision to cut the number of walks in the reserve could be reversed if numbers started to increase. Tony can be reached on 082 4546114 if you need any further information or if you have any suggestions which would be welcome.
