Diversity on Melville Koppies
As the days and nights get colder and the rain peters out, many of the more than 50 types of grasses on Melville Koppies are seeding, as are the two types of clematis.
The wind will disperse their seeds where they will lie low, nestle themselves into the undergrowth and wait for the first rains of spring to give them new life.
Other plants, like the kalanchoe and crassula, are in full bloom while the aloes are just starting to bud for their showing from June. Come and see for yourself.
Get fit
You also have an opportunity to improve your fitness levels.
Try out the 5km self-guided trail or the 3km heritage trail. If you want to learn more about the history and how living things interact on the Koppies, book a guided tour (book on 079 532 0083 or be there by 08:30 and see how many grass species you can spot.
On the first Sunday of the month, join the guided 8km hike or take a map and just guide yourselves along the many different paths that criss-cross the Koppies.
Melville Koppies is open between 08:00 and 11:30 every Sunday.
Cost is R80 for adults and R40 for children, with season tickets, at R500 per adult also available. These are not transferable.
Income used for maintenance of the Koppies. Security on the Koppies is provided; park in secure parking opposite the entrance at Marks Park in Judith Road, Emmarentia.
Contact wendavid@mweb.co.za or call 079 532 0083 or visit www.mk.org.za for more detailed information about the history and what you can see on Facebook.
