Springside Nature Reserve remains closed to visitors during lockdown
Once the lockdown is lifted, the Springside Nature Reserve will open its gates to visitors each day from 7am to 4pm.
THE Springside Nature Reserve is closed to the public and all the events scheduled to take place during the national lockdown have been postponed.
Hillcrest Conservancy’s chairman, George Victor, said, “After the lockdown, hopefully sooner than later, you can again enjoy walks or a picnic in Springside Nature Reserve. Notices will be circulated with details of organised events once they resume.”
When the lockdown is lifted, the gates to the nature reserve will be open to visitors between 7am and 4pm, daily.
Illustrated signboards in the car-park area will help visitors select a route for self-guided walks. All paths are well maintained and generally suitable for all levels of fitness.
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There are no staff on site after hours. Please plan your arrival and departure times accordingly.
“Visitors are kindly requested to place donations of least R20 per person through the slot on the Kingfisher Centre front wall. All donations are used by our voluntary committee for on-going reserve improvements and conservancy projects,” said Geroge.
Look and listen for a wide variety of birds. Binoculars are recommended to improve your experience. Interested in indigenous flora? Several different species occur in the grassland, wetland and forested areas throughout the year. Bring your field guide book/s. All welcome.
For enquiries, email hillcrestconservancy@gmail.com. Or, visit www.hillcrestconservancy.co.za or like the Facebook page (Hillcrest Conservancy inc. Springside Nature Reserve).
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