Reserve experts share their knowledge with school learners
Steve – who holds a PhD in Geophysics – enjoyed sharing his vast knowledge of rocks.
Nature reserves are becoming more and more important in an increasingly urbanised world. Only by spending time in protected areas we get a sense of how rich in birds, flowers and insects our environment could be.
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The Kloofendal Nature Reserve serves as the perfect example of all that nature has to offer. In efforts to educate the younger generation, Friends of Kloofendal (FroK) invited all schools to visit the reserve and find our more about its exceptional ecosystem and rich history.
On Friday, September 16 FroK’s Karin and Steve Spottiswoode were thrilled to welcome around 25 Grade 9 learners all the way from Waterstone College High School in Kibler Park.
While Steve took some of the learners on a Geology Walk, Karin took the second group on an Eco Tourism Walk. They made sure that they included information that would complement the learner’s school syllabus.
“We are exceptionally passionate about promoting our natural environment. There are so many interesting things for the youngsters to learn and see. We also like to talk about the impact of humans on the environment,” the Spottiswoode experts explained.
“While there are human disturbances, there are also natural disturbances such as alien invaders. We deem it very important for learners to know about these types of things, and what they can do to help.”
Steve – who holds a PhD in Geophysics – enjoyed sharing his vast knowledge of rocks when he analysed the reserve’s geological dikes, faults and rock bursts, to name just a few.
Needless to say the group left the reserve with a greater understanding of nature, what it offers and how to preserve it. The school would also like to thank the dedicated experts for the time and efforts they shared with the learners.
If you want to visit the reserve for an educational tour, find out more by visiting www.kloofendalfriends.org.za or calling Lee Douglas on 082 938 3605.
