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SATURDAY, 11 FEBRUARY: Mountain Backpackers Club takes on the 13km African fish eagle trail. Be on the look-out for 30 things for the club’s 30th anniversary year on this hike. There is lots of birdlife on this walk through the Beachwood mangroves and along the north bank of the Umgeni River. Meet at Green Hub Durban at 8am to leave at 8.15am. Rain stops play. Take cash for tea at Springfield SPCA halfway. For more information, call Heidi Cox on 082-706-4283 or email heidi.dinan@gmail.com
SATURDAY, 11 FEBRUARY: KwaZulu-Natal Blind and Deaf Society hosts a Valentines dinner and dance at the Elangeni Hotel from 6pm. Tickets are R500 per person or R5,000 for a table of 10 which includes a three course meal, great music and lucky draw prizes. Dress code is formal/lady in red.
To book for this event, call 083-775-4991 or email fr@bdskzn.org.za
SUNDAY, 12 FEBRUARY: Birdlife Port Natal visits the Sappi bird hide with Rex Aspeling. There is no need to sign in. Meet at the picnic area past the hide at 6.45am. Contact Rex to confirm by email rex.aspeling@gmail.com or call 082-301-8177. Take cushions as well as chairs, tea/coffee
TUESDAY, 14 FEBRUARY: Birdlife Port Natal explores Kranzkloof Interpretive Centre at 9am for 10am. Tammy Caine from KZN Raptor Centre will be speaking. There is an entrance fee and tea and coffee will be served. Email Tessa White at tessadavid@telkomsa.net
WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY: Take in the sights and scenes at Paradise Valley with Sandi du Preez at 7.30am. Call 031-701-4839 or 073-332-4431. Confirm with Sandi should you plan on joining. A small entrance fee is payable. Take along your chair, coffee/tea and snacks for a picnic afterwards.