| Durbanville Nature Reserve now open on weekends | Durbanville Nature Reserve now open on weekends | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre/banner_durbanville%20NR.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <p><strong><em><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;">The annual spring flowers have started to bloom at the
City’s Durbanville Nature Reserve. Residents are encouraged to visit the
reserve right on their doorstep. We are open on weekends. </span></em></strong><br></p> | <span><p>Entrance to the reserve is free and the new opening times are as follows:</p><ul><li>Weekdays 07:30 – 16:00</li><li>Saturday 08:00 – 13:00</li><li>Sunday 12:00 – 17:00<br></li></ul>
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<i class="icon arrow-white-prev"></i></div></div></div></div></span><p>Background information:</p><p>The City's<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Nature%20reserves/Durbanville%20Nature%20Reserve" target="_blank"><strong>Durbanville Nature Reserve</strong></a> consists of six hectares and it is here, in the heart of our city, where critically endangered Swartland shale renosterveld and Cape Flats sand fynbos meet. There are about 241 plant species, three endemic to Cape Town and six threatened with extinction. The site is home to several animal species, including birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Birds such as the Cape Sugarbird, Double-Collared Sunbird and Cape Spurfowl can be seen in the reserve. The small Grey Mongoose and Angulate Tortoise also occur here, as well as the endemic and vulnerable Cape Rain Frog which can be heard when it rains.</p><p>Environmental education activities are also available for schools; however, booking with reserve management is essential. </p><p>For further information, residents can contact the reserve on 021 979 0060 and <a href="mailto:durbanville.naturereserve@capetown.gov.za">durbanville.naturereserve@capetown.gov.za</a>.</p><p>For information on the various City of Cape Town Nature Reserves and conservation areas please visit:</p><ul><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/CCT_Nature_Reserves_book_2010-02.pdf" target="_blank">https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/CCT_Nature_Reserves_book_2010-02.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Nature%20reserves" target="_blank">https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Nature%20reserves</a><br><br> <br><br> <br><strong>End</strong><br><br> <br></li></ul><br><span></span><p><br></p></div> | 2022-09-07T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#6ec4174a-5cde-4fbb-b20f-42e26e79bb87;L0|#06ec4174a-5cde-4fbb-b20f-42e26e79bb87|nature reserve;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#751ecd0f-0d86-4bec-8c4c-431ddf3de056;L0|#0751ecd0f-0d86-4bec-8c4c-431ddf3de056|durbanville;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | 0 |
