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​The first guided hike which will focus on plants and their identification along the new Coastal Dune Hiking Trail will take place at the Blaauwberg Nature Reserve on 1 July and 5 August 2017 from 09:00 to 13:00. Those who are interested in the walk can meet at the Environmental Education Centre (log cabin) at Eerste Steen Resort. The trail winds its way through the threatened Cape Flats dune strandveld vegetation and follows historical routes used in the area dating back to the early 1900s. Visitors to this reserve can also overnight at Montispectus, a cabin located on top of Blaauwberg Hill. Booking is essential.

The Edith Stephens Nature Reserve invites the public to participate in the amphibian census programme which will take place between mid-July and mid-August. Participants will walk in the reserve and listen for different amphibian calls to identify the species.

If a full-moon walk and star-gazing sounds appealing, then residents need to visit the Tygerberg Nature Reserve on 9 July and 7 August 2017. A trail series run is also on the cards for 30 July 2017. During the daytime, visitors can enjoy a picnic under the recently completed shade structures to hide from the sun or winter drizzle.

Children who want to learn how to grow a new plant from a parent plant can attend the plant propagation course at Zandvlei Nature Reserve. Booking is essential.

Visitors to the Bracken Nature Reserve can enjoy the views of beautiful winter blooms, such as gladiolus priorii, lachenelia aloides, and many other bulbous plants.

‘Residents need to make the most of the outdoor classroom as the City’s nature reserves have lots to offer for all ages. Families are encouraged to explore the beauty of nature while learning through interactive means about the importance of conserving and protecting our environment,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Area North, Councillor Suzette Little.​​

‘Entry fees to our nature reserves are kept nominal and therefore visits are affordable and our nature reserves are accessible to everyone. Consequently, we get more feet through the gates and this optimises the use of our natural assets, which is in keeping with promoting resource efficiency and security, one of the transformational priorities in the City’s Organisational Development and Transformation Plan,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Area South, Councillor Eddie Andrews.

Visitors are encouraged to contact their local nature reserves for more information about activities and events specific to their facilities – see more here.

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