Venue:
Melville Koppies Central
Entrance off Judith Rd, Opp Marks Park Sports Club
Emmarentia Randburg Johannesburg
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Entrance off Judith Rd, Opp Marks Park Sports Club
Emmarentia Randburg Johannesburg
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Times:
Melville Koppies Central is open every Sunday: 8am-11.30am
Visitors are given maps and can explore the trails at their own pace
Storytime with Merle Grace every 2nd Sunday of the month from 9am to 9.30am. No extra charge for this fun event.
Visitors are given maps and can explore the trails at their own pace
Storytime with Merle Grace every 2nd Sunday of the month from 9am to 9.30am. No extra charge for this fun event.
Cost:
Adults: R100
Under 18: R50
Under 5: Free
Flash-disk on 'Flowers', 'Trees and shrubs', 'Geology', 'Archaeology and History', 'Overview', 'Environmental Management', 'Ecology' of Melville Koppies are available at R300 each.
All proceeds are for the maintenance of Melville Koppies. Good birthday gifts!
Under 18: R50
Under 5: Free
Flash-disk on 'Flowers', 'Trees and shrubs', 'Geology', 'Archaeology and History', 'Overview', 'Environmental Management', 'Ecology' of Melville Koppies are available at R300 each.
All proceeds are for the maintenance of Melville Koppies. Good birthday gifts!
Ages:
All ages
Melville Koppies Nature Reserve (central)
50 hectares of indigenous grass and shrubs to walk through. No dogs allowed here please. This fenced-off section is a Joburg Heritage Site and Nature Reserve. The reserve is rich in archaeological sites, indigenous flora and fauna, geology, modern history. The Koppies are maintained by volunteers with input from Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo.
Melville Koppies Nature Reserve (East)
Nature walks surrounded by indigenous vegetation. 10 hectares of untouched nature where dogs with leads are welcome and you are guaranteed beautiful views. The walks are easy and suitable for young children to hike. The Koppies are maintained by volunteers and Johannesburg City Parks. Open from dawn to dusk. Take normal precautions for your safety.
Click here to find places to take your family in nature, with playgrounds, with water with animals and so much more.
Melville Koppies Nature Reserve Storytelling
Date:
Jul 13
Cost:
Adults: R100
Kids u18: R50
Kids u5: Free
Parking at Marks Park across the road, pay at the entrance
Kids u18: R50
Kids u5: Free
Parking at Marks Park across the road, pay at the entrance
Info:
On the second Sunday of every month, storyteller Merle Grace tells stories about nature, life and the world - all have universal themes and appeal. Storytelling starts at 9am. Safe parking at Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia; entrance to Melville Koppies is across the road. Pay at the entrance by cash or card.
It's a short hike up the hill to the lecture hut - takes about 10-15 minutes. After the first story, Merle gets the kids up and about and doing activities and then she tells another story. Story telling is done by 9.30 and then visitors can wander around and explore the Koppies. The Koppies closes at 11.30.
Dress warmly and comfortably.
13 July stories:
- Little Badger's Wish: A little badger named Melli has a wish that lives deep in her belly! She wants to be an artist oh so big! But what will her parents think?
- Caterpillar's Journey to the Keurbooms Tree: A deeply touching story written by Marguerite Poland, filled with so much detail. A rich South African tale, rooted within the landscape.
For all ages
It's a short hike up the hill to the lecture hut - takes about 10-15 minutes. After the first story, Merle gets the kids up and about and doing activities and then she tells another story. Story telling is done by 9.30 and then visitors can wander around and explore the Koppies. The Koppies closes at 11.30.
Dress warmly and comfortably.
13 July stories:
- Little Badger's Wish: A little badger named Melli has a wish that lives deep in her belly! She wants to be an artist oh so big! But what will her parents think?
- Caterpillar's Journey to the Keurbooms Tree: A deeply touching story written by Marguerite Poland, filled with so much detail. A rich South African tale, rooted within the landscape.
For all ages
Venue:
Melville Koppies Central
Entrance off Judith Rd, Opp Marks Park Sports Club
Emmarentia Randburg
Entrance off Judith Rd, Opp Marks Park Sports Club
Emmarentia Randburg
Time:
Arrive 15 mins before to hike to the lecture hut
Story time starts at 9am
Koppies close at 11.30am
Story time starts at 9am
Koppies close at 11.30am
Contact:
Jenny Grice jennygrice1957@gmail.com
Upcoming events
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