Edith Stephens Wetland Park

The park contains seasonal wetlands spanning 39 hectares with Cape Flats Sand Fynbos and Cape Flats Dune Strandveld vegetation systems at its borders.

Botanist Edith Stephens donated the initial 3.7 hectares of land to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in 1955 to protect the rare Isoetes capensis plant.

The environmental education center offers programs about local ecology while maintaining partnerships with surrounding community organizations to promote conservation awareness.

Visitors can access the park from Govan Mbeki Road in Philippi during weekdays from 7:30 to 16:00, with weekend visits requiring advance reservations.

The wetland provides habitat for seven Red Data plant species and ninety-five bird species, including a substantial heronry on the detention pond islands.

Location: Western Cape

GPS coordinates: -34.00150,18.55180

Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:11