Rocky Wonder Aloe Nursery

21/08/2025

21/06/2025

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21/06/2025

21/06/2025

Talk Title: “The Three Levels of Poaching”
Presenter: Mark Lederle, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Honorary Officer
When: Sunday 6th July
Time: 14h30
Where: Impala Bend (Venue D)
What: Ashburton Aloe Festival 2025!

There are a several groups of quiet unsung conservation heroes of our natural areas, not only in and around Pietermaritzburg, but situated all over KZN. Mark Lederle is an Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Honorary Officer with the Thurlow Group and together with fellow HO’s play a significant role in combatting poaching in all its forms as well as playing a valuable role in other areas of conservation management. Do join Mark for this talk and help raise awareness for the ongoing and escalating plight of our natural areas in and around Pietermaritzburg.

Spend a day in nature with the whole family at the Ashburton Aloe Festival with five venues open as a meander over the weekend of the 5th & 6th July. Experience the peace and tranquility of this beautiful bushveld area, enjoy being amidst its wilderness landscapes and wildlife for a program of conservation and environmental talks, guided and self-guided walks and activities in the Lower Mpushini Valley Conservancy, in Ashburton East, just 10km east of Pietermaritzburg.

Cost is R50 per person, R30 for pensioners and R20 for children, under 6 are free. (Cash for ticket sales and venue stalls please as signal for electronic devices is limited) Strictly no dogs allowed. All funds raised go to support the anti-poaching activities of the Lower Mpushini Valley Conservancy and Mpushini Protected Environment.

For more information contact Pandora on 072 6928124 or Heather on 083 665 8010.
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17/06/2025

Angelica indigenous to South Africa and Zimbabwe, but now protected as almost nothing left in the wild. The buds are peeping out. Come to Rocky Wonder Aloe Nursery and see this beauty.

17/06/2025

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17/06/2025

Join us for “Mayine: The Rain Queen” written and performed by Makhubalo Ikaneng
By: Makhubalo Ikaneng, awardwinning storyteller, theatre director and media producer.
When: Saturday 6th July
Where: Galago Farm (Venue B)
Time: 2h30 for 2h45
Supporting act: KwaMashu School of Dance Theatre with Director Vusi Makanya
Organised by: The Ashburton Aloe Festival, Lower Mpushini Valley Conservancy

Do join us for "Mayine The Rain Queen", a captivating theatrical performance promoting water preservation through the traditional African oral storytelling method. Join us to welcome Makhubalo the Storyteller to the Ashburton Aloe Festival to perform it for us this year!

The message of the story is that “every drop counts”. The show has been staged at prominent schools and conferences all over South Africa.

KHUBA STORIES is a dynamic creative platform founded by Makhubalo Ikaneng, with over two decades of experience in educational and socially conscious storytelling. The company was established to package and share Makhubalo’s extensive body of work with clients in both the public and private sectors, in South Africa and globally. At its core, KHUBA STORIES harnesses the power of African storytelling, theatre, and multimedia to spark dialogue, raise awareness, and inspire change. Makhubalo’s work reaches individuals, families, and entire communities—amplifying voices and tackling critical issues such as water preservation, social justice, and youth empowerment.

Bring your campchairs or blankets (limited chairs are available) and afternoon picnic or support the Conservancy Tea Garden for refreshments.

To make this production possible we are charging an additional ticket of R50 (all ages).

Aloe Festival tickets cost R50 per person per day, R30 for pensioners and R20 for children, under 6 are free. (Cash for ticket sales and venue stalls please as signal for electronic devices is limited) Strictly no dogs allowed. All funds raised go to support the anti-poaching activities of the Lower Mpushini Valley Conservancy and Mpushini Protected Environment.

For more information contact Pandora on 072 6928124 or Heather on 083 665 8010.

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17/06/2025

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12/06/2025

Talk Title: “Landscaping With South African Indigenous Succulents”
Presenter: Elsa Pooley, renowned horticulturalist, landscaper and author.
When: Saturday 5th July at 10h30
Where: Galago Farm (Venue B)
What: Ashburton Aloe Festival 2025!
Link to Elsa's new book, South African Indigenous Garden Plants: The Gardeners Guide. ONE SALE AT ASHBURTON ALOE FEST!
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See the full program pinned to this page!

Spend a day in nature with the whole family at the Ashburton Aloe Festival with five venues open as a meander over the weekend of the 5th & 6th July. Experience the peace and tranquillity of this beautiful bushveld area, enjoy being amidst its wilderness landscapes and wildlife for a programme of conservation and environmental talks, guided and self-guided walks and activities in the Lower Mpushini Valley Conservancy, in Ashburton East, just 10km east of Pietermaritzburg.

Cost is R50 per person, R30 for pensioners and R20 for children, under 6 are free. (Cash for ticket sales and venue stalls please as signal for electronic devices is limited) Strictly no dogs allowed. All funds raised go to support the anti-poaching activities of the Lower Mpushini Valley Conservancy and Mpushini Protected Environment. The full programme with presenters, times and map will be pinned to this page soon!

For more information contact Pandora on 072 6928124 or Heather on 083 665 8010.

Ashburton Market
Galago Farm

Impala Bend
Rocky Wonder Aloe Nursery
Lower Mpushini Valley Conservancy

12/06/2025

"Man's Best Friend" Dog Obedience Training Demonstration
Presenter: Darryl Twiggs of DTA
When: Saturday 5th July at 14h00
Where: Mawingo Farm (Venue C)
What: Ashburton Aloe Festival 2025!
Link: https://www.dtacademy.co.za/

See the full programme pinned to this page!

Spend a day in nature with the whole family at the Ashburton Aloe Festival with five venues open as a meander over the weekend of the 5th & 6th July. Experience the peace and tranquility of this beautiful bushveld area, enjoy being amidst its wilderness landscapes and wildlife for a programme of conservation and environmental talks, guided and self-guided walks and activities in the Lower Mpushini Valley Conservancy, in Ashburton East, just 10km east of Pietermaritzburg.

Cost is R50 per person, R30 for pensioners and R20 for children, under 6 are free. (Cash for ticket sales and venue stalls please as signal for electronic devices is limited) Strictly no dogs allowed. All funds raised go to support the anti-poaching activities of the Lower Mpushini Valley Conservancy and Mpushini Protected Environment. See the full programme pinned to this page!
For more information contact Pandora on 072 6928124 or Heather on 083 665 8010.


Ashburton Market
Galago Farm

Impala Bend
Rocky Wonder Aloe Nursery
Lower Mpushini Valley Conservancy