Rössing mine is hosting its seventh BIRDWATCHING DAY on Friday, 7 September 2007.
There are a number of activities scheduled for the day.
The main event starts at 09:00 when Rössing’s Manager: Sustainable Development & Environmental Management, Frances Anderson, will formally launch the Rössing Birdwatching Day, at the Ministry of
Fisheries and Marine Resources Conference Centre, Swakopmund.
Pupils from Arandis, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay high schools will participate in identifying birds at the Swakop River mouth. Dr Sandra Dantu of the Jackass Penguin Rehabilitation project will present an interesting talk on the project.
Programme
Programme leader: Aina Iita
09:00 Arrival at Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Conference Centre, Swakopmund
09:10 Welcome and Safety Share Aina Iita (Environmental Specialist, Rössing Uranium)
09:15 Opening speech Frances Anderson (Manager: Sustainable Development & Environmental Management, Rössing Uranium)
09:30 Progress on the African Penguin Rehabilitation Project by Dr Sandra Dantu
09:45 Introduction to events of the day and expectations (Aina Iita / Yvonne Mupupa)
09:55 Parking area next to Fisheries & Marine Resources Building: Safety talk Joe Shaduka (Senior Safety Advisor, Rössing Uranium)
10:00 Treasure Hunt with participating schools
11:00 At the Swakop River mouth: Identify bird species and complete species list
12:30 Lunch – parking area next to Fisheries & Marine Resources building
13:30 End of programme