We are glad to announce that the City of Tshwane has reopened the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve under the Level 3 Lockdown regulations.
We are sure that everyone looks forward to a walk in nature again. We urge everyone to please continue to act responsibly by sanitizing and to wear your face masks at the entrance building and when in close proximity to others.
Please note that the City of Tshwane has decided to keep the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve closed until 25 July under the amended Lockdown Alert Level 4 regulations.
We know that many people are confused and unhappy that the reserve remains closed, even though parks and beaches may remain open. The decision was made by the City of Tshwane, due to lack of Covid-19 compliance by visitors witnessed in CoT reserves.
We hope that the reserve will reopen at the end of the extended Level 4 lockdown. Until then, please stay healthy and safe.
The City of Tshwane has taken the decision to close the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve until 11 July 2021 due to increased lockdown restrictions under level 4.
The Friends of the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve will continue updating the website and Facebook page whenever we receive more information about the nature reserve and its opening times.
We have been informed by City of Tshwane (CoT) Nature Conservation that the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve will be going cashless from 1 July 2021. Only debit and credit cards will be accepted as a form of payment. Friends of the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve members still enjoy free access with their membership cards.
Furthermore CoT tariff increases will be as follows from 1 July 2021:
Adults (18 years +) – R17.00
Children (under 18 years) – R7.00
Pensioners (60 +) and persons with disabilities – R7.00
Dog permits (per permit, max 2 dogs) – R110.00
Please take note of these changes for the next 12 months until the next financial year.
Time: 07:30 – 11:00
Where: Meet @ Faerie Glen Nature Reserve main entrance
Who: Everybody is welcome!
RSVP: Please e-mail if you plan on helping
What to bring:
-Pruning shears (large and/or small)
-hand-saw / klein handsaag
-Gardening gloves
-Sun hat, old clothes (long sleeved) and closed shoes for working in the field
-Something to drink to keep hydrated
FFGNR will provide:
-Herbicide
-Tree poppers
admin@fgnr.co.za
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Please take note that Faerie Glen Nature Reserve will be closed every Wednesday from 26 May 2021 from 06:00 – 11:00 until further notice for game management. (by order of City of Tshwane)
Enquiries : Tel : (012) 358 1510
BirdLife Northern Gauteng is excited to be hosting well-known bird expert and guide Lance Robinson, for two ZOOM meetings and a practical outing (see attached pamphlet for details).
• ZOOM online course on Tuesday, 25 May 2021
Time: 18h45 for 19h00
• ZOOM online course on Thursday, 27 May 2021
Time: 18h45 for 19h00
• FIELD OUTING on Saturday, 29 May 2021
Details to be confirmed during course on 25 May 2021
Please join us on Sunday 23 May for this month’s invasive species (Lantana) hack.
Time: 07:30 – 11:00
Where: Meet @ Faerie Glen Nature Reserve main entrance
Who: Everybody is welcome!
RSVP: Please e-mail if you plan on helping
What to bring:
-Pruning shears (large and/or small)
-hand-saw / klein handsaag
-Gardening gloves
-Sun hat, old clothes (long sleeved) and closed shoes for working in the field
-Something to drink to keep hydrated
FFGNR will provide:
-Herbicide
-Tree poppers
admin@fgnr.co.za
Join us on Sunday 2 May at 10:00 in taking part in the Bioblitz City Nature Challenge 2021 along with other cities around the world to find and identify wildlife in Tshwane on Sunday 2 May 2021.
We will meet on the lawn of the main entrance of the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat and water.
Over 300 cities worldwide, including five others in SA, will try to find and record the most wildlife over a four day period (30 April – 3 May) by taking photos of as many wild and natural animals, plants, trees, birds, fungi, insects etc (not caged animals, pets, plants planted by people) as possible and submit them, using the iNaturalist app on their smart phones. The information collected will create a valuable snapshot of Tshwane’s biodiversity.
All you need to do is download the iNaturalist app on your smart phone to take part in the Bioblitz. Below are self-service video links as to help familiarise yourself and to navigate the iNaturalist app:
o How to make an observation with your iPhone
o How to make an observation with your Android
o Adding an Observation on a Mobile Device
o Adding an Observation via the Web
o How to Take Identifiable Photos
o How to Use the Identify Page
o Geotagging DSLR Photos in the Field
o Adding a photo or sound to an Observation
o Exploring Observations with iNaturalist
Please join us on Sunday 25 April for this month’s invasive species (Lantana) hack.
Time: 07:00 – 10:00
Where: Meet @ Faerie Glen Nature Reserve main entrance
Who: Everybody is welcome!
RSVP: Please e-mail or SMS if you plan on helping
What to bring:
-Pruning shears (large and/or small)
-hand-saw / klein handsaag
–Gardening gloves
–Sun hat, old clothes (long sleeved) and closed shoes for working in the field
-Something to drink to keep hydrated
FFGNR will provide:
-Herbicide
-Tree poppers
