Invasive Species Hack on Sunday 12 December 2021

Join us on Sunday 12 December for this year’s last invasive species (Lantana) hack.

Time: 07:00 – 10:30

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

We wish everyone a safe festive season ahead.

Friends of the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve

admin@fgnr.co.za

Wildflower Walk Saturday 4 December

Paintbrush Lily

Time: 06:45

Where: Meet @ Faerie Glen Nature
Reserve main entrance

Who: Everybody is welcome!

Cost:
FFGNR Members – FREE
Non-members – R50.00

What to bring:

• Sun hat, water
• Comfortable shoes
• Notebook

Faerie Glen Nature Reserve closed on 1 November

Please note that the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve will be closed on 1 November 2021 to allow staff to vote in the elections.

Invasive Plant Hack Sunday 14 November at 07:00

Please join us on Sunday 14 November for this month’s invasive species (Lantana) hack.

Time: 07:00 – 10:30

Where: Meet @ Faerie Glen Nature Reserve main entrance

Who: Everybody is welcome!

RSVP: Please e-mail admin@fgnr.co.za 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

MiniSASS Stream Assessment Scoring System Saturday 13 November

A community river health monitoring of the Moreletaspsruit

Time: 15:00 – 17:00

Where: Meet @ Faerie Glen Nature Reserve main entrance

What to bring:

• Sun hat

• Magnifying glass (if possible)

• Children welcome!

Birding Morning with Philip Calinikos

Birding morning with Philip Calinikos from BirdLife Northern Gauteng

Saturday 16 October 2021
Time: 06:00
Where: Meet @ Faerie Glen Nature Reserve main entrance
Who: Everybody is welcome!

Cost:

• Friends of the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve and BirdLife Members – FREE
• Non-members – R50.00

What to bring:

• Sun hat, water
• Comfortable shoes
• Binoculars

Invasive Plant Hack Sunday 17 October at 07:00

Please join us on Sunday 17 October for this month’s invasive species (Lantana) hack.

Time: 07:00 – 10:30

Where: Meet @ Faerie Glen Nature Reserve main entrance

Who: Everybody is welcome!

RSVP: Please e-mail admin@fgnr.co.za 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

Faerie Glen Nature Reserve resumes normal hours on Wednesdays

Please be informed that the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve is again open on Wednesdays during normal operating hours between 06:00 and 18:00.

Invasive Plant Hack Sunday 19 September at 07:00

Please join us on Sunday 19 September for this month’s invasive species (Lantana) hack.

Time: 07:00 – 10:30

Where: Meet @ Faerie Glen Nature Reserve main entrance

Who: Everybody is welcome!

RSVP: Please e-mail admin@fgnr.co.za 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

Guided Hike at Faerie Glen Nature Reserve

Date: Sunday 12 September 2021

Time: 06:00

Where: Meet on the grass at the entrance to the reserve.

Description: Join us for a guided hike up both hills at the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve. The terrain is steep and uneven, so a reasonable level of fitness is required. The hike is approximately 7km in distance. We will take a break halfway through for snacks.

Booking: Booking is essential, as only 15 places are available on this hike. Please contact Ruth on 082 677 3683 to book.

Price: R100 for non-members / FREE for members.

Bring along:

• A hat and sunscreen
• Water
• Snacks
• Sturdy hiking footwear