Join us for this month’s Invasive Species Hack on Sunday 14 August.
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
Please join us for Mandela Day on Sunday 17 July for an invasive species hack. Please come and do your 67 minutes for Mandela day and make a difference in the well-being of your natural environment!
Details of the events below:
MANDELA DAY HACK 17 JULY:
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 and latex gloves
-Tree poppers
Join us on Saturday 23 July for a Geology Walk presented by Prof Adam Bumby from the University of Pretoria. Find out how the Bronberg Ridge formed and see some of the world’s oldest rock formations.
GEOLOGY WALK 23 JULY:
When: 09:45 for 10:00
Where: Meet on the lawn in front of the entrance building.
Bring along: Hat, comfy shoes, water. A fold-up chair is advisable for the lengthy introduction.
Cost: FFGNR members –FREE
Non-members – R60
admin@fgnr.co.za
Join us for this month’s Invasive Species Hack on Sunday 19 June.
Time: 07:30 – 11:00
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
Please be informed by City of Tshwane (CoT) Nature Conservation that the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve will be closed on Wednesday mornings between 06:00 – 12:00 until further notice due to game management.
We will alert you to any further changes.
Please also be informed of the increase of CoT tariffs effective from 1 July 2022. The Faerie Glen Nature Reserve has implemented a cashless system since July 2021 and only debit and credit cards are accepted as a form of payment. Friends of the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve members enjoy free access with their membership cards.
CoT tariff increases will be as follows from 1 July 2022:
Daily admission fee:
Adults (18 years +) – R18.00
Children (under 18 years) – R8.00
Pensioners (60 +) and persons with disabilities – R8.00
Dog permits (per permit, max 2 dogs, valid 12 months) – R120.00
These changes will be applicable for the next 12 months until the next financial year.
Join us for this month’s Invasive Species Hack on Sunday 15 May.
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
Join us for this month’s Invasive Species Hack on Sunday 24 April.
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
The Moonlight Meander on 8 April 2022 has been cancelled due to bad weather and a risk of lightning strikes. Apologies for the disappointment.
Book now for our extremely popular ‘Moonlight Meander’! The Faerie Glen Nature Reserve is usually closed to visitors at night, so don’t miss this unique opportunity to view the landscape and animals after dark. Booking is essential!
Date: 8 April 2022
Time: 19:00 – 21:30
Where: Meet at Faerie Glen Nature Reserve main entrance (please be on time)
Fee:
‘Friends of the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve’ members – FREE.
Non members – R100.00
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL: contact Ruth on 082 677 3683
Details: We will be hiking approximately 5km up the Faerie Glen Hill. This is a guided hike and we will walk together in a group. The number of participants is limited.
What to bring: Sturdy walking shoes, torch or headlamp, light jacket, refreshments and water.
On Saturday 9 April there will be a MiniSASS of the Moreletaspruit at the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve.
Time: 3pm – 5pm.
Where: Meet at the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve main entrance.
What to bring:
Children are welcome!
Join us for this month’s Invasive Species Hack on Sunday 20 March.
Time: 07:00 – 10:30
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
Best regards,
Louise Kritzinger
Chairperson
Friends of the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve
Friends of the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve 