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

Arbour Day 5 September 2021

Join us to plant an indigenous tree!
Afterwards there will be a short walk identifying invasive trees threatening local biodiversity.

Time: 08:00
Where: Meet on front lawn at entrance
Who: Everybody is welcome!
Cost: Free
Bring along:

-Sun hat, comfortable shoes

-Water/refreshments

Faerie Glen Nature Reserve closed on Wednesdays until 3pm

Please be informed that the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve will be closed on Wednesdays from 06:00 – 15:00 until further notice due to game management by the City of Tshwane Nature Conservation. The reserve will be open for visitors from 15:00.

We will alert you to any further changes.  

Invasive Species Hack Sunday 15 Aug at 07:00

Please join us on Sunday 15 August 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 email admin@fgnr.co.za

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 reopens under level 3 lockdown

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.

Faerie Glen Nature Reserve remains closed under level 4 lockdown

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.

Faerie Glen Nature Reserve Closed Under Level 4 Lockdown

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.

FGNR going cashless from 1 Jul 2021

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.