Invasive Plant Hack on Sunday 19 Jan 2020

 

Please join us on Sunday 19 January for our first invasive species (Lantana) hack for 2020.

 

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

 

Hope to see you there!

 

Best regards,

Louise Kritzinger

Chairperson

(Cell: 072 275 0614)

Friends of the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve

admin@fgnr.co.za

www.fgnr.co.za

www.facebook.com/faerie.glen.nature.reserve

Moonlight meander Saturday 11 January at 19:00

To welcome the New Year, join us for the Night Walk on Saturday 11 January from 19:00-21:00 to experience the reserve bathed in the full moon.

We will meet at the entrance building at 19:00. Security has been arranged.

Bring along a torch or headlamp as well as refreshments should you wish. Please wear sturdy shoes and gaiters (optional for extra ankle protection against snake bite). It is advisable to also bring along a light jacket or raincoat and umbrella.

The outing is free for members, but there will be a charge of R50.00 for non-members.

In the event of a late afternoon thundershower, we will wait for it to pass before starting.

Best regards,

Louise Kritzinger

Chairperson

(Cell: 072 275 0614)

Friends of the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve

admin@fgnr.co.za

http://www.fgnr.co.za

http://www.facebook.com/faerie.glen.nature.reserve

Lantana Hack Saturday 7 December at 07:00

Please join us on Saturday 7 December 2019 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

 

Best regards,

Louise Kritzinger

Chairperson

(Cell: 072 275 0614)

Friends of the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve

admin@fgnr.co.za

http://www.fgnr.co.za

http://www.facebook.com/faerie.glen.nature.reserve

Lantana Hack Sun 10 Nov at 07:00

 

Please join us on Sunday 10 November 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

 

Best regards,

Louise Kritzinger

Chairperson

(Cell: 072 275 0614)

Friends of the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve

admin@fgnr.co.za

http://www.fgnr.co.za

http://www.facebook.com/faerie.glen.nature.reserve

Birding Morning with Philip Calinikos

 

Birding morning with Philip Calinikos from BirdLife Northern Gauteng

Saturday 2 November
Time: 06:00
Where: Meet @ Faerie Glen Nature Reserve main entrance
Who: Everybody is welcome!

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

What to bring:

– Sun hat, water
– Comfortable shoes
– Binoculars

Alien invasive plant species identification walk Saturday 19 October

 

Time: 08:00
Where: Meet @ Faerie Glen Nature Reserve main entrance
Who: Everybody is welcome!
Cost: FREE for all

 

What to bring:

– Sun hat

– Comfortable shoes

– Something to drink

 

Best regards,
Louise Kritzinger
Chairperson
(Cell: 072 275 0614)
Friends of the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve
admin@fgnr.co.za

http://www.fgnr.co.za
http://www.facebook.com/faerie.glen.nature.reserve

Lantana Hack Sun 13 October at 07:00

 

Please join us on Sunday 13 October 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

 

Best regards,

Louise Kritzinger

Chairperson

(Cell: 072 275 0614)

Friends of the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve

admin@fgnr.co.za

http://www.fgnr.co.za

http://www.facebook.com/faerie.glen.nature.reserve

Lantana Hack Sun 15 Sept at 07:30

Please join us on Sunday 15 September for this month’s invasive species (Lantana) hack

 

Time: 07:30 – 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

(Cell: 072 275 0614)

Friends of the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve

admin@fgnr.co.za

http://www.fgnr.co.za

http://www.facebook.com/faerie.glen.nature.reserve

Arbour Day 7 September 2019

Join us to plant a tree with the Dendrological Society!

 

There will be a competition on the day to win a free book:

Field Guide to Magaliesberg Tress by Reuben Heydenrych

 

Books will also be for sale

 

Time: 08:30 – 09:30
Where: Meet on front lawn at the entrance of The Faerie Glen Nature Reserve
Who: Everybody is welcome!
Cost: Free

Invasive Plant Hack – Sunday 18 August 2019

Please help us to conserve and restore the indigenous vegetation to protect and ensure the future of FGNR.

Date: Sunday 18 August
Time: 07:30 – 10:30
Where: Meet @ Faerie Glen Nature Reserve main entrance
Who: Everybody is welcome!
RSVP: Please e-mail or SMS/WhatsApp if you plan to come

What to bring (one or more from list):
-Pruning shears/loppers (large and/or small)
-Hand-saw / brush cutter
-Gardening gloves
-Sun hat, old clothes (long sleeved) and sturdy shoes
-Water to keep hydrated

FFGNR will provide
-Herbicide and latex gloves
-Tree poppers