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01 Aug
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When is the water coming back up?
in good South African – NOW NOW! – get the last reeds out folks, pick up that last bit of litter, the weir gets closed on the 06th August 2010 at 15h00.
16 Jul
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More on Hippos, Rondevlei News and Other.
There is a load of information here but it is really a nice summary of some of the fantastic work done in our community by the vibrant, passionate and energetic team who work here. Please take the time to read it and pay attention to the suggestions bit, any comments forwarded to me will be […]
12 Jul
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Escaped hippo shipped out of sewerage works
An email I received Hi All Many of you may have heard about Zorro the escaped hippo at Strandfontein that came from Rondevlei in late 2008. After almost two years of trying unsuccessfully to capture him we finally managed to capture him in the early hours of Monday morning!! (That would be Monday 5th of […]
05 Jul
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The next nature talk
The next nature talk is now confirmed on Thursday 8th July at 20h00 at Rondevlei. Thats this Thursday folks. The talk subject will be: “Post fire succession on two burn sites in Rondevlei”. This after the recent burns conducted at Rondevlei along the Peninsula road boundry. The talk will be a combined effort by the […]
05 Jul
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FBEP News “Prison Break: The saga continues…” – story supplied by Josh (ZV reserve Manager)
Zorro the infamous miscreant (Hippo) broke out of Rondevlei penitentiary (Reserve) in December 2009. Despite being restricted by a travel ban (Electric Fence) enforced by authorities, he has managed to remain at large. Very large in fact… It is estimated that he has almost doubled in size since the initial break out, and therefore weighs […]
05 Jul
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2010 WESTERN LEOPARD TOAD BREEDING SEASON BRIEFING MEETING
?This week Wednesday the western leopard toad committee will be holding a short, one hour meeting at the Meadowridge Library at 18h00pm. We will be discussing breeding season plans and viewing a fantastic video on the migration of toads in the Noordhoek basin. This is a very important meeting and I urge you to attend, […]
25 Jun
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It is tough being a DIKKOP by Ron & Anna Keytel
Apart from having to live with that name, they do have a tough life, particularly the chicks. About 6 months ago a pair of Cape Dikkops invaded our lawn, our space was gone, when ever we walked out to the Vlei to enjoy the environment we were accosted by a pair of snarling Dikkops, come […]
24 Jun
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Nature Talk postponed – date to follow
Due to Holland and Cameroon and their epic battle in Cape Town this evening on the soccer field and the lack of attendees the talk will be postponed until next week, date to be advised, sorry about the disappointment, enjoy the game….
21 Jun
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The next nature talk
The next nature talk is on Thursday 24th June at 20h00 at Rondevlei. The talk subject will be: “Post fire succession on two burn sites in Rondevlei”. This after the recent burns conducted at Rondevlei along the Peninsula road boundry. The talk will be a combined effort by the two Rondevlei students. This is a […]
07 Jun
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