05 Jun 2019
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Clean up with CTEET – Saturday – 8th June
Greetings everyone… Please join us this Saturday at 09.00 to give Mother Nature some much needed help in removing dirt from the vlei’s shoreline and river mouths…. FOZR and CTEET are joining forces to make sure that we make a difference again…. See details below….. See you all on Saturday ready to make […]
20 May 2019
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Amazing First Rains – BUT….!
The welcome rain sounded so great on our roofs and I knew the sight in the morning promised to be one of FRESHNESS and great views across our beloved vlei … Wow! Nature did not disappoint at all ….. BUT …… Yes … a HUGE BUT ! let me zoom out and you […]
14 May 2019
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Reminder – Exciting Topic TOMORROW- 15th May 2019- Discovering the Cape’s hidden species
How many species are there in the Cape Floristic Region? Since the advent of taxonomic exploration in the Cape flora in the 17th century up until the present, 9 383 vascular plant species have been described in the Cape, making it the smallest and third-richest of the world’s global biodiversity hotspots. Dress warmly and […]
13 May 2019
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FOZR Reed Removal Project in Public Areas
FOZR had taken the decision, in conjunction with our partners at Falsebay Nature Reserve, to spearhead the removal of reeds ( Roots and All) at the overgrown public areas in the drawdown period. The project was co-sponsored by FOZR and another donor with our ever willing Falsebay Nature Reserve team in full support as they […]
09 May 2019
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Reminder – Exciting Topic TOMORROW- 15th May 2019- Discovering the Cape’s hidden species
How many species are there in the Cape Floristic Region? Since the advent of taxonomic exploration in the Cape flora in the 17th century up until the present, 9 383 vascular plant species have been described in the Cape, making it the smallest and third-richest of the world’s global biodiversity hotspots. Dress warmly and […]
29 Apr 2019
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DRAW Down 2019 feedback
Local residents and others started arriving at the weir from just after 4pm on Friday and it was obvious that the notifications on social media had also contributed to all the interest shown in this event…. With the roadworks taking place on Peninsula Road, parking was at a premium but this did not stop […]
24 Apr 2019
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Nature Matters Enviro Talk- 8th May
Sharing another fascinating talk planned in May ….. Looks like a talk that we should not miss … See you all there..
20 Apr 2019
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Spider Expert Talk on 28th April – Zandvlei
Good Day All, In the Zeekoeivlei and surrounding areas we have an abundance of spiders and quite often the lack of knowledge of these amazing animals leads to residents killing them. Understanding the important role they play in our environment, would change that perception completely … therefore……. The Zandvlei Trust would like to invite you […]
17 Apr 2019
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Drawdown activities on the 26th April-5PM
Greetings All …. With the drawdown taking place soon on the 26th April at 5pm, we want to make sure that more people come to the weir to be part of this annual event. Two additional activities are .. FoZR will be selling delicious boerewors rolls on site so that no one goes hungry while […]
20 Mar 2019
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