Grysbok sightings around Zeekoevlei
Please could you pass this message onto residents & Friends for us? At the moment we are receiving many reports of grysbok sightings around Zeekoevlei, especially along Peninsula & Victoria Road. The reason for the increased visibility of these animals is that they are moving around in search of mates at the moment. Residents are […]
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Western Leopard Toad breeding migration
The Western leopard toad breeding season is nearly upon us. There will be a lot of toads crossing the roads during this time and we would like to appeal to the public for help. This species is battling against extinction, so your help would be really meaningful. Breeding activity lasts for a week or two. […]
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Frog Walk at Kenilworth Racecourse
The public has two opportunities per year to be guided on a frog walk in this special patch of Sand Fynbos. There is a good chance of seeing the critically endangered Micro frog as well as other interesting species. The reserve manager will guide the group and it promises to be an interesting adventure. Date: […]
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AGM for Friends of Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei.
Hello All, You are cordially invited to a (belated) AGM for Friends of Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei. Date: Thursday 9th August (a public holiday) Time: 3pm Venue: The Boma, Rondevlei Nature Reserve What: A brief report by the Chair on our achievements this year and Treasurer & elections for new committee Entertainment: a) Dalton (he says […]
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We have a beach and we know how to use it.
Invite you to the annual Zeekoevlei beach… “BRING n BRAAI!” Dalton says “Hi everyone. I have a new skottle braai that I want to try out; feel free to join me with all your stuff on the vlei beach on 29 July. Cheers, Dalton” So I will bring a volleyball net and hopefully the vleighbourhood […]
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CALLING all little princesses!
Come and add your sparkle and support for Princess ‘Vlei’. Princess Vlei is a precious treasure – she needs your help. Support the people’s plan – a more just alternative to another shopping Mall! Prize for the best dressed 5 -10 yr old princess! 16th June Saturday Youth Day from 12.00 to 2.00pm At Princess […]
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Princess Vlei a good future
What’s On Princess Vlei People’s Rally 16th June 2pm, Princess Vlei , Prince George Drive, Grassy Park. To coincide with Youth Day Celebrations and view the People’s Plan for Princess Vlei. Public of all ages are invited to share their ideas at this opportunity for a creative expression of our future. Bring your picnics and […]
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Princess Vlei Youth Day Event
16th June from 12pm, Princess Vlei, Prince George Drive, Grassy Park. (more info- www.bottomroadsanctuary.co.za/ To coincide with Youth Day Celebrations and view the People’s Plan for Princess Vlei. Public of all ages are invited to share their ideas at this opportunity for a creative expression of our future. Bring your picnics and braais, banners and […]
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VAN BLOMMESTEIN PARK UPDATE
THE WORK GOES ON! The rains are upon us and the Park is thankfully receiving the welcome nourishment! The ‘draw down’ has meant that we have been able to make further headway with the shoreline management plan (SMP see below). The plan has been approved by Rondevlei and Zeekoevlei management and really involves the opening […]
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In the Footsteps of Shackleton – a slide show and talk by Viv James
Fresh out of Physics at Cambridge, Viv’s father Reginald James joined Sir Ernest Shackleton’s “Imperial Transantarctic Expedition” as Physicist at the last minute in 1914. On their way south their ship, the Endurance was trapped in the Weddell Sea ice for 9 months, drifting southwest then north. Towards summer, she was crushed by shifting pack […]
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