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03 Feb
Posted by Dalton Gibbs in Environment, News and Events, Vlei Talk Newsletter | 15 comments
False Bay Nature Reserve a Ramsar site!
On the 2 February 2015 the Deputy Minister of the Environment, Barbara Thompson, handed over a Ramsar certificate to the False Bay Nature Reserve. The Ramsar convention was named after a town in Iran, where in 1971 an international convention was entered into between countries to conserve wetlands of international importance. The primary goal of […]
01 Feb
Posted by Dalton Gibbs in Environment, News and Events, Uncategorized, Vlei Talk Newsletter | 3 comments
Zeekoevlei Eastern Shore event
Many people have noticed the large pavilion of tents that has been erected on the eastern shore of Zeekoevei. This is in anticipation of tomorrow’s pubic event where the Deputy Minister of the Environment will present a Ramsar Certificate to False Bay Nature Reserve (including Zeekoevlei). Several hundred people are expected to celebrate World Wetlands […]
26 Jan
Posted by Dalton Gibbs in Environment, News and Events, Sailing, Uncategorized, Vlei Talk Newsletter | 13 comments
Carp Fish dying
Common Carp (Cyrprinus carpio) have been dying in large numbers in Zeekoevlei over the past few weeks. This is assumed to be as a result of the Koi Herpes Virus that is presently active in the vleis in the south of Cape Town. Common Carp are an alien species of fish originating in Europe and […]
23 Dec
Posted by Dalton Gibbs in Environment, News and Events, Uncategorized, Vlei Talk Newsletter | Comments
Water Bird Ringing tomorrow at Rondevlei
The weather is looking good for water bird ringing at Rondevlei (False Bay Nature Reserve) tomorrow. We will be targeting the colony of Glossy Ibis tomorrow and other water birds we might find in the reed beds. If any FOZR members would like to assist there is space for four people to come along on […]
01 Dec
Posted by MoonDance in News and Events | Comments
My eyes are dim I cannot see
From: James George Sent: 24 November 2014 04:12 PM Hi Richard I found a pair of glasses on the bend yesterday towards the entrance to the walkway to the weir yesterday evening at about 5.45pm. They were mauve in colour and the frames look expensive I have them at my home. Regards James George
01 Dec
Posted by MoonDance in News and Events | Comments
up the creek without a paddle
DOUBLE BLADED CANOE PADDLE found in reeds close to Zeekoevlei Peninsula shoreline. If anyone has lost a paddle or knows of anyone who has, please call me. Clare Gardner 021 705 5031. Very many thanks. Clare.
27 Nov
Posted by MoonDance in News and Events | Comments
Lights on the Eastern Shore tonight
Hi All There is a film shoot this evening happening on the peninsula this evening and part of that film shoot is to place artificial lighting on the eastern shore to light up a portion of trees. They only have permission to be filming until 21:00 and the lights are to be switched off at […]
15 Nov
Posted by MoonDance in News and Events | Comments
the SPCA REALLY!!! needs our help!
I’m sure you all know that the charity shop at the SPCA burned down. They are looking for donations of virtually anything saleable to restock the new shop, so please see what you can do to help. Books, bric-a-brac, kitchen stuff that you no longer use, anything!! I am happy to collect from anyone who […]
02 Nov
Posted by MoonDance in News and Events | Comments
Now or Never – Chicken wraps
Dan Archer Memorial Music Festival The Friends of Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei (FoZR) and the Barleycorn Music Club present the first annual Dan Archer Memorial Music Festival. This event is intended to honour the memory of Dan Archer on an annual basis and raise funds for FoZR to continue successfully protecting and supporting local nature reserves. […]
24 Oct
Posted by MoonDance in News and Events | Comments
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