URGENT – Help needed on Robbin Island

Hi people, from what I can make out, a capture of the Fallow Deer on Robbin Island is taking place on Wednesday and Thursday this week and they want our help. Sounds like a fantastic opportunity to me please see the mails below From: Rondevlei Nature Reserve Email address – Rondevlei.NatureReserve@capetown.gov.za Sent: 20 September 2010 […]

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Exciting Local Event

Greetings Friends and neighbours, Following on from a successful “Bush Pub” we have another fantastic Friends of Zeekoevlei & Rondevlei (FoZR) fundraiser. Please support the FoZR raise money for conservation in our area and, at the same time, support our local talented amazing musicians: When: 23rd September (24th is a holiday) Time: 18h00 – Midnight […]

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Friends – Activities for 2010

Friday 10th September from 5 PM to midnight – BUSH PUB, Where: Rondevlei Nature Reserve at the Lapa Outdoor Area (next to nursery). Sat 11 Sept – Bird ringing – Rondevlei picnic area 9am. Sat 2 Oct – SPRING FLOWER WALK – Rondevlei gate 9am Sat 9 Oct – Bird ringing – Rondevlei picnic area […]

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Hit and run Peninsula Rd Zeekoevlei, 5 KILLED!!!!!!

Last night the Zeekoevlei leopard toads decided it was time to go courting, their desires were short lived, no less than 5 were run over between number 1 & 5 Peninsula Rd. What about the rest of the area? This was done by SOME residents of Zeekoevlei Nature Reserve (though many drive with real care) […]

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Setting the facts straight on arum lilies and frogs

JOINT STATEMENT BY: CITY OF CAPE TOWN CAPE NATURE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY INSTITUTE 30 AUGUST 2010 Setting the facts straight on arum lilies and frogs The City of Cape Town’s Environmental Resource Management (ERM) Department has noted that inaccurate information is circulating about the sale of arum lilies, and the protection of two of […]

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Bush Pub Evening in the Nature Reserve

Please diarise the following: So you thought the party is over after the World Cup has finished? Think again! All neighbours in and around the Vlei are warmly invited to join us for a Bush Pub evening of socialising, music, dancing and fun. When: Friday; 10th September from 5 PM to midnight. Where: Rondevlei Nature […]

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Chairpersons Report from the Friends of Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei AGM 2010

Chairperson’s Report Back: Dee Cranswick PORTFOLIOS 2009/10 Chair / Legal – Dee Cranswick Vice-chair – Lee H. Watson (and Minutes) Treasurer – Ingrid Baigrie Membership & Projects Susanne Dittke Secretary Communications (Media, Editor, Website/Digital Media) – Laurianne Claase Fundraising – Colleen McDowell Activities – Neil Major Reserve Liaison – Asieff Khan CONTACT INFORMATION LEGAL & […]

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Recognition for great work

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The Toads Are On The Move – And we DO Make A Difference

“With the expecting rain at this time of the year it is probable the Western Cape Leopard may start their migration to the breeding grounds. Whilst it is not apparent where these are in the Zeekoevlei area, our toads do move. You can assist (these toads are really endangered) by the following 1) Most importantly […]

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Nature Talk: Life in the Kelp Forest – be there or be square.

There is another fascinating nature talk this Thursday the 19th of August. The talks are really interesting and delightful for all, both I and my children loved the last one! Its worth me making them have an afternoon nap despite the moans! Venue: Rondevlei Auditorium at 8pm. The talk is by Michael Farquhar (Curator of […]

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