Friends of Kloofendal (FroK)
(Web site updated 15th January 2012)
Friends of Kloofendal is an open conservation NGO that focuses on the Kloofendal Nature Reserve in the suburb of Kloofendal in the West of Johannesburg.
Sign on for our newsletter at http://www.kloofendalfriends.org.za/list/ We send out a newsletter once or twice a month and keep attachments as small as possible.
To hire facilities in the amphitheatre area phone Johannesburg City Parks at 011-712-6600.
FroK bookings and enquiries:
Karin or Steve Spottiswoode 079-693-5608 (FroK cell)
Tel 011-674-2980 or sspotty@pixie.co.za
See the files below for more details and more events planned.
Guided Nature Walks in January & February 2012,
led by experts in their fields
Date Event Guide
Sat 21st Jan 9:00 Spiders Astri Leroy
Sun 22nd Jan 9:00 Spiders Astri Leroy
Sat 28th Jan 09h00 Reptiles Jens Reissig
Sun 29th Jan 14h00 Gold Mine visit Rod Kruger
Sat 4th Feb 09h00 Fungi Bernice Porter
Sun 5th Feb 14h00 Reptiles Jens Reissig
Sat 11th Feb 08h30 Invasive alien hack Jörgen Hammarström
Sat 18th Feb 06h00 Birding Geoff Lockwood
Sat 18th Feb 18h00 Bats Bat Interest Group
Sun 19th Feb 09h00 Bush Food & drink Tim Truluck & Karin Spottiswoode
Sat 25th Feb 09h00 Butterflies Grant Egen
Sat 25th Feb 18h00 Frogs Warren Schmidt
Sun 26th Feb 14h00 Gold Mine visit Rod Kruger
Booking is essential for guided walks as we limit the numbers
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Download one-page summary of planned events |
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Download information on the FroK School's Environmental Education Programme, aligned with the curriculum. Fun, hands-on programme with FGASA Qualified guides inside the Reserve, supported by displays of local fauna, flora, geology & mining history in the FroK Education Centre. |
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Frequently asked questions on FroK and the Reserve |
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Friends of Kloofendal Membership application form |
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City Parks form for hire of facilities Facilities are hired subject to a long list of Terms and Conditions. Unless they are booked, the lapas and braai facilities may be used at no charge for groups of less than 30 people. FroK is particularly concerned with the following rules that are commonly broken and that have particularly negative impacts on the Reserve. |
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL:
5 Noise must be limited or reduced to a level that does not disturb peace and tranquil ambiance of the reserve and the surrounding environment or neighboring properties.
10 Driving of quad bikes and vehicles on grasslands is NOT allowed except emergency vehicles.
16 Please take note that the event scheduled must end at 18:00. Should such time limit not be adhered to, it will result in the deposit being forfeited to Johannesburg City Parks and the user being ejected from the premises.
Kloofendal Maps
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