Who Are Friends Of Kloofendal?
Friends of Kloofendal is a non-profit organisation, founded in August 2002. The organisation focuses upon environment and community projects and activities within Kloofendal Nature Reserve. FrOK consists of dedicated guides and volunteers who use their wide variety of knowledge to promote conservation through guided walks, educational events and school programmes. Projects include alien invasive plant eradication, bird hide maintenance and historical gold mine maintenance.
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All events begin from the Ecological Centre in Kloofendal Nature Reserve. Please aim to be at the reserve 15 minutes before the event start time. Events will go ahead regardless of the weather and loadshedding. For queries, please contact the Friends of Kloofendal (phone, WhatsApp) on 079 693-5608.
Bat Evening
Saturday 12th October, 5pm to 8pm. Meet us as the Ecological Centre, Kloofendal Nature Reserve.
There are many myths and misunderstandings about bats and many people are afraid of them. At this event, the Gauteng & Northern Regions Bat Interest Group will introduce you to the world of bats and help clarify these mysterious and intriguing creatures.
There will first be a 45 minute talk on bats. Then, weather permitting, we will go for a short walk to see emerging bats flying around just before it gets dark.
Upon return we will usually be able to show you bats that have been caught in the reserve the night before, which you’ll be able to see up close.
Afterwards the bats will be released.
Venom Day With Jonathan Leeming
Sunday 13th September, 10am to 12pm. Ecological Centre, Kloofendal Nature Reserve.
Join Jonathan Leeming for a question and answer session focusing upon venomous animals and their bites and stings. The idea is simple. Participants forward any questions that they want answering before the event. These questions will be used to direct the conversation during the session. Anything venom related goes, from bites and stings, how venom works, antivenom manufacture, first response, allergic reactions to venom, biotechnology, the latest research and more.
This is a FREE EVENT however, booking is essential!
Book Launch With Karin Spottiswoode
Saturday 26th September, 11am to 12pm. Ecological Centre, Kloofendal Nature Reserve.
Invitation to the first Launch of INVASIVE ALIEN AND PROBLEM PLANTS ON THE WITWATERSRAND AND MAGALIESBERG” by Karin Spottiswoode will be on Saturday 26th October 2024 at 11h00 to 12h00 at the Kloofendal Ecological Centre.
This is a FREE EVENT however, booking is essential!
Need a map to the hiking trails?
Kloofendal Nature Reserve offers hiking trails of up to 4km. Mix and match the trails for a longer walk if you prefer. All hiking trails are family friendly and accessible for the reasonably fit.
Schools Programme
