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.
Frog Night Walk
Saturday 11th January, 6pm to 8pm
Bring a torch, wellies (or shoes you don’t mind getting wet), something to drink and a snack. Participants must be reasonably mobile and able. This walk is suitable for children. Children (under 13) must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings are online and are limited to 20 people. This event will go ahead regardless of the weather.
iNaturalist Made Easy
Saturday 18th January, 10am to 12:00pm
This workshop will provide you with the knowledge to be able to operate the phone app version of iNaturalist and start the journey of discovery of our natural world one observation at a time. Hosted by Terry Rheeder.
Wild Fruit & Tea Walk
Sunday 19th January, 8am to 10:00am
Join Karin Spottiswood for walk in Kloofendal Nature reserve in search of wild fruits and tea. Karin will also point our medicinal plants and their uses. Afterward the walk, participants will go back to the Ecological Centre to enjoy the wild edible fruits and tea.
Fungi Walk Walk
Sunday 26th January, 8am to 10:00am
Join us for an immersive journey into the enchanting world of fungi on a guided walk through the lush landscapes of Kloofendal Nature Reserve. Led by Willem Maritz, this captivating adventure offers a unique opportunity to explore the often overlooked yet fascinating realm of mushrooms and fungi.
Alien Invasive Plant Course
Saturday 1st February, 8am to 10:00am
Join Karin Spottiswood for a course on alien invasive plant control. All participants must have a copy of Karin’s book Invasive Alien & Problem Plants On The Witwatersrand Dnd Magaliseberg.by Karin Spottiswoode at R200.
Venom Day (free event)
Saturday 8th March, 10am to 12:00pm
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.
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
