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.
The Friends Of Kloofendal News WhatsApp Group is focused upon conservation and community news and events at Kloofendal Nature Reserve. You will not get inundated with irrelevant messages, as only Admins can post.
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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.
Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Course
Presented by Jonathan Leeming
Sunday 7th June, 9am to 12pm
The 3 hour Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Course offers a new and innovative science-based first response framework that addresses the burden of scorpion stings in Southern Africa. This course consists of a presentation, interactive workshop, supporting resources, assessment and certificate.
Alien Invasive Plant Control Course
Presented by Karin Spottiswoode
Thursday 18th & Friday 19th June, 8:30am to 5pm
Presented by Karin Spottiswoode, author of her newly published book “Invasive alien & problem plants on the Witwatersrand and Magaliesberg Field Guide”. This Field Guide will be used throughout the course. Dr Steve Spottiswoode recording, data listing and analysis.
Star Gazing At Kloofendal
Saturday 18th July, 5pm to 8pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars at the annual Star Gazing at Kloofendal. The evening begins with a planet walk, led by members of the West Rand Astronomy club. After the walk, participants can make there way to the Ecological Centre for a astronomy presentation. After the presentation, telescopes will be available for observing the night sky. This magical family friendly event promises an exciting and educational night for visitors of all ages.
Venom Day
Saturday 1st August, 10am to 11:30am
Venom Day is hosted by Jonathan Leeming and is a FREE to attend interactive session focused upon community education about venomous animal bites and stings. Participants contribute to the agenda by submitting questions. Anything goes from snake bite, spider bite and scorpion sting as well as the status of antivenom.
This is a free event however places are limited. Book online. Suitable for children 13 years and older.
Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Online Short Course
FREE Online Course hosted by Jonathan Leeming
The Essential Scorpion Sting First response Online Short Course aims to reduce the burden of scorpion stings across Southern Africa. The content has been adapted and summarised from Jonathan leeming’s Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Book. It is based upon the latest science, and is as much about values and beliefs, and our relationship with the environment, as it is about understanding scorpions and scorpion stings.
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
