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.
Control Of Alien Invasive Plant Course
Presented by Karin Spottiswoode
Thursday 17th and Friday 18th September, 8:30am to 4pm
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.
Junior Scorpion Sting First Response Course
Presented by Jonathan Leeming
Sunday 11th October, 10am to 11:30am
The contents of this course focus upon instilling a fundamental understanding of scorpions and scorpion sting first response to the next generation of scorpion sting first responders. It nurtures a fascination and interest in scorpions as well as providing guidance and mentorship to participants. The course offers a new innovative science based first response framework and consists of a presentation, assessment and certificate.
Suitable for junior conservation groups, school and homeschool groups and families who enjoy the great outdoors.
Introduction to MapRun
Saturday 3rd October, 10am to 12pm
The new MapRun orienteering course has been setup. Learn how to use the MapRun App and navigate this orienteering course at Kloofendal Nature Reserve. Attendance is free!
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
