All our event info in one place
IN SUM:
29 APRIL
8h30 Elim Geelkop Nature Reserve
9h00 Rietfontein in Agulhas National Park
30 APRIL
9h00 Soetanysberg 10km walk in Agulhas National Park
1 MAY
9h00 Vogelgezang
2 MAY
10h00 Napier Commonages managed by ORCT
14h00 Napierberg
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29 APRIL
Elim Geelkop Nature Reserve
Meet at 8h30 at Maakit Mooi Coffee Shop in Elim. Rebecca and Carl will meet you there. From there we will go to the Nature Reserve.
This place stands out as different and serene. You will find many rare and endemic species here. There is a 6km hiking trail and a drive with stop-offs along the 7km circular road.
More info: Carl 082 780 5448, or Rebecca@grootbosfoundation.org
Rietfontein in Agulhas National Park
Meet at 9h00 at the green water tanks on the road from Uintjieskuil (directions below) Sharndré, Emma and Charleen will meet you there.
There is always something new to discover in the richly varied biomes east and west of Die Poort amongst Elim Ferricrete, Agulhas Limestone and Agulhas Sand Fynbos. You can explore on foot or drive with stop-offs on certain roads. You may also follow footpaths around the inland saltpans of Melkbospan and Vispan or head towards the sea for Cape seashore vegetation. Wear sturdy shoes and sun protection. Remember to bring your own snack and water along.
Directions: From Bredasdorp onto R43 for 20km. Turn right at T onto Struisbaai-Elim road. After 2km turn left onto R317 (Wolvengat-Die Dam rd). After 8km turn left at Gansbaai/Die Dam sign. After 500m turn left at Uintjieskuil sign. After 5km see green water tanks.
RSVP: dekockemma@gmail.com
30 APRIL
Soetanysberg 10km walk in Agulhas National Park
Meet at 9h00 at the end of Bergplaas road (directions below) Charleen and Emma will meet you there.
This is a moderate 10 km walk at Soetanysberg with a height gain of 230m that ends back at the start. The species here, have never been observed in Autumn. What will we find? It is set in stunning fynbos, with great views over the ocean. This is a must do and not to be missed! The area is botanically interesting because Limestone Fynbos, Overberg Sandstone Fynbos and Elim Ferricrete Fynbos meet here in great splendor and contrast. It also supports many insect pollinators, birds and small animals. Wear sturdy shoes and sun protection. Remember to bring your own snack and water along.
Directions: From Bredasdorp onto R43 for 20km. Turn left at T onto Elim-Struisbaai Road. After 6km turn right onto Bergplaas road. Continue to end of Bergplaas road, at Agulhas Bergplaas house.
RSVP: charleenbrunke@outlook.com
1 MAY
Vogelgezang
Meet at 9h00 at De Mond Nature Reserve’s entrance gate from where we will go to a nearby limestone field. Amida Johns, author of Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, will meet you.
For CREW members only: RSVP: amidajohns@gmail.com
2 MAY
Napier Commonages managed by ORCT
Meet at 10am outside the Napier Agri, next to the Caltex Petrol Station on the Caledon side of Napier. From here we will share lifts to take fewer cars to 2 sites just a few kilometers away. These are some of the last remaining Central Rûens Shale Renosterveld and Rûens Silcrete Renosterveld fields.
Odette Curtis Scott, from ORCT will meet us.
RSVP: 083 551 3341 or info@overbergrenosterveld.org.za
Napierberg
Meet at 14h00 at Stephen Smuts’ house on Napierberg. We will explore the effects of the recent fire.
Directions: Continue with Plein Street up the mountain for 3km. Turn right at Sunbird Lodge’s road.
More info: stephensmuts1@gmail.com
