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Walk & Roll Challenge – 16 June 2014

On the 16th of June we will have a Walk/Roll Challenge for people that are differently abled from 10am.
We will start from the special parking area near the gate of the reserve and then go down into the reserve
on the tarred road, that goes down into the kloof, and from there to the bird hide. If you are fit you are welcome to do the rest of the route on the Rademeyers-, and Maintenance routes down to the dam. Parts of the route is more off-road but with a friend you can go all the way.

When you reach the dam, and on your way back, you will see a concrete bridge , on your left where you can go to the side of the spruit.
We will have two water points, which you will then pass four times. There will be marshals along the way
to give directions and help when needed.

There will also be some Springbuck, Blesbuck, Impala and Zebra to chat to you on the way. The distance is between two or four kilometres, its your choice.
There is no cost involved and you are welcome to come in a group, or with your friends or family. Blind
persons are welcome to join us, as the pathways are mostly even or manageable.

You are welcome to contact us on info@moreletakloof for more information.

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Event reminder: Talk on rock formations by Prof. Adam Brumby

24th May 2014 Prof Adam Brumby from Tuks will walk with us, and give a talk on all the rock formations in the Moreletakloof Reserve. Time is from 07:00 till 11:00.

Adam gives the most interesting talk on the very old rocks (some as old as the rocks from the Cradle of Humankind), that is found here in our reserve.
Remember to bring something to eat and drink, your camera an a hat. The cost will be R 40/person. We will meet in the parking area.

For more info on any of these events, please contact us on info@moreletakloof.co.za

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Walk or Roll Challenge

Join us for a ‘Walk or Roll’ challenge on Wednesday 7 May at 10:00.

We would like to invite persons making use of wheel chairs, differently-able as well as blind persons to join us for this challenge. It is your choice what distance you feel comfortable with – either the full distance of 4 km or the shorter distance down to the bird hide and rest deck. At the bird hide you will be welcome to enjoy the view over the spruit, enjoy the quiet, do a spot of bird watching or look out for  Zebra, Blesbuck and Springbuck. We will have marshals along the way as well as water points.

We start from the parking area of the reserve near the gate of the reserve, where there is also special parking available.

For more information please contact us on info@moreletakloof.co.za.

 

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Upcoming Events April / May 2014

26th April 2014, at 07:00 and 08:00 (two groups): Big Cut-down of Invader plants in the Moreletakloof Nature Reserve, Helios Street, Moreletapark.

We would like to invite families or groups of friends to join us. Please bring your own cutters, clippers or small saws to cut down Blackwattles and Bugweed on our pathways. We will supply poison to adults to use after the invaders was cut down.
This can be fun and your kids will love working with you in our beautiful reserve. Work as long as you feel like, but remember something to drink and eat,and to wear old clothing and a hat.
We will meet at the parking of the reserve near the entrance.

24th May 2014 Prof Adam Brumby from Tuks will walk with us, and give a talk on all the rock formations in the Moreletakloof Reserve. Time is from 07:00 till 11:00.

Adam gives the most interesting talk on the very old rocks (some as old as the rocks from the Cradle of Humankind), that is found here in our reserve.
Remember to bring something to eat and drink, your camera an a hat. The cost will be R 40/person. We will meet in the parking area.

For more info on any of these events, please contact us on info@moreletakloof.co.za

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Join us for a talk on mushrooms

Ons wil julle graag uitnooi na n baie interessante praatjie oor die sampioene van die Moreletakloof Natuur Reservaat op 12 April vanaf 17:30 – 19:30. Liz Popich en haar familie het n baie groot belangstelling in sampioene, en deel hul kennis en fotos van die mooiste sampioene en fungi.

Bring asseblief u eie stoel of kombers om op te sit, asook iets om te eet en drink. Ons ontmoet by die Informasie Hut wat by die hek geleё is reg langs die parkering.

Die koste beloop R40/volwasse persoon en R20/kind onder 12.

Please join us for a very interesting talk on Mushrooms and Fungi on the 12th April 2014 from 17:30 – 19:00. The talk will be presented by Liz Popich who has been taking beautiful pictures and collecting very interesting facts that she will share with us.

Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on as well as something to eat and drink. This is really worthwhile even for young kids. The cost will be R40 for adults and R20  for kids under 12.

For more information contact us at info@moreletakloof.co.za

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Clean-up of our Rademeyers Spruit on 22 March 2014 @ 07:00

Join us for a clean-up of our Rademeyers Spruit that runs through the reserve on the 22nd March 2014, from 07:00 till about 11:00.

We will supply plastic bags and some gloves (if you have, bring gloves please), bring your friends for a fun filled time to clean this spruit of all the rubbish that comes from the storm water drain inlets.

Young kids might not be safe because we may work in the water and on the banks. Please put on old cloths and shoes and remember your hat and something to drink and eat.

We will meet at the parking, just inside the gate of the reserve.

For more information please contact us at info@moreletakloof.co.za

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Join us for a Bird Walk on 23 March @ 06:00

Come and enjoy an interesting Bird Walk with Rihann Geyer, on the 23rd March at 06:00, in the Moreleta Kloof Reserve. You will get to enjoy the big variety of birds while you walk among beautiful old Bush Willows and White Stinkwood, along the Rademeyer Spruit. You will also see our brand new Bird hide that is wheelchair friendly! 

  • The cost will be R 40/person, and please remember your binoculars and/ or camera, hat, WATER and something to eat.
  • The walk will take between 4-5 hours.
  • Please meet in the parking at 5:45, near the gate of the reserve.

For more information contact us at info@moreletakloof.co.za

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Rock Formations Walk – Prof. Adam Brumby

You are invited to come and walk with Prof Adam Brumby in the Moreletakloof on the 15th March, from 06:00 till about 11:30 to learn more about the rock formations that we find in our reserve. The cost will be a R40 per person.

We will meet at 5:45 in the parking – just inside the gate of the reserve. Please do remember a hat, your camera, something to eat and drink for the walk.

Please note that people who have difficulty walking on rough terrain will have trouble with this walk as we will venture off road.

For more information please contact us on info@moreletakloof.co.za.

Ons wil u graag nooi na ñ uitstappie en praaitjie oor die rotsformasies van Moreletakloof deur Prof Adam Brumby van Tuks op die 15 de Maart vanaf 06:00 tot ongeveer 11:30.

Die praatjie sal in Engels aangebied word.

Ons ontmoet van 05:45 in die parkering van die natuur reservaat. Die koste beloop R40 per persoon.

Onthou ook asseblief om ñ hoed, u kamera, water en iets om te eet saambring. Persone wat moeilik loop moet asseblief nie deelneem aangesien ons op rowwe terrein sal beweeg.

As u nog informasie benodig kontak ons by info@moreletakloof.co.za

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Sampioene en Fungi / Mushrooms and Fungi

The Friends of the Moreletakloof Nature Reserve would like extend the following invite to you:

Join us on 30 January from 18:00 at the Rademeyers Chapel (in the Reserve at the Rademeyers restaurant) for a interesting talk by Liz Popich on mushrooms and fungi. She will be joined by Helena Coetzee who will share her experiences in the reserve. We ask a R30 dontation per person, which will be a contribution to our fund to paint and upkeep the palisade.

Kom luister na Liz Popich en Helena Coetzee vanaf 18:00 op 30 Januarie by die Rademeyers Kapel in die Moreletekloof Natuur Reservaat. Ons vra slegs R30 donasie per persoon, wat sal bydra tot ons fonds om die reservaat se palisade instand te hou.

For more info, and the full invite, please see below:

SAMPIOENE EN FUNGI VAN DIE MORELETAKLOOF RESERVAAT 30-1-2014

Hope to see you there!

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Bird Hide

If you have visited the Moreletakloof Nature Reserve recently, you would have noticed our lovely new bird hide.

In the article below, BirdLife South Africa shares some interesting facts about bird hides, as well as a comprehensive manual on how to build a universally accessible bird hide. The Moreletakloof Nature Reserve’s hide is one of the plans that they share.

“In order to promote birdwatching, BirdLife South Africa realises that facilities such as hides and boardwalks are needed. Not only do these allow people to get close to birds, thus allowing the viewing of secretive species and providing bird photography opportunities, but they ensure that the impact on the environment, for example through limiting access across sensitive wetland habitats, is minimised.

It is important for bird hides to be carefully designed, properly constructed and well maintained. Unfortunately, this is not always the case and some hides have been poorly planned and built, and despite original good intentions often fall into disrepair. Sadly, many hides are also not accessible to everyone, such as to people who are visually impaired, in wheelchairs, or the elderly who have difficulty walking. In order to assist potential bird hide builders with the building of bird hides a document with the title “A guide to build universally accessible bird hides” was drafted and can be downloaded below. The document of 31 pages contains information about the planning, construction and maintenance of bird hides as well as sketches, technical drawings and more than 40 photographs to illustrate the text.”

For more, click here: http://www.birdlife.org.za/conservation/iba/657