Conservancy Events
LOCAL MARKETS
Dargle Local Market - (first Sunday of every month)
05 May - 09h00 to 11h30
Seasonal and locally produced items -all the tastes of Dargle.
Alongside Il Postino Pizzeria and Dargle Trading Store
For more details: Nikki - 083 473 3074 - or see the blogsite:
www.darglelocalliving.wordpress.com
MOVIES, EXHIBITIONS, TALKS & MEETINGS
Cape Parrot Big Birding Day
04-05 May
These endangered birds move between forest patches in the early mornings and evenings calling loudly and are a real treat to spot. With less than 600 left in the wild, it is important to observe population trends and distribution and do all we can to ensure their survival.
Join in, have some fun and do your bit for conservation.
Contact Sally at capeparrots@dargleconservancy.org.za or 072 119 4253
Mpophomeni Township Dog Show -Zamthule School Grounds, Mpophomeni
19 May
Every dog is de-wormed, dipped and vaccinated, receives a collar, lead, blanket, food bowl and dog food before parading in the ring for Best on Show prizes.
For more information contact Heather: 033 3305299
EWT Oribi Working Group Presentation - Karkloof Country Club
22 May 09h00 – 13h00
Report back on Oribi Census, dog hunting, recent research, relocations and Custodian Awards
All welcome
Dargle Conservancy AGM - Tanglewood Country House
22 May 18h00 for 18h30
Join us to celebrate all our activities for the past year and catch up with neighbours and friends.
Buffet supper of local produce R80 - book with Nicky 083 645 5619
Sunshine Celebration - Rainbow Homestead
25 May 09h00 to 11h00
Join Dargle Conservancy at Rainbow Homestead for a morning of exploring solar energy options and see how well a solar fridge, stove, heater and dehydrator work.
Contact Sam Rose to book 083 599 4792
Donation R20 to Dargle Conservancy (solar cooked lunch R30 if booked in advance with Sam 083 599 4792)
WALKS/FIELD TRIPS:
KARKLOOF - Yarrow Falls (first Wednesday of every month)
01 May - 09h00 to 11h00
Walk through farm and grasslands to the lovely Yarrow Falls
To book a place or for further details: Robyn McGillivray - 082 802 8949
Donation R20 to Karkloof Conservancy funds
DARGLE KILGOBBIN FOREST - (first Thursday of each month)
02 May - 9am to 11am at Kilgobbin Cottage
Enjoy a morning under the green canopy of the Mist belt forest.
Directions: From the R103 turn onto the Dargle/Impendle road, pass the Dargle Store and Il Postino and turn right onto the D17. After about 2km take the left fork onto the D707 and continue to the top of the hill. GPS: S29 28 36.69, E30 04 00.85
To book a place or for further details: Barend Booysen - 082 787 0797
Donation R20 to Dargle Conservancy funds
BALGOWAN MIDLANDS FOREST LODGE - (second Thursday of every month)
09 May - 9h00 to 10h30
Admire magnificent Yellowwood trees along this 1,2km forest trail.
To book a place or for further details: Diana Acres - 082 904 6559
Donation R20 to Balgowan Conservancy funds
uMthinzima River Walk
11 May - 06h00 all day
Join Mpophomeni Conservation Group to explore the river through the township starting at Midmar.
Contact: Penz Malinga 073 948 3209
Curry's Post - (second Sunday of every month)
12 May- 09h00 to 11h00
Explore a different part of this area each month
To book a place or for further details: Sarah Allen - 076 578 2941
Donation R20 to Curry's Post Conservancy
Mpophomeni Hills Walk - (second Tuesday of every month)
14 May - 09h00 to 11h00
An opportunity to explore this area with local guides.
To book a place or for further details: Penz Malinga - 073 948 3209
Donation: R20 to Mpophomeni Conservation Group
Satori Lodge Walk- Dargle (third Wednesday of every month)
15 May - 07h30 (meet at Tanglewood Country House)
Gorgeous views of Inhlosane as you walk up the hill through grassland
Contact Christie Exall to book: 074 386 4017
Donation R20 to Dargle Conservancy
FORT NOTTINGHAM - LION'S BUSH CONSERVANCY - (third Thursday of every month)
16 May - 9am to 11am (meet at Els Amics in Fort Nottingham)
A lovely opportunity to explore the grassland and forest biomes of the midlands.
To book a place or for further details: Roy - 082 487 0922
Donation R20 to Lion's Bush Conservancy
KARKLOOF - Mbona Mountain Estate (third Friday of every month)
17 May - 09h00 to 11h00
Splendid views and beautiful grasslands and forests
To book a place or for further details: Keith Cooper - 082 574 1958
Donation: R20 to Karkloof Conservancy
LEMONWOOD FOREST – DARGLE (third Sunday of every month)
19 May - 09h00 to 11h00
Steep forest trail with marked trees and birds, butterflies and monkeys
To book a place or for further details: Katie Robinson -082 052 6072
Donation: R20 to Dargle Conservancy
Bill Barnes Nature Reserve – Nottingham Rd (third Tuesday of every month)
21 May – 09h00 to 11h00
Opportunity to visit this area not usually open to the public
To book a place or for further details: Warwick Fraser - 084 779 5375
Donation R20 to local conservation
BEACON HILL WALK - HOWICK - (last Sunday of every month)
26 May - 09h00 to 11h00
Explore this piece of precious grassland right in Howick with wonderful views.
To book a place or for further details: Eve Hughes - 082 872 4333.
Donation R20 to Beacon Hill Conservancy funds
Symmonds Stream Weed Walk - Howick - (last Tuesday of every month)
28 May - 09h00
Learn about invasive plants in our area and what we can do about them
Contact Pam Haynes for details 083 456 9202
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