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Friends newsletter – November 2011

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:15:45 +0000

The latest newsletter of the Friends of Helderberg Nature Reserve is available for download.

It includes information about the 2011/2012 Summer Sunset concert season, hiking safety tips, the return of night walks and much more.

Friends News Nov 2011

Friends newsletter – July 2011

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:21:30 +0000

The latest newsletter of the Friends of Helderberg Nature Reserve is available for download.

It contains a summary of the April fire, describes changes to the Environmental Education Centre and much more.

Friends News July 2011

Friends AGM 7 May 2011

admin — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:49:16 +0000

The Friends of the Helderberg Nature Reserve

Annual General Meeting

Saturday, 7 May 2011 at 14:30
Mike Woods Environmental Education Centre

Agenda

Acceptance of the previous AGM minutes
Chairman’s Report
Presentation of Financial Statements
The Election of the Committee 2011/2012
(Nomination forms are available at the Information Centre)
Guest Speaker – Dave Pepler
It’s the little things that count: thoughts on biodiversity.

Dave Pepler
Saasveld Forestry College (Port Elizabeth Technicon) National Diploma in Forestry, 1974.
University of Cambridge (UK) MPhil. (Zoology), 1996.

Dave has raised public awareness of the importance of preserving biodiversity and the social implications of humankind’s stewardship of protected areas. His involvement in environmental matters extends from the development of best management practices for the Chilean Forestry Industry through to environmental impact assessments in Africa.

Dave is the presenter of the popular environmental TV programme Groen on KykNet, has conducted numerous radio interviews and is also the author or co-author of more than 160 popular and semi-popular articles, press releases and lectures.

Tea/Coffee will be served after the meeting.

Friends newsletter – March 2011

admin — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 14:09:57 +0000

The latest newsletter of the Friends of Helderberg Nature Reserve is available for download.
It includes a reminder of the AGM on 7 May 2011 at 14:30, details of upcoming walks, as well as other items of interest and information.

Friends News March 2011

Friends newsletter – November 2010

admin — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 07:03:11 +0000

The latest newsletter of the Friends of Helderberg Nature Reserve is available for download.
It includes a report on the Reserve’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, details of the upcoming Sunset Concert series, as well as other items of interest and information.

Friends News Nov 2010

Annual General Meeting of the Friends – 8 May 2010 at 14:30

admin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:46:58 +0000

The Annual General Meeting of the Friends of the Helderberg Nature Reserve will be held at 14:30 on Saturday, 8 May, at the Mike Woods Environmental Education Centre in the Reserve.

Agenda

Welcome and Apologies
Minutes of Annual General Meeting held on 9 May 2009
Chairman’s Report
Financial Statement
The Environmental Education Centre Officer’s Report
Election of Friends’ Committee Members for 2010/2011 (Please note: Nomination Forms are available at the Information Centre.)

Please make a every effort to attend. Tea/coffee will be served after the meeting. Members are asked to please bring a plate of eats.

It’s time to renew your Friends membership

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:29:37 +0000

Membership for the current year expires on 31 March. All membership subscription rates for the coming year, 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011, will remain unchanged.

These are:
Ordinary – R85
Senior Citizens – R55
Family – R170
Patron – R275
Descriptions of these categories can be found on the Join the Friends page.

Paid-up members may renew their membership at the Information Centre during March and will be issued with their new membership cards. We encourage you to make use of this opportunity to register before your membership expires.
Hours for membership renewal/application are from 10:00 to 15:30.

If you are not a member of the Friends, why not join now. You’ll get tremendous entry fee savings and, most importantly, contribute to environmental education in the district and the ongoing maintenance of the Reserve.

Friends Newsletter March 2010

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:06:08 +0000

The latest edition of the Friends Newsletter – March 2010 is available. It highlights three important upcoming events – the Friends AGM on 8 May, the EEC’s Biodiversity Exhibition during May and the 50^th Anniversary of the Helderberg Nature Reserve to be celebrated later in the year. Please note these in your diary.

Download Friends News March 2010.

Friends newsletter November 2009

admin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:07:47 +0000

The latest edition of the Friends Newsletter – November 2009 is available. It contains information about the upcoming Sunset Concert series, walks in the Reserve, tips on fire prevention as the summer approaches, as well as a delightful story about the hadeda that came to school. We trust you will find the newsletter both interesting and informative.