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World Wetlands Day 2023

February 19, 2023 by FVV admin

Mpumalanga Wetlands Forum hosts event at Verloren Valei. World Wetlands Day is celebrated worldwide each year on 2 February to raise awareness about wetlands and the important environmental role they play. The theme for 2023 is “It’s time for Wetland … Read More

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A very special day… off the beaten track

January 24, 2023 by James Van den Heever

Frans Krige led a very lucky group of Friends of Verloren Valei members and almost-members for a day of exploring. The majority of field trips on the Reserve take place along the tourist route. This makes perfect sense given the … Read More

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Another successful Birds and Flowers field trip

January 24, 2023 by FVV admin

Susan Abell and Geoff Lockwood once again shared their enthusiasm and expertise with us. Friends of Verloren Valei and Escarpment Bird Club were delighted to welcome Susan Abell and Geoff Lockwood for another two-day exploration of the floral and avian … Read More

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The three (white) sisters of Verloren Valei

May 27, 2022 by Gerrit Van Ede

Three white Disa orchids are Verloren Valei specials, although infrequently seen. By Gerrit van Ede There are three Disas found on Verloren Valei that are basically white with some spots. While they are specials on the Reserve, they are not … Read More

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Orchid field trip with Doug McMurtry

March 6, 2022 by FVV admin

The renowned orchid expert shared his knowledge with a mostly young group. Doug McMurtry, one of South Africa’s leading orchid experts, kindly agreed to lead a field trip to Verloren Valei on 26 February 2022. Accompanied by fellow expert, Shane … Read More

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New data on pollination of Streptocarpus dunnii

February 17, 2022 by James Van den Heever

Work by Steve Johnson and his team at the School of Life Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal expands our knowledge of how this plant is pollinated. Streptocarpus dunnii is associated with mistbelt grasslands, and grows on Verloren Valei, so … Read More

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Book now for December field trips

November 17, 2021 by FVV admin

Take advantage of these opportunities to visit the beautiful Verloren Valei Nature Reserve near Dullstroom in the company of experts. Verloren Valei is a pristine wetland reserve northeast of Dullstroom, and is renowned as a biodiversity hotspot. Rare indigenous orchids … Read More

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Mr Thomas Cooper’s orchid—Disa cooperi

July 25, 2021 by Gerrit Van Ede

This beauty is one of the standout blooms at Verloren Valei despite the fierce competition. By Gerrit van Ede When in flower, this orchid is very noticeable in the sour-grass veld of Verloren Valei, and is one of the beauties … Read More

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And then there was Eloise…

January 30, 2021 by James Van den Heever

The Birds and Flowers field trip led by Susan Abell and Geoff Lockwood was a great success, but the second day had to be cancelled owing to heavy rain. By James van den Heever The two-day field trip focusing on … Read More

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A walk in orchid country

January 4, 2021 by James Van den Heever

Gerrit van Ede led a small group on an orchid exploration between Christmas and New Year—the first day of the new lockdown. By James van den Heever For a moment, it seemed as though the immediate amended Level 3 lockdown … Read More

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