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
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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Jon Sweetman, Penn State Wetlands are areas of land that are covered by water, or have flooded or waterlogged soils. They can have water on them either permanently or for just part of the year. Whether it’s year-round or seasonal, … Read more
Mr Makuwa leaves behind a proud legacy of service to conservation in the Steenkampsberg. At a function on 26 August 2022, Verloren Valei bade farewell to Magaduza Makuwa, who has retired after 42 years on the reserve, where he served … Read more
The Escarpment Bird Club, a corporate members of Friends of Verloren Valei, has announced its programme for Summer 2022. Download the full programme. Download the programme for an event on 17 September 2022.
Izak Smit, University of Pretoria; Dian Spear, University of Cape Town; Marina Joubert, Stellenbosch University, and Nicola van Wilgen-Bredenkamp, Stellenbosch University Fire can destroy infrastructure and livelihoods, and claim lives. Yet fire is inevitable and has helped to shape ecosystems … Read more
Recently published research shows that sustained and targeted efforts in conservation can reverse adverse trends – no doubt aided by nature’s astonishing power to regenerate itself, given half a chance. Cranes are a subject close to the heart of Friends … Read more
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
