It’s only been seen once at Verloren Valei—time to get your spotting shoes on. Dancing Telchinia (upper side) (Photograph: © Justin Bode) Telchinia serena is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae, the so called “brush-footed butterflies”. The name derives from … Read more
Figures show the outflows from the reserve after a summer with somewhat lower rains. Thanks to Hannes Marais and Jannie Coetzee, we have the next lot of water data from Verloren Valei. As the data accumulates, it will become more … Read more
Verloren Valei recently received its first visit from South African members of the Millennium Seed Bank Partnership. On the 8 March 2023, a team from the South African National Biodiversity Institute’s Millennium Seed Bank Partnership Project visited Verloren Valei, their … Read more
The recent Geology and Grasses field trip challenged participants to look at the natural environment broadly. On 25 February 2023, a group of seven set off to explore the geology and grasses of Verloren Valei. The field trip was led … Read more
With 34 years in nature conservation, Mr Serakwana brings both passion and dedication to the job. Patrick Serakwana was born in Naboomspruit in 1966 He began working in conservation in 1989 as a field ranger in the Department of Agriculture … Read more
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
This migratory butterfly species is starting to reveal its secrets. The Painted Lady, also known as Sondagsrokkie or, more officially Vanessa cardui, is a common butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. This family is called “brush-footed butterflies” because, in the adults, … Read more
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
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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