Nature And Wildlife

FiftyTwo:29 This week’s pick: The contrasts of Magaliesberg (Thanks as always to adrian@fiftytwo.co.za)

Posted on 11 Aug 2010 - by liz In: 52 weekly things to do, Getting 'out of town', Johannesburg, Leisure activities, Nature and wildlife, Nearby attractions, Tourist attraction

Best thing to do this week: Email Adi to get onto his list: Adrian@fiftytwo.co.za Here is his suggestion for Week 29 of 2010
Genre: Rough it – Relax it What: On a clear day you can see (from most good vantage points in Joburg) the Magaliesberg Mountain range – stretching for 120km from Bronkhorstspruit to Rustenburg. Amongst this [...]

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Tags: Leisure activities, Outdoors in Joburg, Outings in Joburg

The weather’s warming up, the air smells and ‘feels’ different, it’s time to get out and enjoy the sun

Posted on 30 Jul 2010 - by liz In: Getting 'out of town', Johannesburg, Leisure activities, Nature and wildlife, Nearby attractions, Things to do and see

Go to http://www.jhblive.com/reviews/adventure/searching_for_sunshine/44423 for suggestions of Jozi places to get out into the open and catch the sun

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Hike at Melville Koppies

Posted on 30 Jul 2010 - by liz In: Events, Getting 'out of town', Nature and wildlife

Sunday 29 August 08:00 two-koppie hike. Two to three hours. Not for wobblies or kids under ten. Park at Marks Park, opposite the entrance, in Judith Road, Emmarentia.

Walk at Melville Koppies

Posted on 30 Jul 2010 - by liz In: Events, Getting 'out of town', Nature and wildlife

Sunday 22 August 08:30 Tour/walk. Park at Marks Park, opposite the entrance, in Judith Road, Emmarentia.

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Walk at Melville Koppies

Posted on 30 Jul 2010 - by liz In: Events, Getting 'out of town', Nature and wildlife

Sunday 15 August 14:00 Tour/walk. Park at Marks Park, opposite the entrance, in Judith Road, Emmarentia.

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Birding Walk Melville Koppies

Posted on 30 Jul 2010 - by liz In: Events, Getting 'out of town', Johannesburg, Leisure activities, Nature and wildlife, Things to do and see

Saturday 14 August 08:00 bird walk with Anthony Paton (bird ringing will also be shown). Book 011 482 4797.

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Walk at Melville Koppies

Posted on 30 Jul 2010 - by liz In: Events, Getting 'out of town', Johannesburg, Leisure activities, Nature and wildlife, Things to do and see

Sunday 1 August 14:00; Park at Marks Park, opposite the entrance, in Judith Road, Emmarentia; Contact Wendy Carstens, 011 482 4797

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Fifty Two’s pick for the Week: Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve

Posted on 13 Jul 2010 - by liz In: Game parks, Getting 'out of town', Johannesburg, Leisure activities, Nature and wildlife, Nearby attractions

FiftyTwo:25 This week’s pick: Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve Genre: Outdoor trails and reserveWhat: With 680 ha of open bush and 23 km’s of trails this Nature Reserve comes as a surprise to most Joburg dwellers. Rated the largest reserve in the Johannesburg Metropol, Klipriviersberg is overflowing with archaeological, cultural, historical and geological attractions. Home to red [...]

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Interesting talks being held by Botanical Society at Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens

Posted on 6 May 2010 - by liz In: Getting 'out of town', Leisure activities, Nature and wildlife

BOTANICAL SOCIETY EVENTS, WALKS & TALKS May to June 2010 (Bankenveld branch)Book with Karen E-mail: botsoc@sisulugarden.co.za or fax to e-mail 086 694 9636Cost: Members R40, non-members R80, Children under 12, half price
Walter Sisulu Geological Garden Walk & Talk Saturday 22 May BOOKING ESSENTIAL This walk will be led by Prof Grant Cawthorn of Wits. The [...]