Membership and Activities
Membership Fees
Persons 60 years and older
R200pa
Others
R250pa
Membership Benefits:
With effect from 1 January 2024, new members and members renewing will not receive membership cards, but will instead receive vouchers
These vouchers will be provided via email, will contain your details, and be numbered
Vouchers will be valid for a period of 12 months from date of payment
Members will receive 6 vouchers allowing up to a maximum of 4 persons per voucher(member included) to visit Rietvlei Nature Reserve, Groenkloof Nature Reserve, Faerie Glen Nature Reserve and Wonderboom Nature Reserve free of charge.
Vouchers will need to be printed and upon entering the reserve be handed in at the reception. Entry will only be granted with the submission of a voucher
The vouchers do not restrict a member to a specific number of visits to a specific reserve. Any number of the 6 vouchers can be used to enter any of the applicable reserves
Enquiries at secretary@friendsofrietvlei.org
Activities:
Wednesday Work Sessions
Volunteers gather on Wednesday mornings from 7:00 for 8:00 a.m. at Jackal’s Den for coffee before starting the work session. Please bring your own refreshments, and enjoy the camaraderie afterward. On the first Wednesday of each month, we host a bring-and-braai along with a guest speaker presenting on a topic of interest.
Saturday Work Session
The monthly work session typically takes place on the second-to-last weekend of each month. As usual, we meet for coffee at the Den between 7:00 for 8:00 a.m. After the work session, feel free to relax and enjoy your refreshments. We also host a bring-and-braai to celebrate the arrival of autumn and spring.
Remember
Please bring water, sunscreen, and work gloves. We also recommend wearing old clothes or overalls/dust jackets.
Jackal’s Den
For every four work sessions you attend, you are entitled to a free night accommodation. Jackal’s Den/Jakkalsgat offers basic overnight self-catering accommodation to members. It has 2 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, and sleeps 4 people. One room has a double bed and the other a double decker bunk bed. Linen is not provided and the facility is not serviced. There is running water and a solar geyser. There is a braai area but no conventional cooking facilities. Limited crockery and cutlery is provided. Booking and fee details can be obtained from secretary@friendsofrietvlei.org
For more information on the Reserve please see
EVENTS:
Events and activities are used as fundraising activities to support the Friends of Rietvlei initiatives. An Events Schedule is emailed annually to members that covers the above and special events and shared on the Friend of Rietvlei Facebook and Instagram platforms. However, new events scheduled during the year will be posted on Instagram and Facebook .
Game Drives
Many of these drives commemorate special calendar days throughout the year, like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc. Special environmental days, lunar events, night & historical drives, bird ringing, owl drives and Rhino Days are also organised throughout the year. (Enquiries at hike@friendsofrietvlei.org)
Guided Hikes
Our popular guided hikes are held on a regular basis. Make sure to book early to avoid disappointment. Not for children under 12 years of age. (Enquiries at hike@friendsofrietvlei.org)