Who Are Friends Of Kloofendal?
Friends of Kloofendal is a non-profit organisation, founded in August 2002. The organisation focuses upon environment and community projects and activities within Kloofendal Nature Reserve. FrOK consists of dedicated guides and volunteers who use their wide variety of knowledge to promote conservation through guided walks, educational events and school programmes. Projects include alien invasive plant eradication, bird hide maintenance and historical gold mine maintenance.
The Friends Of Kloofendal News WhatsApp Group is focused upon conservation and community news and events at Kloofendal Nature Reserve. You will not get inundated with irrelevant messages, as only Admins can post.
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All events begin from the Ecological Centre in Kloofendal Nature Reserve. Please aim to be at the reserve 15 minutes before the event start time. Events will go ahead regardless of the weather and loadshedding. For queries, please contact the Friends of Kloofendal (phone, WhatsApp) on 079 693-5608.
Control of Alien Invasive Plant Course
Presented by Karin Spottiswoode, author of “Invasive alien & problem plants on the Witwatersrand & Magaliesberg – Field Guide”
Monday 23rd – Wednesday 25th February 2026 07h00 – 11h00
This three-day course is suitable for anyone concerned about AIPs invading public open spaces, roadsides, nature reserves, parks & your own garden. Bookings on Quicket. Information: Karin cell 072-595-6991 or email Karin.spottiswoode@gmail.com
Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Course
Presented by Jonathan Leeming
Sunday 22nd February, 1pm to 4pm
The 3 hour Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Course offers a new and innovative science-based first response framework that addresses the burden of scorpion stings in Southern Africa across all levels of society.
The course consists of a presentation, interactive workshop, supporting resources, assessment and certificate.
Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Online Short Course
FREE Online Course hosted by Jonathan Leeming
The Essential Scorpion Sting First response Online Short Course aims to reduce the burden of scorpion stings across Southern Africa. The content has been adapted and summarised from Jonathan leeming’s Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Book. It is based upon the latest science, and is as much about values and beliefs, and our relationship with the environment, as it is about understanding scorpions and scorpion stings.
Need a map to the hiking trails?
Kloofendal Nature Reserve offers hiking trails of up to 4km. Mix and match the trails for a longer walk if you prefer. All hiking trails are family friendly and accessible for the reasonably fit.
Schools Programme
