Modderfontein Conservation Society

Modderfontein Conservation Society

Modderfontein Nature Reserve

The Modderfontein Conservation Society is a volunteer body that helps preserve the Modderfontein Nature Reserve which is located in Modderfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa.

We give guided walks around the Reserve and we hold a monthly talk on a nature related topic at the Modderfontein town hall. The Reserve is a great place to take a nature walk or spot birds so please look at our schedule of events on the “Walks & Talks” page to see when the next walk or talk is on. Please note, the only way to walk through the Reserve is with a guide.

Objectives

1. To actively recruit members from Modderfontein and surrounding communities and encourage interest in conservation, with a view to maintaining a suitable balance between its many aspects.

2. To strive for the protection and management of indigenous flora and fauna, including bird species.

3. To encourage and promote interest in preserving the natural and historical aspects of Modderfontein.

4. To act as environmental watchdog within the Modderfontein area.

5. To provide guidance to AECI, Residents Associations and local authorities on policy regarding the purpose, use and development of the Modderfontein Nature Reserve (MNR).

6. To formulate and maintain policy on the removal and replacement of alien plant species in the MNR.

7. To act as advisors on the development of the MNR.

8. To facilitate experiential environmental education and training for school children from a full range of cultural backgrounds.

July

Every Tuesday 08h30 - Walk in the Reserve: John Clark 082-509-9856

Saturday 10th 08h00 - Walk in the Reserve

Thursday 15th 19h30 - Pam’s Annual Nature Quiz

Sunday 25th 08h00 - Walk in the Reserve

Committee Contact: Pam & Robbie Vermont (h) 011-608-2693 (c) 082-800-3704

August

Every Tuesday 08h30 - Walk in the Reserve: John Clark 082-509-9856

Saturday 14th 08h00 - Walk in the Reserve

Thursday 19th 19h30 - Talk by: Vic Oliver on Klipriviersberg

Sunday 29th 08h00 - Walk in the Reserve

Committee Contact: Daryl Fuchs (c) 083-395-0778 (w3) freestateprojects.org

September

Every Tuesday 08h00 - Walk in the Reserve: John Clark 082-509-9856

Saturday 11th 07h30 - Walk in the Reserve

Thursday 16th 19h30 – Talk by: Peter Greaves on Birding in Ghana

Friday 24th 08h00 - Heritage Walk: Robbie 082-800-3704

Sunday 26 07h30 - Walk in the Reserve

Committee Contact: Norman Doak (h) 011-608-2537 (c) 082-447-9293

October

Every Tuesday 08h00 - Walk in the Reserve: John Clark 082-509-9856

Saturday 9th 07h30 - Walk in the Reserve

Thursday 21st 19h30 - Talk by: Duncan Pritchard on Avitourism

Sunday 24th 07h30 - Walk in the Reserve

Committee Contact: Ellen van Dongen (h) 011-462-3067 (c) 082-813-9611

November

Every Tuesday 08h00 – Walk in the Reserve: John Clark 082-509-9856

Saturday 6th 07h00 - Walk in the Reserve

Thursday 18th 19h30 - Talk by: Dr Riaan Stals on ladybird/harlequin
beetles

Sunday 21st 07h00 - Walk in the Reserve

Committee Contact: Janet Brodrick (h) 011-453-3910 (c) 072-679-6461

December

Most Tuesdays 08h00 - Walk in the Reserve: John Clark 082-509-9856

Friday 3rd 18h00 - End of Year Walk & Braai

The walk will start at 16:30 and the braai is lit at about 18h00. Come when you can and bring your own food, drinks, cutlery, crockery and something to sit on.

Committee Contact: Any Committee Member

Chairperson – Ellen van Dongen 011-606-2846

Membership Secretary – Robbie Vermont 011-608-2693 or 082-800-3704

For more information visit the website http://modderconserve.org/

MCS Pages (Click below)
Plants	Plant invaders		Bird Record form PDF	Butterfly List PDF