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Annual General Meeting 2018

Hillcrest Conservancy cordially invites you, your family & friends to join us for this special occasion Annual General Meeting Friday 3 August 2018 Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall, Nqutu Road, Hillcrest 6.00 pm for 6.15 pm PROGRAMME FOR THE EVENING Brief formalities followed by … [Read more...]

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Forest View Primary insect art

Forest View Primary insect art

On the 12th of June Forest View Primary school Grade 3 pupils visited the Springside Nature Reserve. As part of the outing they were required to create artistic images of insects likely to be found in the Reserve. Below are a few of the creative art pictures. Well done Grade 3's we hope you … [Read more...]

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Comrades Marathon Volunteers

Comrades Marathon Volunteers

Sunday the 10th of June saw a group of Hillcrest Conservancy members putting on their safety jackets and assisting the Rotary  club of Hillcrest with Marshaling along the Comrades route. The Rotary club and Hillcrest conservancy have a long history of mutual cooperation. Rotary have been involved … [Read more...]

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A first time experience

Getting to know your neighbour with Pat McKrill.   The trees are dropping yellowed leaves, the colours are changing, frogs have gone quiet and one look at the birds and the butterflies tells us there are new species everywhere - the winter migrants are arriving, the summer visitors departing. … [Read more...]

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Springside Braais

Springside Braais

Hillcrest Conservancy recently installed four new braais in the Springside Nature Reserve. This is an example of the projects undertaken by the Conservancy and has been funded by monies received from the public through donations, from annual subscription as well as from events organised by the … [Read more...]

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Ditch the plastic

      Ditch the plastic and say NO to plastics Help save our environment with a small lifestyle change by using Re-useable mesh produce bags Replace the plastic bags at the fresh produce section Size of bag:  24cm x 34cm       Weight: .12 of a gram   Can hold 2 … [Read more...]

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Hillcrest Conservancy Annual General Meeting report

Thank you to all who attended the Annual General Meeting on 4 August and, for the benefit of those unable to do so, herewith copies of reports tabled at the meeting, also a summary of the excellent presentation by our Guest Speaker, Dr Marlies Craig. A sincere request from our Chairman and loyal … [Read more...]

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Interesting sighting

 This photo was taken in Sheila Road by one of the Gillitts patrollers. It is probably battling to negotiate its way around all the fences.......and feel so sorry for these creatures that are doing their very best to survive under increasingly crowded and difficult circumstances.  This adult male … [Read more...]

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Safeguarding Our Local Wildlife

Safeguarding Our Local Wildlife

We all enjoy spotting a free wild animal like a shy duiker but such sights will become more rare as unfortunately their numbers are sadly declining. Our remaining and limited local wildlife often endure horrific suffering and untimely deaths, due to ever-increasing incidents involving either being … [Read more...]

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Frog Evening

Frog Evening

There was a super turn-out for the Family Frog Evening on Friday 8 January, altogether nearly 90 adults and children. The rain held off while everyone enjoyed a picnic under the trees before the introductory talk and walk. Unfortunately Dr Jeanne Tarrant wasn't available due to a family … [Read more...]

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