Getting to know the neighbours Working toward a stress-free co-existence with snakes I’m on my verandah on the Old Coffee Farm in Cato Fridge, cold beer in one hand, mind in neutral. It’s been a balmy day, and the noise coming up from the little dam, or rather, pond, down below me is the … [Read more...]
Wildflower Weekend
Hillcrest Conservancy Annual GeneralMeeting 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...]
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...]
2017 Annual General Meeting
Hillcrest Conservancy cordially invites you, your family & friends to join us for this special occasion. Date : Friday 4 August 2017 Venue : Anglican Church Hall, Nqutu Road, Hillcrest Time : 6.00 pm for 6.15 pm PROGRAMME FOR THE EVENING HILLCREST CONSERVANCY AGM Agenda Welcome by … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
Shane McPherson, Crowned Eagle Research
The following is an update from Shane McPherson, doing the studies on the urban Crowned Eagles. Dear Hillcrest Conservancy I have been in South Africa for 2.5 years now and have an amazing experience studying the local Crowned Eagles. As of early July I had submitted my Masters of Science … [Read more...]
eThekwini Mobile Museum
On Saturday 19 July 2014 the Hillcrest Conservancy hosted the eThekwini Mobile Museum at Springside Nature Reserve. On the same morning we were lucky enough to have Helen from the KZN Bat Group present a fascinating talk on these commonly ignored creatures. There were children (and their adults) … [Read more...]
Walk and Talk Tree Identification Morning
On 30 March over 30 people joined Hillcrest Conservancy for a walk-and-talk tree identification morning in Springside Nature Reserve. With so many people, we divided the group into two, with Wilf Sperryn leading one, and Jocelyn Sutherland and Wilbur Mahlamvu leading the other. Both groups learnt … [Read more...]