JULY 2026
Tuesday 7 July 2026.
Midweek Outing: Eerste River Walk, STELLENBOSCH. 09H30 - LATER than USUAL.
Contact: Keith Roxburgh (082 901 2611)
We meet in the parking area under the trees to the East of Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium.
From Strand Street (R44), turn East into Dorp Street, Travel until the first mini roundabout, and turn Right into Piet Retief Street. Travel until the first mini roundabout and turn LEFT into Suidwal Street at Paul Roos gymnasium. Carry on with Suidwal Street until the parking area East of Coetzenburg Athletics stadium.
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This year, we will walk the Eerste River Park area like last year. Then return to our cars to drive a short distance to the edge of the cricket grounds for tea and cake before walking up a bit into the fynbos area of the mountain.
SATURDAY - 11 JULY 2026 (08:00)
CWAC Waterbird Count - Bot River.
Contact: Kevin Drummond-Hay (074 587 3792)
Five teams count the birds on the Bot River Lagoon.
THURSDAY - 16 JULY 2026 (19:30) - Monthly Meeting.
Topic (A) - Corne Rautenbach - "In search of Rare plants, after good rains in Namaqualand.
The Western parts of our country is looking forward to a wonderful flower season, after some good rains. Corne will share some photo's of what to expect in the coming months. Interesting plants were found on her travels.
Topic (B) - Gerald Wingate - "A recent trip to Vanrhynsdorp, with nice birding along the way."
Gerald and Deona go on nice road trips, and will show some good footage, of Vanrhynsdorp and the Western areas of our Country.
Contact at the Hall, on night of meeting: Judy Kotze (083 254 0919). Gates are locked promptly at 19:30.
SATURDAY - 18 JULY 2026 (08:30)
Outing: Worcester Karoo Botanical Gardens / Karoo Natuurtuin
Contact: Kevin Drummond-Hay (074 587 3792)
Take the N1 to Worcester. After the Shell Ultra City - turn LEFT at the 3rd or 4th robot (Roux Road). Follow the signs to the "Karootuin". We meet in the first parking area. SANBI Entrance fee payable to gardens. This is always a popular outing venue. A nice variety of Karoo birds are found here. Wear warm clothing and hiking shoes. Bring snacks & drinks for a full day out. Please try and share LIFTS. www.Karoo Desert National Botanical Gardens. They have a nursery which is open on weekends.
SATURDAY - 25 July 2026 (08:30)
CAR Blue Crane Counts, around the West Coast farming areas.
Contact: Brigid Crewe (082 5700 808)
Many different counts take place, in teams of up to 4 people. Please contact Brigid, if you want to take part.
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