Events

The Birds of the Pharaohs

by John Lombard: an illustrated talk that combines Egyptology and bird migration, both great interests of John’s. Egyptian tombs display 72 different birds, many of which we are familiar with in South Africa.

Join the Friends of Meadowridge Common at 6.30 pm on Thursday 28 November at the Meadowridge Library, Howard Drive to find out more about why the Egyptians were so aware of birds.

The talk will last an hour and secure parking is provided. Everyone is welcome and there is no entrance fee. Refreshments will follow the talk.

Join us for some weeding on the Meadowridge Cape Flats Sand Fynbos Circle

Jessica and Connor doing their bit for the environment by helping to remove kikuyu grass from the new Fynbos Circle.

Our new Cape Flats Sand Fynbos rehabilitation circle is the first phase of a project to restore the natural fynbos on Meadowridge Common by removing invasive grass and weeds and allowing the indigenous flora and fauna to return. We urgently need assistance with the maintenance of the circle, especially with weeding invasive kikuyu grass. The Friends will be hosting weeding sessions on selected days, and will be there to supervise weeders who would like to volunteer an hour of their time to assist. Any level of fitness is enough – even if you turn up just to see what is happening on the Common.

Next weeding Date:The last Thursday of every month from 9 till 10 am. Bring a trowel, gardening gloves, some water and a hat. For more information, email us at Meadowridgefriend@gmail.com.

Next weed is on 28 November 2024. 

Nature walks in the city 

Come and visit our brand new Cape Flats Sand Fynbos circle on the Common. This veld rehabilitation project is a work in progress under the auspices of FynbosLIFE, and visitors are welcome to come and see what is happening. We will be hosting planting and weeding events which will take place before and after the big launch at the end of September. Details will be posted here, on our Instagram and Facebook pages and in the Constantiberg Bulletin local newspaper. 

The Friends of Meadowridge Common host wildflower walks on the Common, clean-ups and talks during the year - all of which will be advertised here and on our Facebook and Instagram pages. We can also tailor make a walk for a school visit or nature group. 

To enquire about a personalized guided walk, please email Caroline Voget at MeadowridgeFriend@gmail.com or message us on social media.