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Drumblade Conservancy wins the 2010 Meerkat Award for "Conservancy of the Year"

The Endangered Wildlife Trust presented the Meerkat Award for the best general practice in a Gauteng Conservancy to Drumblade.  "This relatively new conservancy shows a remarkable amount of enthusiasm.  A variety of projects have already been implemented and we liked the hands-on approach."

Councilor Franci Hossack presents the Meerkat Award to Elaine Potgieter - August 2010

Drumblade’s Big Five?

Driving throughout the country, you will notice every little village and dorp advertising their “Big 5”.  It seems to be quiet the in thing to identify something that your area has that is special—be it a bird, plant, insect, reptile or mammal.  So why not Walkerville as well?  We have several active Conservancies within our borders so it should be simple to compile a list.  However that is too easy—so we are asking you our readers to send us your list of our area’s Big 5.  You must be absolutely confident of the prescence of your nomination in the area (photographic evidence would be wonderful!).  We have a lovely braai set to give away to the chosen entry (Judges decision is final).  So get your entry to us before the 14th August.  You can fax to 011 837.7458 attention Elaine, or e-mail info@drumblade.co.za or drop it off at Serendipity Book Exchange at Yellowley’s.

Art & Farmer’s Market at Erfdeel Farm

Saturday 11th Septembert 9h00 to 14h00 at Erfdeel Farm situated in Drumblade.  Erfdeel Farm Kitchen will serve breakfasts – you can book in advance.  Home Baked Bread, Pancakes, “Melkkos”, Boerewors rolls, Home baked cakes, Coffee & Tea ….. Stalls with preserves, biscuits, “boerebeskuit”, “boerebrode”, cakes, fire wood, “kraalmis” & plants. For enquiries and bookings contact Riana 083 708 7316 or 011 903 8379 for directions, or email venue@erfdeel.com

Updates

Our bird and tree lists have been updated.  A new section on invasive alien plants has been added as a guidline on what you should remove, or not plant in your garden.

Every month you will find tips on how to make your garden more environmentally friendly, and how to plant the way nature does.

Drumblade Conservancy

Drumblade has formed a Conservancy to protect our natural fauna & flora.  We need as much support and as many members as possible.  Contact info@drumbladeconservancy.co.za for more information