We ask for a donation for attendance at field and certain other events and suggest R100 for adults and R20 for children 11 years and younger, with the option of donating R300 PER FAMILY for an annual subscription in July each year.
Some venues will also require an entrance fee which must be paid by each individual.
For field trips we will supply vials, magnifiers, plastic pill bottles and some other basic collecting equipment, but please bring your own if you have as well as any reference books, a picnic lunch, adequate water, a hat and good walking shoes.
To book:
Email: info@spiderclub.co.za
SMS / WhatsApp: Jarrod on 067 833 2191
WhatsApp: Wessel on 072 384 0517 (Western Cape)
Facebook: Spider Club of Southern Africa
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Hennops Hiking Trails
16 February 2019 @ 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
A catch, photograph and release day then stay, swim and have a picnic or braai.
TO GET THERE: CO-ORDINATES: S 25°47’53.173″ E 27°59’23.574″ -25.79796, 27.991588
Spider walk, catch and release then stay, swim and have a picnic or braai. There is riverine bush, Highveld grassland, dolomite formations and caves, walkways, steep bits, suspensions bridges and cool woodland areas. With such variety of habitats we could find ANYTHING if we are allowed to walk slowly enough.
Directions from Johannesburg: Take William Nicol in Fourways going north, it becomes the R511. From where you cross over the N14 Highway it is 16.6 kms and should take you about 15 minutes. Meet in the parking area.
In addition to the Spider Club fee of R50 per adult and R10.00 per child, there is a CASH entrance fee: R70 for adults, R40 for grade 1-12 and pre-school children are free. All fees are payable in cash there are no card facilities. Please remember, they only take CASH so make sure you bring with you. You can buy water, cool drinks, coffee etc., at the entrance.
CONTACT Laylaa on 073 911 3683 or Laylaa.suliman@gmail.com for details and to book
Keep your eyes on your e-mail and our Facebook page as other events may be organised, sometimes at short notice. We will attempt to give you fair warning. And remember that Norman Larsen is at the Cape Union Mart Adventure Centre, Canal walk in Cape Town every Saturday 11h00–12h00 to demonstrate and talk about SPIDERS!