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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20170812T083000
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UID:487-1502526600-1502553600@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:Sorting session and identification workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Leroy’s garage\, Lodge 4\, Boophane Lodges\, 450 Anne Road\, Ruimsig (It’s quite a nice garage!)   A great many specimens have been collected and preserved but they need to be properly labelled\, and accessioned so that they can be deposited in The National Collection of Arachnida held in the Biosystematics department of the Agricultural Research Council\, Roodeplaat.  This is one of the best ways to learn to identify spiders.   You will need to bring your own lunch.  We will supply tea\, coffee vials\, labels and instructions.  Booking ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL as numbers are limited due to space and the number of microscopes we can beg and borrow.  If you have one\, bring it!  Please contact Astri astri@spiderclub.co.za or sms 073 168-7187.
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/sorting-session-and-identification-workshop/
LOCATION:Astri’s House\, 45 Ann Road\, Roodepoort\, Gauteng\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Astri Leroy":MAILTO:info@spiderclub.co.za
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170730
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20170525T185456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170710T091724Z
UID:485-1501286400-1501372799@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:International Rangers’ Day
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the SANParks Honorary Rangers (SHR)\, Pretoria Region and celebrated on 29 July 2017. The venue for this year is the South African National Botanical Gardens in Pretoria. We will take a stand at this event which is in a different venue this year.  Helpers will be needed to set up early on 29th and man the stand during the day. \nEntrance charge: Adults: R75 per person; Children\, students and pensioners: R30 per person\, tickets will be available at the Garden entrance or pre-book on TicketPro on line.  The club can refund your entry ticket price if you help for the day. \nEvent venue: Concert Area at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden. Join SANParks Honorary Rangers\, Pretoria Region\, in celebrating International Rangers Day. \nFood stalls will supply tasty home-made dishes; exhibitors will sell outdoor\, camping\, 4X4 and wildlife gear; stalls selling handy homemade articles will be available and a craft beer garden will tender for the need of the thirsty. \nThe programme will include:  \n\nFun run through the Botanical Garden\,\nPerformances by up-and-coming artists\,\nLive coverage of the event by Bosveld Stereo\,\nTracker dog displays\, · Kiddies corner\,\nFun activities such as tug-of-war competitions
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/international-rangers-day-2017/
LOCATION:Pretoria National Botanical Garden\, 2 Cussonia Avenue\, Brummeria\, Gauteng\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170717
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20170223T093955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170710T095140Z
UID:476-1500163200-1500249599@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:SpiderMap Blitz Bring & Braai
DESCRIPTION:The Leroy’s garage\, Lodge 4\, Boophane Lodges\, 450 Anne Road\, Ruimsig (It’s quite a nice garage!)  If you feel you can confidently identify spiders to family and genus level from photographs this is for you.  It will be a great test of your identification skills.  You will need to bring your own laptop and braai food and drinks.  We will supply Wi-Fi connection tea\, coffee\, salads and rolls. Booking ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL as numbers are limited due to space\, contact Astri astri@spiderclub.co.za or sms 073 168-7817
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/spidermap-blitz-bring-braai/
LOCATION:Astri’s House\, 45 Ann Road\, Roodepoort\, Gauteng\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Astri Leroy":MAILTO:info@spiderclub.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20170625T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20170625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20170525T180736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T180740Z
UID:483-1498383000-1498402800@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:Annual AGM 2017
DESCRIPTION:This will once again be at the Nestle Education Centre hall at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden\, Malcolm Road\, Poortview. For directions pleas go to the SANBI website : www.sanbi.org.za and navigate to the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden.   We will send out notices and an agenda with our next newsletter. We will supply tea\, coffee and a finger lunch.  There will be a short presentation on a topic to be decided.   BOOKING IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL FOR CATERING PURPOSES book on info@spiderclub.co.za or 073-168-7187
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/annual-agm-2017/
LOCATION:Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden\, Imbizo Centre\, Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden\, Malcolm Road\, Poortview\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Spider Club":MAILTO:info@spiderclub.co.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170605
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20170525T175825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T180637Z
UID:480-1496448000-1496620799@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:LA Sport 4 X4
DESCRIPTION:The Spider Club will again take a stand for the weekend at this really fun event.  Helpers will be needed to set up on Friday and man the stand on Saturday and Sunday. Contact Astri on 073 168-7187 or on info@spiderclub.co.za if you can help.
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/la-sport-4-x4/
LOCATION:Capital Park\, 385 Steve Biko Street\, Capital Park\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20170423T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20170423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20170223T093552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170223T093552Z
UID:474-1492936200-1492963200@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:Spider Collecting at ARC’s Roodeplaat Campus
DESCRIPTION:Bring a picnic lunch. Meet at the first green bench under a sweet-thorn about 50 M from the entrance gate on your left and we will decide where to go from there. The natural areas are thick thorn-veld savanna\, the grounds themselves are mowed and there are dams and bits of grassland\, so we should find a good variety of spiders and other arachnids. Old and even new buildings will no doubt yield many interesting arachnids as well. We will try to list and identify as much as we can during the afternoon and specimens will probably be deposited immediately in the National Collection of arachnida. Book with Astri on astri@spiderclub.co.za or cell 073-168-7187.
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/spider-collecting-at-arcs-roodeplaat-campus/
LOCATION:ARC-PPRI Biosystematics\, -25.604722\, 28.351944
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Astri Leroy":MAILTO:info@spiderclub.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20170402T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20170402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20170223T093224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170223T093336Z
UID:470-1491121800-1491134400@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:Henley Vlei Bird Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Co-ordinates: 26o.32’25\,99” S: 28o.04’20\,47” E or -26.540554\, 28.072354 more detailed street directions nearer the time. The vlei is privately owned and the owner will not mind a visit in fact he sounds delighted. There are no toilets\, 2 bird hides and apparently LOTS of spiders. If the grass has been cut there’s a place to have a picnic and parking is no problem. Bring a picnic lunch. There is no entrance fee but the normal R50 per adult and R10 per child to the club for non-paying members will apply. Book on info@spiderclub.co.za or cell 073 168-7187
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/henley-vlei-bird-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Henley Vlei Bird Sanctuary\, -26.540554\, 28.072354
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Spider Club":MAILTO:info@spiderclub.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20170325T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20170325T183000
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20170223T092520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170223T092520Z
UID:467-1490459400-1490466600@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:Spider Introductory Talk & Night Walk
DESCRIPTION:Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden\, Malcolm Road\, Poortview. Bring a torch\, headlamp is best and an ultra-violet torch if you have one. Book with Karen Carstens of the Bankenveld Branch of the Botanical Society NOT THE SPIDER CLUB! botsoc@sisulugarden.co.za or phone during working hours (011) 958-5177 there is a fee to attend this event.
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/spider-introductory-talk-night-walk/
LOCATION:Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden\, Imbizo Centre\, Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden\, Malcolm Road\, Poortview\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Carstens":MAILTO:botsoc@sisulugarden.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20170305T084500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20170305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20170223T084028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170223T084028Z
UID:463-1488703500-1488715200@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:Ruimsig Butterfly Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Meet at main gate corner Stallion and Equestrian Roads\, Ruimsig. -28.080223\, 27.854010 or 280 4’48.802” S 270 51’14.436 E. There are no toilet or other facilities\, no paths\, no picnic spots but the reserve is as near as possible pristine Gauteng Granite Grassland and full of all sorts of delightful invertebrates\, including spiders. The grass seeds are ripe so I suggest you either don’t wear socks or if you do wear socks cover them with gaiters or be prepared to chuck them out afterwards. No entrance fee. Book with Astri on astri@spiderclub.co.za or cell 073-168-7187
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/ruimsig-butterfly-reserve/
LOCATION:Ruimsig Butterfly Reserve\, -26.080249\, 27.853930
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Astri Leroy":MAILTO:info@spiderclub.co.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170220
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20160918T194210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160918T194210Z
UID:450-1487289600-1487548799@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:Weekend in Wakkerstroom
DESCRIPTION:February 17th\, 18th & 19th Weekend in Wakkerstroom with the Wakkerstroom Bird Club It’s about 3 ½ hours from Joburg. You will need to make your own arrangements for transport and accommodation. For suggested B & B or camping go to www.wakkerstroom.co.za There will be the normal field trip fee to the club of R50 per adult and R10 per child for the whole weekend. A programme will be arranged nearer the time. To book contact Jacky jacky.collier@vodamail.co.za or cell 084 311 4849
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/weekend-in-wakkerstroom/
LOCATION:Wakkerstroom\, Wakkerstroom\, Mpumalanga\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacky":MAILTO:jacky.collier@vodamail.co.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170127
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20160830T145050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160830T145050Z
UID:444-1485043200-1485475199@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:AFRAS 12th Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:AFRAS 12th Colloquium\, of the African Arachnological Society. \nFor those Spider Club members who take their interest seriously we would really recommend attending. \nYou will meet the professionals working on our African arachnids. Don’t worry that you are not professional yourself\, Amateurs have a lot to offer\, including local knowledge. \nAnyway the delegates are really cool people and I can guarantee you will have a ball! Booking of accommodation and registration to attend is open already. \nFor more information on this please visit their website on the AFRAS website http://afras.ufs.ac.za
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/afras-12th-colloquium/
LOCATION:Gauteng
CATEGORIES:Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161205
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20160830T144812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160830T144812Z
UID:442-1480636800-1480895999@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:Sterkspruit Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Sterkspruit Nature Reserve Lydenburg\, Mpumalanga\, limited free accommodation in return for an arachnid list. This event is full\, no more bookings will be accepted unless some members drop out. It will only take place if we can arrange a collecting permit with Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks. It’s a wonderful area\, an excellent time of year and there are a number of local Spider Club members who will be able to attend.
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/sterkspruit-nature-reserve/
LOCATION:Sterkspruit Nature Reserve\, Sterkspruit Nature Reserve\, Lydenburg\, Mpumalanga\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20161023T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20161023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20160918T193302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160918T193322Z
UID:446-1477207800-1477242000@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:Cradle of Humankind
DESCRIPTION:Field trip time! Meet outside the gate at Nirox Sculpture Park\, Kromdraai -25.987241\, 27.781711 on the R540 directions on booking. R50 per adult R10 children 11 years and under cash only please.
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/cradle-of-humankind/
LOCATION:Cradle of Humankind\, Sterkfontein\, Gauteng\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Spider Club":MAILTO:info@spiderclub.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20160918T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20160918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20160830T144318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160830T144606Z
UID:439-1474187400-1474218000@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:Beginners’ Identification Course
DESCRIPTION:Beginners’ identification course & sorting session\, bring and braai happening at The Leroy’s garage. The Leroy’s garage\, Lodge 4\, Boophane Lodges\, 450 Anne Road\, Ruimsig. It’s quite a nice garage!
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/beginners-identification-course/
LOCATION:Astri’s House\, 45 Ann Road\, Roodepoort\, Gauteng\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160829
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20160830T144042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160830T144042Z
UID:437-1472342400-1472428799@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:SpiderMap blitz\, bring and braai
DESCRIPTION:The Leroy’s garage\, Lodge 4\, Boophane Lodges\, 450 Anne Road\, Ruimsig (It’s quite a nice garage!) This event is fully booked.
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/spidermap-blitz-bring-and-braai/
LOCATION:The Leroy’s Garage\, Lodge 4\, Boophane Lodges\, 450 Anne Road\, Ruimsig\, Gauteng\, South Africa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160731
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20160529T200759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160529T200759Z
UID:432-1469836800-1469923199@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:International Ranger's Day
DESCRIPTION:International Rangers Day hosted by Pretoria region SANParks Honorary Rangers. This will also be on the LA Sport venue in Capital Park Pretoria. We have been offered another free stand to showcase The Spider Club of SA and enlighten the public about spiders. Again helpers and spiders are needed.
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/international-rangers-day/
LOCATION:LA Sport 4×4 Action Track\, 385 Steve Biko Road\, Capital Park\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Spider Club":MAILTO:info@spiderclub.co.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20160612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20160612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20151201T125324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160529T195818Z
UID:404-1465725600-1465732800@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:Spider Club Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:SPIDER CLUB A.G.M. 10 a.m. for 10:30 then lunch and get-together at the Imbizo Centre Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden\, Malcolm Road\, Poortview. Lunch will be finger snacks. Niela du Preez will give a presentation\, Karel de Bont will show us a spider video he has made and Ian Engelbrecht will tell us about the ADU Virtual Museum.  We will have minimum “business”\, a report of our finances\, number of members and voting in of new committee members.
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/spider-club-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden\, Imbizo Centre\, Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden\, Malcolm Road\, Poortview\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Spider Club":MAILTO:info@spiderclub.co.za
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20160529T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20160529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20160529T193109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160529T194714Z
UID:427-1464516000-1464541200@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:LA Sport 4x4 Display
DESCRIPTION:LA Sport 4×4 Action Track\, 385 Steve Biko Road\, Capital Park\, Pretoria.  Armbands will be given to exhibitors but if you enter as a member of the public there is an entrance fee of R40.00 per adult.  We will set up on Friday afternoon 3rd June and pack up on Sunday evening after 5.  Opening times for the public are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.\nWe have been given Stand P20 near to SANPARKS’ display.   Come and visit and help to enlighten the public about spiders.
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/la-sport-4x4-display/
LOCATION:LA Sport 4×4 Action Track\, 385 Steve Biko Road\, Capital Park\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Spider Club":MAILTO:info@spiderclub.co.za
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20160511T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20160516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20151201T123941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151201T124453Z
UID:402-1462953600-1463418000@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:Yebo Gogga 2016
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again where we show off some arachnids and educate children and adults at the annual Yebo Gogga expo. If you have some time to spare\, we could use your help to man the stands. The theme this year is “Move.” \nContact us for more info at info@spiderclub.co.za.
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/yebo-gogga-2016/
LOCATION:Oppenheimer Life Sciences\, Oppenheimer Life Sciences\, University of the Witwatersrand\, Johannesburg\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Spider Club":MAILTO:info@spiderclub.co.za
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20160415T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20160417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20160331T084916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160331T084916Z
UID:414-1460739600-1460912400@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:Thabazimbi Spider Weekend
DESCRIPTION:This wonderful weekend trip is organized by Niela du Preez on a farm with a river running through it. You can arrive on Friday\, Saturday or Sunday and we can camp there. \nMost events are free to paid-up Spider Club members. For those who are not paid-up members of The Spider Club we charge R50 per adult and R10 per child 11 years and under with the option of paying R120 PER FAMILY for annual subscription. Some venues however 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.
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/thabazimbi-spider-weekend/
LOCATION:TBA
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Niela du Preez":MAILTO:niela@lantic.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20160410T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20160410T140000
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20160331T083958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160331T083958Z
UID:412-1460277000-1460296800@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:Moreleta Kloof Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:We will meet at the Helios Street entrance\, Moreleta Park\, Pretoria. We will be joining Friends of Moreletakloof Nature Reserve and be showing them some amazing spiders around the reserve. \nBooking is essential\, info@spiderclub.co.za or sms 073-168-7187. \nMost events are free to paid-up Spider Club members. For those who are not paid-up members of The Spider Club we charge R50 per adult and R10 per child 11 years and under with the option of paying R120 PER FAMILY for annual subscription. Some venues however 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.
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/moreleta-kloof-nature-reserve/
LOCATION:Moreleta Kloof Municipal Nature Reserve\, Moreleta Kloof Municipal Nature Reserve\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Spider Club":MAILTO:info@spiderclub.co.za
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20160306T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20160306T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20151201T122438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151201T122519Z
UID:400-1457253000-1457276400@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:Kliprivirsberg Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a good hike in the Kliprivirsberg Nature Reserve looking for all kinds of interesting spiders and wild life. \nBook by emailing us info@spiderclub.co.za or s.m.s. 073-168-7187
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/kliprivirsberg-nature-reserve/
LOCATION:Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve\, Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve\, Johannesburg South\, Gauteng\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Spider Club":MAILTO:info@spiderclub.co.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160215
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20150324T155155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160124T161319Z
UID:344-1455321600-1455494399@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:Deelfontein Conservancy
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY Meet at 10 a.m. Spider “hunt” in the veld.\nBreak for lunch and chat.\n2 p.m. Astri will give an introduction to spiders in the seminar room and then using microscopes and other resources she and other Spider Club participants will do our best to identify spiders. If the weather is kind Spider Club members can go out again at night. BRING GOOD TORCHES\, headlamps are best and a UV torch to find scorpions. \nSUNDAY: Spider Club members are free to collect\, photograph\, preserve\, identify and label. The necessary equipment will be supplied by the club. Specimens will go to Leon Lotz at the National Museum Bloemfontein. \nThis looks to be a stunning weekend in a wonderful part of the country. Deelfontein is about 90 minutes’ from Johannesburg so it isn’t even far! Please let Astri know if you plan to attend on info@spiderclub.co.za or sms 073-168-7187. \nACCOMMODATION TO BE BOOKED AND PAID FOR WITH GERHARD BENADE. The current rates are R250pppn\, self catering and he has offered 50% off for the Spider Club members. There is also a bush camp for those who prefer to camp\, at R80pppn. Campers must supply thier own bedding. There are two different braai areas\, (bring your own firewood) a swimming pool\, and lots of hiking\, bird watching and mountain biking possibilities for non spider people. You will find all information on the website www.deelfontein.co.za especially the directions. Gerhard’s mobile is 083 280 9784. \nRemember non-Spider-Club-members pay R50 per adult and R10 per child 11 years and under to The Spider Club. \nDirections\nFrom the north (Pretoria\, Johannesburg): \n\n\nTake the N1 South to Bloemfontein.\nTake the Parys offramp and continue to Parys.\nIn Parys\, follow the signposts for Vredefort.\nAbout 3 km outside Parys\, turn right to Schoemansdrif.\nAfter a further 3 km\, turn left to Reitzburg. If you hit gravel\, you have gone too far!\nThere is a crossing after about 4 km\, where you continue on straight on a gravel road.\nAfter a further 8 km\, turn right to Reitzburg.\nExactly 2 km further you will find the turnoff marked “Deelfontein\, Gerhard Benade” on the right\, after passing the turnoff “Deelfontein\, Greeff Boerdery”. If you see a white house near the road\, you are too far!\nEnter at the gate with the YELLOW sign.\nAfter 500 m\, there is another gate.\nFollow the signage.\nThe guest houses and mountain bike trailhead are on the left.\nThe arts retreat\, observatory. rondavel and workshop are 400 m further.\nFor the bush camp\, continue for 1 km until the road forks. Keep left. The campsite is 200 m further.\n\n\nPlease close all gates! \nClick here for directions from other corners of South Africa.
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/deelfontein-conservancy/
LOCATION:Deelfontein Conservancy\, -26.943833\, 27.271244
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Spider Club":MAILTO:info@spiderclub.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20160124T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20160124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20151201T120957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160117T082327Z
UID:398-1453622400-1453640400@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:Korsman Bird Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be kicking off the start of this year by visiting a beautiful bird sanctuary in Benoni searching both the ground and sky. \nMeet at 8 a.m. opposite 92 The Drive\, Westdene\, Benoni where we can park. It is corner of The Drive and Kilfernora Road. \nPlease bring your own picnic lunch\, water\, hat\, etc.\, and very important WELLIES BOOTS or be prepared to get wet and muddy feet! Also bring any collecting equipment you may have\, we will have some vials and a microscope. \nAfterwards for the identification and picnic we will just walk over the road to our Vice-chairman’s home\, very convenient\, no driving. He has a big veranda and lovely garden. Westdene is a gated suburb and entries are on Sher Road\, Sunny Road and Sunnyside Avenue. Directions take the Atlas Road offramp M43 Boksburg\, southbound from the N12 (going towards Witbank). Here’s a map and if you get lost call our hostess Jane Trembath on 082 690 2832. \nR50 per person for non-paid-up members. \nBook at info@spiderclub.co.za or SMS 073-168-7187.
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/korsman-bird-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Korsman Conservancy\, Westdene\, Benoni\, Gauteng\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Spider Club":MAILTO:info@spiderclub.co.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151207
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20151104T043555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151201T115531Z
UID:393-1449360000-1449446399@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:The Search For Jumping Spiders
DESCRIPTION:Find salticids with Galina Azarkina an expert on African jumping spiders who hails from Siberia. There will be a picnic at the venue. BOOKING ESSENTIAL as their security needs vehicle numbers. \nBook at info@spiderclub.co.za or SMS 073 168 7187 and details will be sent to you.
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/the-search-for-jumping-spiders/
LOCATION:Eco Estate\, Kromdraai\, Mogale City\, Eco Estate\, Kromdraai\, Mogale City\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151116
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20150831T142323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151021T072223Z
UID:379-1447372800-1447631999@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo Horticultural Show
DESCRIPTION:October Weekend 13th & 15th INAUGURAL HORTICULUTURAL FAIR: We have a stand at City Parks’ first Horticultural Fair at the Johannesburg Botanical Garden\, Emmarentia. We need volunteers to man the stand on either Saturday or Sunday or both. Please let us know if you can help even for a short time at info@spiderclub.co.za or SMS 073 168 7187. \nThe Show aims to showcase all aspects of horticulture\, flowers\, healthy lifestyles and outdoor living.
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/inaugural-horticultural-fair/
LOCATION:The Johannesburg Botanic Garden\, The Johannesburg Botanic Garden\, Randburg\, Gauteng\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Spider Club":MAILTO:info@spiderclub.co.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20151107T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20151107T123000
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20151021T072908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151104T045245Z
UID:388-1446888600-1446899400@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:Extraordinary General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF THE SPIDER CLUB OF SOUTHERN AFRICA. \nTO BE HELD AT THE IMBIZO CENTRE\, WALTER SISULU NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN\, MALCOLM ROAD\, POORTVIEW ON 7TH NOVEMBER 2015 AT 9:30 A.M. \nAfter 40 years of existence has The Spider Club come to the end of its useful life or simply a parting of the ways? Do we stay as we are for the rest of our lives or do we change to virtual? \nThe current Committee is finding it increasingly difficult to fulfil their duties due to other commitments. Despite the efforts of a few\, the membership of the club proper is steadily falling whilst membership of our Facebook page is expanding exponentially. A decision must be made about the road forward\, however it is NOT the committee’s place to make the decision unilaterally hence this Extraordinary General Meeting. The questions below will act as an Agenda\, so please read them carefully\, think about them and if you are a paid up or honorary member please vote on the outcome. We will of course only implement changes after the end of our year\, in other words after the end of June 2016 but we need to plan now. Do we stick with the present format or do we let the club as it is\, die a natural death? Can the club just use Facebook and the Website as methods of discussion and communication? A decision MUST be taken. \nDECISION: A notice will go out prior to the meeting so that distant members will be able to vote but the eventual decision will be taken at the meeting\, providing we have a quorum. \nHere are the questions we would like answers for: \nCOMMUNICATING WITH THE MEMBERS ON A DAY TO DAY BASIS \n\nWhat method would you prefer?\nE-mail SMS Facebook Other (specify)\n\nTHE QUARTERLY SPIDER CLUB NEWS: \n\nDo you receive our newsletter?\nDo you read it?\nDo you file it?\nDo you print it?\nDo you flag it for later and if so do you get back to it?\n\nPlease let us know if you are satisfied with the content and if not what would you like to see. Are you willing to submit articles\, photographs and stories for our newsletter? \nEVENTS: \n\nWhat do you like best in no particular order or would you rather do these things on your own?\nField trips: Weekends\nIdentification courses run by professionals\nIdentification courses run by senior members of the club\nIdentifying preserved specimens\nPhotographing spiders and other small creatures\nHalf days\nWhole days\n\nIf we carry on please be aware that I would like to stand down from the Committee and I think we ought to have a reshuffle of committee members anyway. \nIf we close down\, there is the question of what to do with funds. \nArachnologically yours \nAstri Leroy \nFor details please email us at info@spiderclub.co.za and for directions www.sanbi.org/gardens/walter-sisulu. \nALL WILL BE EXPLAINED BUT WE NEED TO MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE CLUB SO PLEASE\, PLEASE ATTEND IF YOU CAN DEPENDING ON THE OUTCOME WE MAY COMPLETELY DO AWAY WITH A COMMITTEE\, SO DON’T BE SCARED YOU WON’T BE ASKED TO WORK FOR THE CLUB.
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/extraordinary-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden\, Imbizo Centre\, Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden\, Malcolm Road\, Poortview\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Spider Club":MAILTO:info@spiderclub.co.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20150919T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20150919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20150831T141108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150831T141108Z
UID:373-1442651400-1442667600@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:Modderfontein Reserve Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the picnic site at Fish Eagle Dam. The entrance is Arden Road\, off Ardeer Road\, Modderftonein. For map and directions please go to www.modderfonteinreserve.co.za. There is a conservation fee of R30 per adult and R15 per child/pensioner. \nAll welcome\, bring a picnic for after. \nPlease book at info@spiderclub.co.za or sms 073-168-7187.
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/modderfontein-reserve-field-trip/
LOCATION:Modderfontein Nature Reserve\, Modderfontein Reserve parkrun\, Lethabong\, Gauteng\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Spider Club":MAILTO:info@spiderclub.co.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150816
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20150324T174732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T174950Z
UID:364-1439596800-1439683199@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:Parataxonomist Training
DESCRIPTION:This is going to be different from the previous events when we simply sorted spiders. Robin will introduce us to the intricacies of spider taxonomy with printed worksheets and a presentation. Numbers will be strictly limited to the number of microscopes available. There will be a charge of R100 per person payable on the day. This will entitle every delegate to the use of a microscope\, a printed worksheet\, Robin’s expertise\, tea\, coffee and a light lunch. \nKeep your eyes on your e-mail and our Facebook page as other events may be organized\, sometimes at quite 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 between 11 a.m. and 12 noon to demonstrate and talk about SPIDERS!
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/parataxonomist-training-2/
LOCATION:ARC-PPRI Biosystematics\, -25.604722\, 28.351944
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Astri Leroy":MAILTO:info@spiderclub.co.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150712
DTSTAMP:20260510T192121
CREATED:20150324T174607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T175016Z
UID:361-1436572800-1436659199@www.spiderclub.co.za
SUMMARY:Parataxonomist Training
DESCRIPTION:This is going to be different from the previous events when we simply sorted spiders. Robin will introduce us to the intricacies of spider taxonomy with printed worksheets and a presentation. Numbers will be strictly limited to the number of microscopes available. There will be a charge of R100 per person payable on the day. This will entitle every delegate to the use of a microscope\, a printed worksheet\, Robin’s expertise\, tea\, coffee and a light lunch. \nKeep your eyes on your e-mail and our Facebook page as other events may be organized\, sometimes at quite 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 between 11 a.m. and 12 noon to demonstrate and talk about SPIDERS!
URL:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/event/parataxonomist-training/
LOCATION:ARC-PPRI Biosystematics\, -25.604722\, 28.351944
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.spiderclub.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/arc.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Astri Leroy":MAILTO:info@spiderclub.co.za
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