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
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. Most events are free to paid-up Spider Club members. For those who are not paid-up members of The Spider Club we charge R50 ... Read more
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.
We will set up on Friday afternoon 3rd June and pack up on Sunday evening after 5. We have been given Stand P20 near to SANPARKS’ display. Come and visit and help to enlighten the public about spiders.
A social get-together with strangers and friends. Meet new people and have fun at this braai.
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.
The Leroy’s garage, Lodge 4, Boophane Lodges, 450 Anne Road, Ruimsig (It’s quite a nice garage!) This event is fully booked.
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!
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.
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 ... Read more
AFRAS 12th Colloquium, of the African Arachnological Society. For those Spider Club members who take their interest seriously we would really recommend attending. You 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. Anyway the delegates are really ... Read more
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!