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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  • Yebo Gogga 2016

    Oppenheimer Life Sciences Oppenheimer Life Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

    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.

  • LA Sport 4×4 Display

    LA Sport 4x4 Action Track 385 Steve Biko Road, Capital Park, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

    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.

    R40

  • Spider Club Annual General Meeting

    Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden Imbizo Centre, Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Malcolm Road, Poortview, South Africa

    A social get-together with strangers and friends. Meet new people and have fun at this braai.

  • International Ranger’s Day

    LA Sport 4x4 Action Track 385 Steve Biko Road, Capital Park, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

    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.

  • SpiderMap blitz, bring and braai

    The Leroy's Garage Lodge 4, Boophane Lodges, 450 Anne Road, Ruimsig, Gauteng, South Africa

    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

    Astri's House 45 Ann Road, Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa

    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!

  • Cradle of Humankind

    Cradle of Humankind Sterkfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

    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.

    R50

  • Sterkspruit Nature Reserve

    Sterkspruit Nature Reserve Sterkspruit Nature Reserve, Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa

    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

    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

  • Weekend in Wakkerstroom

    Wakkerstroom Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga, South Africa

    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 ... 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!