Guided Walks The MK Central section now has guided walks on the first four Sundays every month - consult the diary and the map and news updates. (It will be open on Sunday December 23rd 2007 from 8.30am to 11.30am and on Sunday 6th January 2008 6th from 3pm to 6pm.)
We're for Dogs too! First-Saturday-of-the-month walks on MK West, starting at 8 am at the north end of 3rd Ave, Westdene, are popular with the usual suspects. (The first walk in 2008 will be on Saturday, January 5th).
MK West, like MK East, is open every day from dawn to dusk. A trail trail map can be had from the red box at the 3rd Ave entrance.
This is public open space so take take normal precautions for your safety.
More details: 011 482 4797
Last updated: Wednesday 19th December 2007
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Modderfontein Conservation Society
The MCS has a full calendar for 2007. Forthcoming changes to the park, including the new pegged boudaries, Gautrain construction through the park and the need for members' support to protect the park's fauna are discussed by chairman Ellen van Dongen in the latest newsletter.
The twice-monthly walks in the park continue to be well supported. The resident pair of blue cranes, accompanied by junior, were spotted recently.
Franz Hoenig Haus One of the first buildings to be completed at Modderfontein, Franz Hoenig Haus was home to the original manager, Franz Hoenig. It served as the factory manager's house from 1897 to 1949, when it was unsuccessfully converted to flats.
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Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve Association A 30 metre transmission mast for the SAPS will be erected at the beacon, highest point in the reserve. (The association opposed the application). The provisional calendar for 2008 begins with a guided walk to the Silent Pool on Sunday 13th January at 8 am. 12 springbok, 15 wildebeest, 22 blesbok and 6 zebra were seen recently. Manyl porcupines appear to be resident. The association has its own website www.knra.co.za. WildsWalk, TJ de Klerk's walks calendar includes Klipriviersberg, Melville Koppies, Gilloolys/Linksfield Ridge, Sandspruit, Modderfontein, Alberts Farm, Kloofendal, Botanical Society, Braafontein Spruit trust and, of course, The Wilds. Join the mailing list for updates. Footprint has over a hundred trail reports and information on trail development.
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