Friends of Helderberg Nature Reserve

Any donations kindly accepted for the Reserve Staff Mandela Day!
Once again the wonderful staff at the Helderberg Nature Reserve have offered to donate food to Heartlands Baby Sanctuary and clean their kitchen! Not only that, they are also going to the local SAPS to clean and green their space with some of the holiday program youth joining them to wash windows and do chores! Let's show our support for them with any donations to be dropped off by Friday morning at the Visitors Centre or at the gate (if the Visitors Centre happens to be closed)!

Another SmalltalX coming up on Thursday 23 July and not to be missed!

Please kindly adhere to designated walking trails on the mountain as we have observed unauthorized shortcuts being taken, disrupting the environmental balance and causing erosion. Thank you all for your understanding.

Book now for a fun morning at the Helderberg Nature Reserve in July for your children 11-13 years! Only 20 seats available!

Interesting talk coming up on Thursday at the Environmental Centre!

With the winter months upon us, there will be a break in our walks but do keep a look out for any Ad hoc ones!

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Coming up this Saturday is another Bird Walk. Meet Charles at the Visitors Centre at 08h00. Book via [email protected].

GEOLOGY WORKSHOP WITH ANDREAS

Join Andreas Groenewald for a full day geological adventure and workshop!

Rocks Ain't Dead but tell many stories, if you know their language. From fiery beginnings to eons of weathering and deposition, rocks record a fascinating tale of time, pressure, deformation and mineral wealth.

Join us for a full day geological adventure and workshop to learn how to ID rocks, to understand basic geological principles, various rock minerals, fossilization and much more. There will be a hands-on interaction with a variety of rocks and minerals, as well as a short guided walk in the reserve.

The workshop will also explore the fascinating geology of the Western Cape and Great Karoo, investigating the various rock strata and formations and what their names means.
The workshop will include a coffee/tea break with something delectable.

When: Saturday Jun 13, 2026 ⋅ 8am – 3pm (South Africa Standard Time)
Where: Environmental Centre, Helderberg Nature Reserve
Cost : R450 / person (Includes entrance fee, coffee/tea break with something delectable)
What to bring: Pen & Notebook, appropriate walking shoes/boots for short field excursion and own Lunch.

Booking is essential : RSVP: Friday 5 June 2026

Geology Workshop Booking Form (Click to download)

NB. Please be advised that a minimum of 10 paid-up participants are required to make the workshop feasible. If less than that, it will be postponed.
For more information, contact Andreas Groenewald at [email protected] or 0724360638

A couple of walks are taking place this weekend (subject to the weather, of course)!
Saturday 23 May Bird Walk at 08h00
Sunday 24 May Protea Identification Walk at 08h00
Remember to book at [email protected]

EXCELLENT NEWS…….Due to the hard work by the Reserve staff and the Trail Services Volunteers, the Reserve will open again tomorrow !! So a great many thanks to them but please be careful as trails could be slippery.