KZN Crane Foundation

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KZN Crane Foundation Environmental education and awareness, with a focus on our precious crane species.

Our 2026 AGM was an opportunity to reflect on the progress we have made, celebrate our achievements, and look ahead to t...
17/10/2026

Our 2026 AGM was an opportunity to reflect on the progress we have made, celebrate our achievements, and look ahead to the exciting work still to come.
A huge thank you to our dedicated Chairman, James Berning, and our entire committee for the time, energy and commitment you continue to give to the KZN Crane Foundation. Your passion for conservation and your belief in the work we do are invaluable.
The teamwork, collaboration and shared responsibility that go into the day-to-day running and operations of the Foundation are a true testament to what can be achieved when people work together towards a common purpose.
From protecting our precious species and grassland habitats to growing our education project and creating meaningful nature-based experiences, every contribution helps us move forward.
We are incredibly grateful to be part of a team so committed to saving our biodiversity for future generations.
Thank you to our guest Cila Hilcove for sharing your work with us, we look forward to connecting more with Conservation Outcomes in the future.
Hereโ€™s to celebrating how far we have come and working together towards an exciting future for KZNCF.

We were honoured to share our Vision 2029 presentation with a very special group of people who have each played a part i...
15/10/2026

We were honoured to share our Vision 2029 presentation with a very special group of people who have each played a part in the growth and journey of the KZN Crane Foundation.
It was a privilege to share our exciting new project, our plans for the future, and our vision for what lies ahead as we continue working towards saving our biodiversity for future generations. The presentation was followed by a delicious light lunch created by The Village Cafe.
We missed a few of our valued guests who were unable to join us, but donโ€™t worry, we will soon be sharing this incredible project with all of you!
There is so much to look forward to, and we canโ€™t wait to take you along on this journey with us.
Watch this spaceโ€ฆ something BIG is incubating!

Wild Flower & Bird Walk โ€“ This Sunday!What better way to spend a Sunday morning than out in nature, exploring the beauti...
08/10/2026

Wild Flower & Bird Walk โ€“ This Sunday!

What better way to spend a Sunday morning than out in nature, exploring the beautiful grasslands of the Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve?

Join us for our Wild Flower & Bird Walk this Sunday and discover the incredible variety of wildflowers, birds and other treasures that make our Midlands grasslands so special.

With beautiful weather predicted, itโ€™s the perfect opportunity to get outside, enjoy the fresh air and take a gentle walk through the reserve while learning more about the plants and birds around us.

Bring your binoculars, walking shoes and your love of nature โ€“ and come spend a morning with us!

๐Ÿ“… Sunday 11 October
๐Ÿ“ Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve
๐ŸŒฟ A morning of flowers, birds, beautiful views and good company.

Weโ€™d love to see you there!

We are making exciting progress towards creating detailed trail maps for the Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve ...
29/09/2026

We are making exciting progress towards creating detailed trail maps for the Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve (BBCONR)!
A big thank you to Musa Mkhize from Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, for spending time on the reserve helping us with the GPS mapping of our trails. His expertise and assistance are invaluable as we work towards accurately mapping our growing network of walking, running and cycling trails.
We look forward to sharing our new trail maps with visitors and making it even easier for people to explore and enjoy this special place.
Thank you, Musa, for helping us map the way!

26/09/2026

Listen to the captivating call of the Red-winged Francolin!
One of the many wonderful sounds that bring the BBCONR to life. The distinctive call of the Red-winged Francolin is a beautiful reminder of the incredible birdlife that can be found throughout our grasslands.

Turn up the volume and enjoy this special moment from the reserve!
๐ŸŽฅ Video credit: John Pitout

24/09/2026

We have been excited to see this beautiful pair of Blue Cranes regularly visiting the reserve. We are keeping our fingers crossed that they like what they see and decide to make the BBCONR their new home!
It would be wonderful to welcome them as part of our growing crane family.
Video credit: John Pitout

We are delighted to welcome a group of Grade 11 Community Service students who will be putting their creativity and prac...
23/09/2026

We are delighted to welcome a group of Grade 11 Community Service students who will be putting their creativity and practical skills to work by designing and building cow scratching posts on the Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve.
Itโ€™s wonderful to see young people getting involved in caring for the land and livestock while contributing something practical and useful to the reserve. We look forward to seeing their ideas come to life, and the cows are going to love their new scratching posts!

We canโ€™t wait to see what they create! Stay tuned.

18/09/2026

๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ **Go2Sea Water Table!** ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’ง

What a wonderful day supporting the Go2Sea race this past Monday! We are so grateful to the organisers for including us and giving us the opportunity to be part of this fantastic event.
A huge thank you to our amazing team and dedicated volunteers who gave their time and energy to make our water table such a success.
Events like these are a wonderful reminder of the strength and spirit of our community. We love our community!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, supported us and helped make the day so special.

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Bill Barnes Reserve, Nottingham Road
Nottingham Road
3280

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