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

05/06/2026

What a fantastic evening for the KZN Crane Foundation at Notties Hotel on Wednesday night!

We were privileged to hear from two remarkable cyclists whose stories of determination, resilience, and adventure captivated everyone in attendance. Kemsley Wood shared insights into his incredible success in the Freedom Challenge, while Ron Rutland inspired us with stories from his extraordinary cycling journey around Africa and Europe, as well as his preparations for this year's Freedom Challenge.

A sincere thank you to Ron and Kemsley for your time, Notties Hotel for hosting us so generously and to everyone who attended and supported the event. Your support makes a real difference.

The funds raised from the evening will be invested directly into the maintenance and development of our trail network, helping us continue to provide exceptional nature-based experiences while conserving the beautiful landscapes of the BBCONR.

Become a member! https://kzncranefoundation.org.za/get-involved/become-a-member/

30/05/2026

With the start of the fire season upon us, preparations are well underway on the BBCONR. John Pitout and his team have been hard at work creating tracer breaks in readiness for our fire breaks. These important preparatory steps are essential to ensure safe, controlled, and effective burns as part of our ongoing grassland management.

A huge thank you to John and his team for all their hard work and commitment in helping us protect and manage this special landscape.

28/05/2026

We were pleased to host Cobus Botha from the KZN Department of Agriculture recently. Cobus has been doing assessments on the BBCONR since 2009!
These assessments take place every 5 years and have become a huge part of our grassland management.
Thank you for taking the time to visit us and share your expertise. We greatly appreciate your invaluable feedback on the health of our grasslands and your insights into the ongoing management of this important ecosystem. Opportunities like these are so valuable as we continue working to preserve and protect our beautiful grasslands for the future.

27/05/2026

The KZNCF is honoured to host Ron Rutland and Kemsley Wood for an inspiring evening of stories and insights from their journey’s before and the journey to this year’s Freedom Challenge race. All ticket sales will go towards the maintenance of our incredible trails on the BBCON Reserve in Nottingham Road.
• Tickets are for the talk only
• A special menu will be available through the Notties Hotel for those wanting dinner
Book your tickets here:
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/376229-in-conversation-with-ron-and-kemsley/

26/05/2026

A big thank you to Janet Snow and Jon Bates for representing the KZN Crane Foundation at the First Annual African Assoc. for Wildlife in Human Care (AAWHC) Conference held at uShaka in Durban. It was an informative and worthwhile conference, with many valuable connections made with other organisations doing inspiring work in our field. We appreciate your time, commitment, and for being such wonderful ambassadors for the KZNCF.

21/05/2026

Need something to do this Sunday?
Join the CANSA Big Walk starting at beautiful Fordoun Farm Village and enjoy a scenic meander through the stunning BBCONR Trails. Take in the fresh country air, beautiful grasslands and incredible natural surroundings while supporting a meaningful cause.
Whether you walk for fitness, friendship or fun, this is the perfect way to spend your Sunday outdoors! We look forward to welcoming you.

19/05/2026

A sincere thank you to Nhlanhla Conservation Outcomes for joining us for our recent pre-burn meeting at the Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve.
We are also incredibly grateful for the generous donation of knapsack sprayers which will be put to valuable use on the reserve as part of our ongoing management and conservation efforts.
The support and partnership of Conservation Outcomes means a great deal to the KZN Crane Foundation, and we truly appreciate all that you do to assist and strengthen our work in protecting these important grassland ecosystems. Thank you for your continued support!

16/05/2026

A huge thank you to our wonderful members, Pete and Lena, for giving of their time to assist us with mapping the trails at the Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve using GPS technology.
Their efforts will play an important role in the creation of our new trail maps, helping visitors explore and enjoy the reserve more easily and safely.
We truly appreciate your support, dedication, and willingness to help us with this project. Thank you, Pete and Lena!

14/05/2026

Last Friday, we welcomed the learners from Middlefield Primary School to the Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve for an educational visit.
The learners thoroughly enjoyed exploring our education trail, discovering the beauty of nature firsthand and learning more about the incredible biodiversity found within the reserve. Experiences like these are such an important part of inspiring the next generation to appreciate and protect our natural world.
Thank you to our sponsors for allowing us to host these learners.

Address

Bill Barnes Reserve
Nottingham Road
3280

Telephone

+27657385818

Website

http://www.kzncranefoundation.org.za/

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