A superb photo of Liesbeek, Boschenheuwel gardens
Published by kevin on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 21:35:07
This is one of most superb photos I have seen of the Liesbeek.
It was taken by Sam Warner, a visiting student
from Wisconsin University in July 2007.
The Liesbeek Floods Its Banks
Published by trev on Monday, July 13, 2009 - 14:08:42
On the Liesbeek
On Sunday at about 5pm the Liesbeek burst its banks at the bridge next to the Observatory. The River Club had been evacuated and their entire car park was under water up to waist deep.

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Bird Spotting
Published by trev on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 00:23:19
On the Liesbeek
Sunday 7 June 2009
Kevin Winter our Chair writes:-
We had an excellent afternoon visiting the bird hide overlooking the Raapenberg Sanctuary. Brilliant to see the water level and that our efforts (James and Maintenance Team!) were working so well. The pathway that was cut through the reeds gave an excellent sighting across the water. I am attaching the list of our bird count. I haven't seen James' list yet (he was posted to the River club hide), hope he can capture it in a similar way.[Read More...]
Purple on the Loose causes Strife!
Published by trev on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 - 22:13:56
General, On the Liesbeek
Liz Wheeler writes:-
Over the last two or so years I had notice the occasional small pretty plant flowering during summer in the shallow parts of the Liesbeek in the Rondebosch area. This Summer past it just suddenly proliferated in size and numbers particularly at the Albion Spring reach. One gets a feel for these invasives so I decided it best be identified.[Read More...]
FOL AGM
Published by trev on Monday, April 27, 2009 - 22:25:49
Announcement, Event
P.O. Box 333, Rondebosch 7701
Public Benefit Organisation ref no 930002808
Nonprofit Organisation ref no 56-033
www.fol.org.za
info@fol.org.za
Rivers are making Headlines
Tuesday 5 May 2009
at 5.30 for 6.00pm
in the Environment Centre at Valkenberg
Dr Kevin Winter will speak on selected water and river projects in Cape Town.
All are welcome.
Come and meet your new Liesbeek Maintenance Project Manager.
It’s also our Annual General Meeting.
Business will be brief, so please make a special effort to join us.
It will be an informative and inspiring evening!
Refreshments will be served.
For apologies, enquiries & lifts for members:
Liz/Dave 021 671 4553