We have often wanted to make our work more visible to the public. People walking along the river and neighbours often see the River Maintenance Team working in the river, but don’t associate this work with the Friends of the Liesbeek. Hopefully the bright new banner will set the record straight. The orange and yellow colours should be visible from far!! Look at the photo… (more…)

On Sunday at arround lunch, the reeds at the Valkenberg wetland caught fire. Read on for some pictures… (more…)

It is not often that a rare and nearly extinct plant is found in our fast changing urban environments. The sighting, account and photographs of the Moraea aristata makes fascinating reading.

Read Desiree Shepherd’s account of the visit to the Moraea on Thursday 30 August… (more…)

Would you like to participate in a public Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposed parking garage at the Rondebosch Village Shopping Centre? If you have never been involved in an EIA before, this is a good chance to learn more about how decisions are being made. The site for the development is adjacent to the Liesbeek. If you wish to participate please register in writing to by 9 September: Nick Steytler – fax: 0217834565 or email: nicksteytler@telkomsa.net.

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