Take time to involve yourself in some of these interesting projects

Liesbeek River

Mike Deacon believes that the Liesbeek River and the parkland along it should be a major part of what makes Fernwood such a popular suburb. The river was unfortunately abandoned by the Council for many years and disappeared behind a dense growth of invasive aliens. A lot of this has now been cleared but … we need volunteers to improve it further and to help keep it that way! So, if you can help with:

  • bush clearing,
  • weed clearing,
  • organising,
  • picking up litter in the river bed, or
  • a cash donation

PLEASE email Mike Deacon (mpd@equityestates.co.za) with your street address and what you can do. Once he has an idea of the number of people who can assist he will be in touch.

Sarah-Anne Raynham and her team are also keen river people and try to ensure that the Fernwood side of the Liesbeek River is kept looking neat and tidy. Thanks, Sarah-Anne! Anyone wanting to get involved should contact her at sraynham@iafrica.com or 021 674 4542.

Pictures of the Liesbeek River as taken by Sarah-Anne

Forest garden at the top of Upper Rose and Bisset Roads

There is a lovely, wild garden that has been planted on a section of Council land at the conjunction of Upper Rose and Bisset Roads. Thanks to Dina Berolsky's gargantuan planting efforts and the Bergh's support in sustaining the garden (watering, clean-ups, etc) this garden has become a haven for those seeking refuge and quiet on a hot summer's day. Anybody wishing to support this garden with labour / plants is welcome to contact Laura or Bradley Bergh on 671 0742.

Please note: Keeping our forest paths and gardens clean and free of litter is vital to the beauty and dignity of our suburb. Please make an extra effort to take your empty packaging and bottles away with you after using the gardens. And be careful of smoking in the gardens! Last year a fire was started due to a cigarette butt that was carelessly thrown on the ground.