Kogelberg Biosphere Wildlife

24/12/2023

The team from the Kogelberg Biosphere Wildlife rescue center would like to wish all our followers, donors, volunteers and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a blessed festive season. Without you, this center would be nothing more than a dream. Now, with work well underway to open in 2024, it is becoming a much needed reality. And we have some wonderful news to share! Santa came early to the Center this year and we have been blessed with a phenomenal donation which has made our year! Thank you to this special human, who wishes to remain anonymous, it is now possible for us to secure the property with the required fence, and to complete the work on the septic tank. Our hearts are bursting with gratitude at this Christmas miracle. This will make it possible to open sooner, thereby saving more wildlife. Thank you, thank you, thank you. We will be sharing the details about this donation in the new year once the fence is installed. Our next hurdle will be to get the classrooms and intensive care unit built so that this center can also be a one-of-a-kind training facility for people wanting a career in wildlife rehabilitation, Ecology or conservation. Education in this field is vital, and we look forward to being the first training facility of this kind in South Africa. To support this expansion, please go to www.kogelbergbiosphere.org.za and support our Back-a-Buddy fund. Thank you and have a wonderful Christmas.

22/12/2023

Thank you to Dr Ester from the Village Vet in Hermanus for trusting us with the temporary care of this injured Spotted Eagle Owl. Our awesome First Responder, Debora Stein, caught the compromised bird with ease and has helped with the transportation to and from the vet. A figure-of-8 bandage has been placed on the wing to support the broken radius during this ordeal. He has already eaten and been given pain meds. In a few weeks, once he has the all clear from the vet, he will be released back to his home territory. Until the Kogelberg Biosphere Rescue Center is officially open, we may only assist vets with the care of wild patients, and help with mitigation when ever possible. If you would like to see us open sooner rather than later, then please support us by going to www.Kogelbergbiosphere.org.za Every donation, no matter how small, will go towards helping wild animal which have been compromised by urbanization.

22/12/2023

At this time of year we are finding a lot of yearling Cape Fur Seals washing up on the beaches of the Kogelberg Biosphere. This is sadly a fairly common occurrence as the young pups have now weaned from their mothers and are left to fend for themselves. Not being skilled hunters, and with fish being harder to find, these inexperienced yearlings become weak and often die on our beaches. Without a dedicated marine animal rescue center in this immediate area, the rescue options are very limited. According to Hout Bay Seal Rescue, the correct protocol is to keep your distance, keep dogs away, and allow the exhausted animal to rest on shore in peace. Do not approach it and do not try to return it to the water. Below is some info that can be shared. Please note that the Kogelberg Biosphere Wildlife Rescue Center, once permitted, will focus on terrestrial mammals and birds. We are not, and will not, be able to assist with seals, and do not have the facility or necessary equipment to help in a seal emergency. Please contact your closest Cape Nature office for advice. You will need a photo and a pin location of where the seal is, but do not approach it or chase it back into the water.

07/12/2023

Such a tragic loss! Heart breaking. Hunting with snares is indiscriminate, illegal and cruel. We support the Snare Free campaign.

• 𝖲𝖺𝖽 𝖽𝖺𝗒 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗌𝖾𝗋𝗏𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝖺𝗌 𝖺𝗇𝗈𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝗅𝖾𝗈𝗉𝖺𝗋𝖽 𝖿𝖺𝗅𝗅𝗌 𝗏𝗂𝖼𝗍𝗂𝗆 𝗍𝗈 𝖺𝗇 𝗂𝗇𝖽𝗂𝗌𝖼𝗋𝗂𝗆𝗂𝗇𝖺𝗍𝖾 𝗌𝗇𝖺𝗋𝖾…•
Conservation authorities were alerted to a leopard carcass found on the foothills just below Sir Lowry’s Pass on 6 Dec 2023. CapeNature officials promptly responded, and evidence at the site indicated that the cat had been caught in a snare anchored to a tree.

What makes this incident particularly sad is that the Cape Leopard Trust team could identify the leopard as BM27 Diego – a well-known dominant territorial male leopard with a large home range stretching from the Helderberg basin to the Groenlandberg and down into the Kogelberg Biosphere. Diego was first photographed on camera trap as a young adult in 2015, and so would have been about 10 years old by now. He was recorded on camera regularly by our own CLT research cameras, as well as those of other conservation organisations, conservancies and various private landowners. His presence will be sorely missed by those who got to ‘know’ him through glimpses on computer screens. His territory will now be taken over by a new male, and we can only hope that this cat will not meet the same fate.

Hunting with snares is an illegal and widespread activity in the Western Cape, and while leopards are not usually targeted, they can and do fall victim to this indiscriminate and exceedingly cruel practice.

𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣?
Snare Free is a collaborative initiative providing support to combat snaring in the Western Cape. Please consider donating to this important cause and contribute to a at givengain.com/campaign/snarefree

PLEASE BE SNARE AWARE when you are out and about in nature, especially as we enter the festive season!
If you discover a 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 caught in a snare in the Western Cape, call the Snare Free hotline for assistance on 𝟬𝟳𝟲 𝟭𝟮𝟳 𝟴𝟰𝟴𝟱.
Keep your distance from the animal, keep noise to a minimum, and advise other people to refrain from entering the area. Have the following information available for the hotline operator:
• Location (GPS coordinates/pin preferable)
• Animal species/description (if known)
• Your contact number

If you discover empty snares or a dead animal caught in a snare, please take a photo and report it to the CLT online Data Portal (app.capeleopard.org.za). You will need to provide the location and a photograph. Then carefully remove and dispose of the snare/s responsibly to ensure it cannot be used again.
For what to do in any other scenario, visit the Snare Free website at www.snarefree.co.za

28/11/2023

Some of the funds raised on Giving Tuesday will come to the Kogelberg Biosphere Wildlife rescue Centers building project. Scales conservation Fund are supporting the work we do. Please support them.

It’s !
From now until 07h00 tomorrow, the more you give, the larger our share of $1.2 MILLION in bonus funds from GlobalGiving!

This Giving Tuesday, the Scales Conservation Fund seeks to rally supporters to make a lasting impact on wildlife conservation. Our goal is to generate widespread awareness and raise funds for our partnered projects with ethical and passionate non-profit organizations dedicated to preserving endangered species and their habitats.

Why It Matters:
Addressing the Wildlife Crisis: Wildlife is facing unprecedented challenges, from habitat loss to poaching. By supporting us today you increase your contribution to the collective effort to address these challenges and protect vulnerable species.

Empowering Conservation Non-Profits: Ethical and passionate conservation organizations play a crucial role in safeguarding biodiversity. Your donation will empower these organizations by providing the essential funds they need to carry out their critical work and raise awareness effectively.

Your Impact:
Critical Funding Support: Your contribution will directly fund wildlife conservation projects, ensuring that the crucial work of our partnered organizations can continue uninterrupted.
Amplifying Awareness: By supporting our campaign, you help amplify awareness about the challenges wildlife faces, inspiring more people to join the cause and make a positive impact.

Join Us in Making a Lasting Impact:
By participating in our Giving Tuesday push, you become a vital part of the Scales Conservation Fund's mission to address the enormity of the challenges faced by wildlife. Your support not only enables the experts to focus on their critical work but also contributes to the broader goal of creating a sustainable future for our planet's diverse ecosystems.

Together, let's ignite a wave of support for wildlife conservation. Donate now and be a catalyst for positive change.
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28/11/2023

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25/11/2023

This beautiful female Cape Sugar Bird (Promerops cafer) was accidently hit by car on the R44 near Bettys Bay. A caring member of the public witness the incident and quickly stopped to retrieve the stunned bird from the busy road. Since the Kogelberg Biosphere Wildlife Rescue Center is still in the construction phase, we are unable to provide birds with a large flight enclosure to recover in. However we can provide first aid, stabilization and mitigation steps to prevent suffering. Fortunately this Sugar Bird only required a bit of medical attention, an overnight stay in a safe enclosure to recover, and some yummy fruit and nectar, before making a very speedy departure the next morning. ( Too quick to video!!!)
If you or your company would like to sponsor the construction of a flight aviary, please get in touch as soon as possible. This is something that is urgently needed as more and more cases are coming to our attention.
To support the work we do please go to www.Kogelbergbiosphere.org.za and make a donation to the "wildlife" . Every cent gets us closer to opening up as the first and only wildlife rescue center in the Overberg.

25/11/2023

The Kogelberg Biosphere Wildlife Rescue team were very honored to be invited to take part in the Southern Vet Christmas Market at the HUB in Bettys Bay this past weekend. Dr Kruger, our super star vet, was there to meet all the doggies and of course Mr Pringle.
To raise funds for the new rescue center on the R44, we have a wide range of awesome Christmas gifts that you can purchase on line at www.wildliferescuesa.co.za. To hear all about the center, listen to the pod-cast on Caledon FM, and to support us please go to
www.kogelbergbiosphere.org.za

24/11/2023

Scales Conservation Fund is helping us to complete the renovation of the building so that we can open as a wildlife rescue Center in the Overberg. Some of the money raised on "Giving Tuesday" will go towards our much needed fence. This is a fabulous initiative that is support around the world. Please share this with your relatives back in the UK or USA as well. Every dollar helps us here in SA.

7 days to go until !

Seize the opportunity to become a catalyst for positive change. With $1.2 million USD in bonus funding available from GlobalGiving on the day, there’s never been a better time to support our projects. And the more you give, the more we get, so let's together!

19/11/2023

DASSIES RELEASED AT STONEY POINT: Thank you to Steve Geldenhuys from CapeNature, for allowing us to release 4 baby dassies ( Rock Hyrax -Procavia capensis) into the colony at Stoney Point. All 4 were found alone, weak and at deaths door. With a bit of TLC from Dr Kruger at Southern Vet, and some much needed nutrition from Certified Rehabilitator Michelle Watson, we managed to get them back to health and as bitey and angry as they should be! Dassies are born precocial and are able to eat solids from a young age. They live in large colonies where nursery moms will take care of the babies while others will forage or act as lookout. These four immediately joined the others in the rocks and crevices and will be accepted as family.
While the rescue center on the R44 is still undergoing renovations and upgrades, most of our work focuses on mitigation rather than rehabilitation. Once the facility is permitted will be able to give injured or compromised wildlife the chance to make a full recovery before being released. In order to be permitted we need to meet strict CapeNature criteria. If you would like to support the completion of this facility, please consider donating to our Back-A-Buddy fund at www.Kogelberg Biosphere.
We are looking for corporates who would like to complete their Corporate Social Responsibility and want to submit A18 tax certificates this financial year. Please contact Corlie Hugo for further details. Tel 082 380 9071. Photo from Wikipedia

19/11/2023

Thank you to the Overstrand Municipality for sending their awesome rangers on a 3 day workshop on Wildlife Rescue in the Field. What a pleasure it was to share skills, conversations and ideas with this hardworking team. Thank you to all the attendees for the wonderful feed back and positive notes.

10/11/2023

A massive THANK YOU to Michelle from Kogelberg Biosphere Wildlife for helping our dear Mama! As you know, Mama’s been struggling with both her legs and feet for a very long time, to the point of us being worried she might lose one, or both.

Michelle, kindly assisted by Elsa, Maryn and Ida, to the rescue! 😀 In a carefully planned mission, Mama was captured (in a gentle way), transported to the wildlife rescue centre in Betty’s Bay, and treated by Michelle. The little legs and feet soaked, cleaned and treated, over-grown nails clipped!

She was then released again to her favourite stomping ground - around us, ERA Real Estate, Penguin Place and Luiperds Kloof Antiques.

We were delighted when she appeared on our patio today! She looked healthy, using both legs (a first!) and happily eating the treats offered to her.

10/11/2023

𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 – 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵

The Kogelberg Biosphere is proud to share this update on Snare Free – a multi-component initiative aimed at providing support to combat snaring in the Western Cape. The need for and benefit of Snare Free was clearly demonstrated in two recent cases where caracals were caught in snares in the . In the first instance, the Snare Free hotline and efficient implementation of the Western Cape Snare Response Plan saved the cat’s life. Sadly though, the second caracal had severe injuries and could not be saved, again highlighting the cruelty and unselectiveness of snaring as a hunting method.

Read the full story at bit.ly/SnareFreeUpdate1

10/11/2023

This event in Klienmond has been canceled. Instead come and see us at the HUB in Bettys Bay on Saturday the 25th. With Christmas approaching fast, now is the time to grab an awesome gift and support The Kogelberg Biosphere Wildlife Rescue Center at the same time. Come by on the 25th to see our wide range of locally sourced gift ideas. Proceeds go towards developing the wildlife rescue center in the Overberg.

We’re partying for a better world to celebrate our birthday this November.

So we’re inviting YOU to join our grand recycling competition.

Entries close on 18 November, while our participants get creative on Saturday 25 November in Kleinmond. All the details are on the image.

For more info, contact Jackie: 065 992 1557 or email [email protected]

03/11/2023

We are appealing to corporates, communities, societies, individuals and clubs. This center is going to make a massive difference to the biodiversity of the area, as well as add to tourism while focusing on the welfare of injured or compromised wildlife. But we cannot do it alone. We need your help right now to get the ball rolling. Please consider a small donation to help us cover the costs of renovations and plumbing to this old building. EFT donations can be made to :
Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, Nedbank.
Current Account 1057120154
Ref: Wildlife

28/10/2023

The Kogelberg Biosphere Wildlife Rescue Center situated on the R 44 between Bettys Bay and Pringle bay, will soon be able to help injured or compromised wild animals affected by urbanization and development. But for now the struggle is to get this dis-used building, previously know as "baboon house", up to Cape Nature specifications. In order to be permitted to rehabilitate and release patients, we will need to meet certain criteria. For example, the building must be fenced in for security, and have a functioning bathroom, at least!
Every donation, no matter how small, will bring us one step closer to acquiring these expensive items. To date, all the upgrades have been thanks to amazing support from the community within the biosphere. A special thank you goes to Nicolas and Rozanna Bekker from LRG Solar, who blew us away with a donation of a solar system -(more about that in special post once the panels are up!) . EnG in Pringle Bay once again came to our rescue, as did Ward Councilor Theresa Els. We are also so grateful to Rooi-Els residence Christoph and Barbara Weichster who donated wooden blinds to Rooi-Els Outreach who passed them on to us. We have also had a massive amount of help from volunteers who gave of their time and muscle power to get various odd jobs done. The list of supporters and donors goes on and we are extremely grateful to each and everyone one of them. There is an urgent need for this center to open as we witness a growing number of animal/human conflict cases everyday. More people in our biosphere means a greater impact on the wildlife that live here. If you can help us meet our permitting requirements, please get in touch with Michelle Watson or Corlie Hugo, or donate via the Kogelberg Biosphere page.
The photos are of Large Spotted Genets (Genetta tigrina)- a common species in the biosphere. They will be breeding now, having 2 to 4 kits in nest on the ground or in hollows of trees.

Michelle 073 314 0674 Corlie 082 380 9071

25/10/2023

Michelle Watson CWR Tell us a little about yourself: After working for nearly 16 years in the field of wildlife rehabilitation, I have been offered the opportunity to establish my...

21/10/2023

As things heat up in the Kogelberg Biosphere, it’s good to be a little more vigilant if you’re out and about in our areas.

That’s because the Kogelberg’s snakes are becoming more active now.

So to empower yourself to know the snakes of the biosphere this Reptile Awareness Day, take a look at this pdf, and keep it handy to help you quickly identify any passing cold-blooded visitors.

Remember, we’ve got details of what to do if you find a snake, to ensure a good outcome for you AND the snake here: https://kogelbergbiosphere.org.za/a-snake-in-your-garden-heres-what-to-do/

Download the pdf here:
https://kogelbergbiosphere.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/kogelberg-snakes.pdf



Kogelberg Branch of the Botanical Society of SA
Pringle Bay
Overstrand Municipality
Overberg District Municipality
CapeNature

03/10/2023

Living in a Biosphere means that we sometimes need to be conscious of our surroundings, and the creatures we share our space with. Snakes form an important part of the ecosystem and play a vital role in vermin control. Fortunately, a Pringle Bay resident was alerted by her dogs, of the presence of not one, but two Puff Adders in her cliff face garden. Snakes are seldom seen in pairs except when mating. Their dally on the rocks was cut short when Kogelberg Biosphere Wildlife rescuer, Michelle Watson, arrived to safely relocated them to a more appropriate 'date night' location.

01/10/2023

TODAYS CUTEST RESCUE: When Kleinmond resident, Paul Joemat, found a tiny bat trapped in his house, his family was not at all impressed! As it turns out, the Joemat family are not as batty about bats as I am! So when Paul called me, I went and removed their unwelcomed guest from the bedroom. This cutie is an indigenous Cape Serotine Bat, (Neoromicia Capensis) and a fully grown male. They can eat the equivalent of their body weight in mosquitoes in one night, and form an important part of the eco-system. We have so much to thank bats for! After munching on a giant super worm, this one was already feeling better. This evening, once he is warm, hydrated and fully fed, he will be returned to his roost. I have included an skeletal drawing and some info below, to help us all appreciate how amazing these flying mammals are!
Quote from Eco-Solutions: “South African bats may live in a variety of different places and the choice of roost usually differs with the species. These different roosts can include caves, cracks and crevices in rocks, under loose bark, under overhanging leaves, inside road culverts or hollow tree trunks (especially baobab trees), aardvark burrows, in basements and as many people already know, inside roofs. Almost all our insect-eating bats forage at night and seem to be opportunistic in their choice of food, limited only by the size and/or hardness of the bug”.

01/10/2023

IF YOU CANT HEAR THIS POST, THEN YOU ARE NOT SOUTH AFRICAN! I know, Hadedas are not everyone's favorite bird, especially not at 6 am on a Sunday. But when 2 hatchlings fell from from badly constructed nests, and could not be returned to their parents, The Kogelberg Biosphere Wildlife rescue team had to take over as surrogate parents until they were able to fend for themselves. The 3rd and final stage of their rehabilitation was managed by Erna Odendaal, a trained and experienced rehabber who is still monitoring their process post release. When I asked for an update on the success of their rehabilitation, Erna sent me this awesome photo of our two babies, now fully grown and totally integrated into a wild flock. A perfect rescue. The aim of proper rehabilitation is to always release wild, healthy patients back into their natural habitat, with the requisite fear of humans. Rescue is not something to be attempted by members of the public and can lead to malnutrition or habituation if not done correctly. Please call the Kogelberg Biosphere Wildlife rescue team before removing a baby bird or mammal from its habitat. For more about the rescue center we are opening in the Overberg, please go to www.kogelbergbiosphere.org.za or call Michelle on 073 314 0674.
Thank you Erna, for all you do for compromised creatures.

29/09/2023

To our Kogelberg youth - you’re invited to join our “Getting that job” workshop, in partnership with Hopefulness.

Our experts will teach you how to compile the best CV, and to prepare yourself to ace any job interview. The workshop is on Friday 6 October between 11h00 and 15h00 in Kleinmond.

Registration is compulsory by Tuesday 3 October, by 8h00. Register here: https://bit.ly/3ZAPaUD

It’s organised by the Kogelberg Biosphere Youth Forum (led by Jackie Jacobs) and partners.

UNESCO Youth
Kleinmond Strandlopers Eco-Youth Club
UNESCO
Overstrand Municipality

25/09/2023

A sad day yesterday, as the Kogelberg Biosphere Wildlife rescue team was called out to 2 separate incidents of Cape Comorants being injured by off-leash dogs. Both cases were found on Pringle Bay main beach by caring members of the public who called us to help the struggling birds. On examination it was found that both birds had sustained deep bite wounds to their legs, as well as a fractured and exposed femur on one bird and a shattered knee joint on the other. For birds that depend on the strength of their legs for swimming and diving, these injuries were too sever to enable any kind of recovery. The loss of 2 Comorants on one day is heartbreaking and frustrating.
- Cape Comorants are medium-to-large birds, with a wing span of 60–100 cm. The majority of species have dark feathers. The bill is long, thin and hooked. Their feet have webbing between all four toes. All species are fish-eaters, catching the prey by diving from the surface. They are excellent divers, and under water they propel themselves with their feet with help from their wings Some cormorant species have been found to dive as deep as 45 metres. They have relatively short wings due to their need for economical movement underwater.
Photo from ebird

24/09/2023

Update on the Spotted Eagle Owl that was found at Kleinmond harbor exhausted, unable to fly and covered in sea slime: After the all clear from Dr Kruger at Southern Vet, a couple of baths and few days rest, he\she was looking a lot better and was ready to return home. On Friday evening, with the weather at its best, a very angry owl took flight once again, without as much as a thank you to rescuer Alna Holloway, or rehabber Michelle Watson. See if you spot the beautifully camouflaged raptor on the rocks? If you would like to support the efforts of the Kogelberg Biosphere Wildlife Rescue team to return injured and compromised species back into the wild, then please go to www.kogelbergbiosphere.org.za to make a donation, or to get involved with our future rescue center. We need your help to establish a world-class rehabilitation center in the Overberg to assist with injured wild animals from all around the Western Cape. Please call Michelle on 073 314 0674 for more information about the planned building renovations.

19/09/2023

TODAY'S PATIENT: The Meating Restaurant in Kleinmond Harbor was surprised to find that their first customer of the day was a Spotted Eagle Owl! This poor bird appears to be the victim of the high seas and bad weather and was hypothermic, covered in slimy sea foam, and unable to fly. Alnna Holloway quickly took it to our super-vet, Dr Kruger at Southern Vet, who examined the nocturnal raptor and gave it the all clear. The owl will need a couple of warm baths to remove all the smelly slime, and a few days to recover from exhaustion. After the first bath, it is already looking better and is eating chopped mice like a champ! If you would like to support the work we do for wildlife, then please come by and visit our stand at the Hangklip Hotel Popup Market this Saturday the 23rd. We will be selling locally sourced merchandise to help raise funds for a fence around the rescue center. You can also donate to our fence fund by going to www.kogelbergbiosphere.org.za, or via Back-a-Buddy. And finally, if you would like to cover the vet bills for this owl, credit into our account at Southern Vet would be greatly appreciated.

17/09/2023

CLEAN UP WEEKEND A HUGE SUCCESS: The Kogelberg Biosphere wildlife rescue center will one day soon be all-about-the- animals. But this past weekend, it was all about the people.
And what an amazing bunch of people they are! Volunteers, community members and rescuers, from all walks of life and all ages, turned up at the old baboon house to help give her a facelift. The excitement about the project, and camaraderie in working towards that goal, was tangible. The donations of tools, paint, and supplies just blew me away. Everyone worked so hard this weekend, put so much effort into every chore and did it all with good cheer and a smile. I simply cannot thank you all enough, but forgive me if I miss someone out in my own exhausted state. But here goes, in no particular order:
Thank you to Liz for dropping off a power washer for the weekend, and to Nicco for lifting his generator on his own for us to use. Thank you to Rob and his daughter for bringing his trailer and doing two trips to the dump. Thank you to Ida for tackling the great-glue-patch, and to Nicci and Barbara for being a work force to be reckoned with! Thank you to Sheena for driving so far to work so hard, and to Conrad and tiler-Timothy for adding the muscle. Thank you to Dylan for being phenomenal with power tools and so much more. Thank you to Carol who got roped in by association and then worked so hard, and to Ann and Sue who took charge of the garden with such conviction. Thank you to Lenore and Duncan who always show up and make things happen, and to Bianca and Diana who tackled the worse bathroom ever! Thank you to Gary and Jacqui for concurring the mold, and to Cork Restaurant for providing the hotdogs. Thanks to Grant from DJI Fly for shooting some drome footage. If have forgotten anyone please forgive me. There were so many donations dropped off too which requires its own post.
Have a wonderful rest of your weekend and thank you to everyone who made this one so unforgettable!

15/09/2023

A BIG THANK YOU: In preparation for this weekends' CLEAN UP at the future Kogelberg Wildlife Rescue Center, we were blessed with a generous donation from the awesome people at Jocks Bay Hardware in Bettys Bay, of filler, scrapers, and supplies to help us prep for painting the interior of the building. A special thank you goes to Liza McGregor who has been instrumental in not only this donation but others too - which I will make a special mention of as well. Liza has kindly opened an account for us at Jocks Bay Hardware store as we will be needing so much more during this revamp. One way to help us get this center running is to top up our account at Jocks Bay with some credit that could help us with hardware supplies we will need in the future. While you are there, please extend our heartfelt thank you to Liza and the staff of Jocks Bay Hardware at the Hub in Bettys Bay.