Public Snare Walk on West Side of the Reserve (Dec 2024)
Sat Dec 7, 08:00 - Sat Dec 7, 11:00
Brooklands Farm
ABOUT
To date two very successful snare walks have been held on the Western side of the CRR and a substantial breakthrough was made on the last one when the team came across one of the snarers in the act who seemed oblivious to the fact that he was doing anything wrong.
This commonly practiced form of poaching will be with us for a very long time with complex socio-economic triggers, ignorance and a history of snaring being seen as a perfectly acceptable means of putting food on the table. The materials are easy to come by and setting them up without being seen is not difficult. Success replies on consistency.
Any loss in the natural environment will have an impact with every plant and animal playing a role. The preservation of our biodiversity relies on those willing to give of their time for these types of events.
How can you help?
Join our monthly snare walks
Adults donate R50 to join a walk, and all children joining are free!
Spend the day out in nature, getting some fresh air and saving lives!
What happens with all the ticket fees:
All money raised goes into a fund for veterinary services.
When we find an injured free roaming animal in the reserve, the vets are called in!
The vets often have to dart the injured animal in order to remove a snare safely.
What does it entail?
On each walk, we cover a different area of the reserve
Our task for the morning is to scour the area for wire snare and traps
When found, we dismantle and remove each snare before they injure more wildlife
The regular removal of snares will stop the cruelty before it can even begin!
Where Do We Meet?
This session will be on the WEST SIDE of the Reserve, so we will be meeting Brooklands Farm, 73 Rhenosterspruit, Crocodile River Reserve off the R512 at 8h00am.
Access is gained through the Oori North gate for which you will be sent a code early on the morning of the event.
What should you bring?
Sunblock, hat, water, sturdy shoes, preferably wear long pants (as the grass makes you quite itchy).
Your cellphone, wire cutters or pliers, picnic blankets and tick repellent if possible.