Friends of BCA
Nature's window on Table Mountain
The Blaauwberg Conservation Area (BCA), a unique area of approximately 2 000 ha comprising a rich mosaic of natural, cultural and historical elements, is located 25 km north of the centre of Cape Town, South Africa.  It is regarded as a global biodiversity hotspot, it harbours a unique treasure of cultural historical artefacts and has the potential to become an open-air classroom which is easily accessible to millions of people in its proximity.  It also provides a strategic visual link between Table Mountain and Robben Island and provides opportunities for a multitude of recreation activities.
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Blaauwberg Nature Reserve - New telephone numbers
The following telephone numbers for Blaauwberg Nature Reserve are now operational.
Adminstrative Complex: 021 444 7318/19/20 (for general enquiries)
Eerstesteen Resort: 021 444 7321
Environmental Education Centre bookings: 021 554 0957
Fax: 021 554 8156
E-mail: Blaauwberg.NatureReserve@capetown.gov.za
BCA Events - 2013
The FoBCA Committee decided to focus on walks rather than talks during 2013. This approach will give us all the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful environment of the Blaauwberg Nature Reserve (BNR) which we are able to access only as organised groups at this stage.
The next two walks are on Saturday 30 March and Saturday 27 April 2013.
Join us for an Easter sunset walk on 30 March to enjoy the spectacular views from the top of Blouberg Hill.
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Blouberg Hill overnight accommodation has new name
Numerous entries were received for the competition naming the overnight accommodation. After considerable deliberation, the committee decided on the name submitted by Suretha Dorse. The winning name is "Montispectus".
The name, meaning "to behold the mountain", is the species name given to Scelotes montispectus, the Blaauwbergstrand Dwarf Burrowing Skink, which was first discovered in this locality in 2002. Read more about this on the Montispectus accommodation page.
Montispectus is open to the public, a reservation form and more information is available on this website.
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BCA Focus No 12 : June - August 2012
Now available!
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