Newsletter	Jan/Feb 2012
The first newsletter for 2012 has been emailed or posted to members. Here we just give you a sampling of what the newsletter contains. If you want to read the full story, join Friends of Rietvlei - go to the Contact Us page for details. World Wetlands Day There are details about World Wetlands Day 2012. On World Wetlands Day, 2 February 2012, there will be an evening talk at the Rietvlei Centre on Wetland Insects. » Click here for more details Other events We have a notice about a walk on 18 March and also ask members to diarise 20 May as the date of our AGM. Rainfall in the Diep River There are two graphs comparing the 2011 rainfall at Rietvlei with those of previous years. The total rainfall at Rietvlei in 2011 was higher than in 2010, but very much lower than in most of the previous 10 years. Comparing the monthly rainfall in 2011 with the monthly averages measured from 2000, shows that in most months it was lower than in the average, except for June and December when it was considerably higher. And More.... The newsletter reports on a new addition to our animal collection in the Centre, gives a brief update on the impact assessment processes we are involved in; and then appeals for help with our indigenous garden. CONTACT NUMBERS AT THE RESERVE: Environmental Education Centre – 021 521 9900 Entrance Gate – no number currently available due to construction work. Emergencies and standby number 071 268 9637 JOIN FRIENDS OF RIETVLEI AND GET ALL THE NEWS IN THE NEWSLETTER Please feel free to contact us on any matter. Our e-mail address is info@friendsofrietvlei.co.za. Click here to view previous newsletters in our Newsletter Archive