FRIENDS
The Vermont Conservation Foundation (SA) is made up of concerned and caring Friends who look to improve our wonderful suburb, Vermont, in Hermanus, along the south-western coastline in South Africa. Because Vermont is a special hub for nature, with the greenbelts and saltpan serving as ecological corridors that wildlife can move through, we work together to protect this.
That’s why our motto is: Ensuring harmony with our environment.
If you live in Vermont, you’re invited to Volunteer and Donate and become a Member
Assisting the Vermont Conservation Foundation (SA) opens doors to fun activities in nature. And you’ll connect with a network of like-minded people. As a member, you’re invited to volunteer. Residents can also become Friends of Vermont Conservation Foundation South Africa.
Section 18(A) tax certificates are available for donations.
FRIENDS
Together we undertake a number of projects and activities:
- Hacking get-togethers to clear invasive alien plants
- Maintaining our pristine coastal pathways
- Placing memorial tiles to help remember loved ones
- Growing our circle of support and care through awareness
- Addressing encroachment by working with Vermont residents
- Ensuring a clean Vermont by addressing litter and dumping
The FOUNDATION is overseen by Board MEMBERS, made up of Vermont residents. Board members are appointed on a voluntary basis and are not financially compensated.
Our 2025-26 Board members are:
• Duncan H W Heard (Chairperson)
• Grant Pilliner (Treasurer)
• Johan Myburgh (Vice-Chair)
• Galvin Lloyd (Secretary)
• Anne Droomer
• William Keenan
• Ilse Myburgh (Administrator)
Board members and volunteers assisting with Rooikrans alien clearing at Brekfis Bay in December 2023.
Left to Right: Duncan Heard, Anne Droomer, Johan Myburgh, Mike Weekes, Grant Pilliner, Peta Kennedy, Penny Wieffering, Galvin Lloyd, William Keenan. Kneeling: Langton, Peter, Ocharh and William
