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.

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. 

 

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

If you live outside of Vermont, you’re invited to Donate.

 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 2023-24 Board members are:

• Duncan H W Heard (Chairperson)
• Grant Pilliner (Treasurer)
• Johan Myburgh (Vice-Chair)
• Galvin Lloyd (Secretary)
• Peta Kennedy
• Anne Droomer
• William Keenan
• Penny Wieffering Administrator (non-executive)

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