FGASA

FGASA Members - Birdlife South Africa Webinar
2026-06-17 11:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
Name Changes, Splits & Surprises: Updates in Bird Taxonomy for Field Guides.
Bird names are changing, species are splitting, and taxonomy continues to evolve – so what does this mean for you as a professional guide? Join BirdLife South Africa’s John Kinghorn and Dr. Dave Ehlers-Smith for a timely and practical session unpacking the latest developments in bird taxonomy and listing.
This webinar will

impact your day-to-day guiding, species lists, and client interactions
offer clear guidance on how to stay current in a fast-moving scientific landscape
highlight the role of BirdLife South Africa’s List and Rarities Committee
support BirdLife South Africa’s collaboration with FGASA
equip you with knowledge and confidence
earn you CPD points

Members only – Register using the link provided to attend.

FGASA Gauteng Regional Meeting
2026-07-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Wanderers Sports Club, 21 North Street, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa

Exam Workshop - Free Support Session
2026-07-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Calling all guides writing their Nature Site Guide (NQF2) in August 2026.
Contact the office for link details.

FGASA SKS Dangerous Game Shoot
2026-08-01 | Moholoholo Mountain View

Annual General Meeting
2026-08-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Radisson Hotel, Hoedspruit, Zandspruit, R527, Limpopo, 1380
The Annual General meeting for the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa, all members are welcome to attend in Hoedspruit or online.
Tap the link below to attend online:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/378003773933266?p=mosaDWGLPXVfwBoxkQ

Professional guiding webinar: SATSA/FGASA
2026-09-09 12:00 - 13:00
SATSA, in partnership with FGASA and SA AIA are bringing the industry together for the first in a new webinar series exploring the future of professional guiding in South Africa.
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
⏰ 12h00 – 13h00 (SAST)
💻 Online (Zoom)
🔗Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/3wxjx3de

FGASA Lowveld Regional Meeting
2026-09-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Thornybush Nature Reserve
Calling all guides in Thornybush and surrounding areas.

FGASA Lowveld - Timbavati Regional Meeting
2026-09-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Motswari Private Game Reserve
Calling all guides in the Timbavati and surrounding areas.
