Date: September 30, 2026Time: 5:30 pmLocation: NASSAU Centre, Groote Schuur High School, 77 Palmyra Rd, Newlands, Cape TownRSVP hereWith its dramatic rocky landscapes and diverse attractions, the Cederberg is one of the Western Cape’s best-loved getaways. Just 300 km from Cape Town, this easily accessible mountain sanctuary offers adventure and discovery for nature lovers and […]
Date: September 26, 2026Time: 10:30 amLocation: Harold Porter National Botanical Garden, Cnr Clarence Drive & Broadwith Rd, Betty’s BayRSVP hereDavid Bristow and Tony Makin cannot wait to amaze and entertain you with images and stories about the background, backstories, and back road adventures of the Cederberg. Such as … who was there first, what those […]
Date: September 19, 2026Time: 10:00 amLocation: Fish Hoek LibraryRSVP hereJohn Manning will be in conversation with Pippa Smith of The Book Revue about his newest book, Bulbs of the Fynbos, an essential photographic guide celebrating 355 of the Cape Floristic Region’s most striking species in the world’s undisputed bulb capital. Bring money for the book […]
Date: September 2, 2026Time: 10:30 amLocation: Online via ZoomRSVP hereExplore the fascinating world of mushrooms and fungi – from edible and poisonous species to unusual and extraordinary forms – and discover their diversity and important relationships with plants. Gary B Goldman is an amateur mycologist, and active on a variety of online mycology forums. Known as […]
Date: August 5, 2026Time: 10:30 amLocation: Online via ZoomRSVP hereDuring this talk, author of the brand-new African Snakes – Behaviour & Biology, Marcel van Driel, will take you into the secret world of ambush hunting. Vipers are among the most highly specialised predators in the snake world. But how do they select the perfect ambush […]
Date: July 23, 2026Time: 6:00 pmLocation: Hyde Park Corner, Jan Smuts Ave & Winnie Mandela Dr, Craighall, JohannesburgRSVP hereJoin author Eddie Germiquet for a fascinating presentation on the origins and meanings of South Africa's bird names. Drawing on Greek and Latin, indigenous languages, mythology, and the lives of explorers and naturalists, Eddie brings to life […]
Date: July 25, 2026Time: 10:30 amLocation: Random Harvest Country Cottages, Plot 57, Kontiki Road, MuldersdriftRSVP hereJoin renowned landscaper, botanical artist and author Elsa Pooley for an engaging visual presentation on how to unlock the full potential of South African Indigenous Garden Plants – The Gardener's Guide. South African Indigenous Garden Plants – The Gardener's Guide […]
Date: July 1, 2026Time: 10:30 amLocation: Online via ZoomRSVP hereThe scientific names of birds, although important, often remain a mystery as to their meaning and application. Why does the Sandgrouse belong to the genus Pterocles literally meaning 'Splendid wing' and why is the Brown-backed Honeybird called Prodotiscus regulus literally 'Little betraying prince'? A treasure trove […]
Date: June 25, 2026Time: 6:00 pmLocation: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden – Old Mutual HallRSVP hereJoin leading botanists John Manning and Dee Snijman for a visual presentation on their new book, Bulbs of the Fynbos. Home to more than 1 200 species of bulbous plants, the Cape Floristic Region is the undisputed bulb capital of the […]
Date: June 27, 2026Time: 10:30 amLocation: Harold Porter Book & Craft Shop, Harold Porter National Botanical Garden, Cnr Clarence Drive & Broadwith Rd, Betty’s BayRSVP hereJoin leading botanists John Manning and Dee Snijman for a visual presentation on their new book, Bulbs of the Fynbos. Home to more than 1 200 species of bulbous plants, […]
