Date: June 18, 2026Time: 5:30 pmLocation: Botanical Society of South Africa Kirstenboch Branch, Old Mutual Conference Centre, Gate 1 Kirstenbosch National Botanical GardenRSVP hereJoin Don Pinnock for a conversation with Sally Andrew about the fifth book in her internationally acclaimed Tannie Maria series, Wild Things Never Die. Not only is Tannie Maria navigating her love […]
Date: May 6, 2026Time: 10:30 amLocation: Online via ZoomRSVP hereAfrica is home to just one penguin species — the African Penguin — now the most endangered of all. With threats including food shortages, climate change, pollution, predation and disease, they could be functionally extinct by 2035. This talk explores how SANCCOB is working to protect […]
Date: April 1, 2026Time: 10:30 amLocation: Online via ZoomRSVP hereDiscover the story of Etosha National Park – from the formation of the iconic Etosha Pan to the park’s striking landscapes and abundant wildlife. Explore the vital role its many waterholes play, gain insight into park management, and get practical tips for visitors. Willie Olivier has […]
Date: March 21, 2026Time: 10:30 amLocation: Harold Porter Book & Craft Shop, Harold Porter National Botanical Garden, Cnr Clarence Drive & Broadwith Rd, Betty’s BayRSVP hereJoin Tim Lundy for the launch of the newly revised edition of this hiking classic. Having re-walked every route to update this bestselling guide, Tim shares practical hiking tips, essential […]
Date: March 4, 2026Time: 10:30 amLocation: Online via ZoomRSVP hereJoin Tim Lundy as he traces his journey from early hikes with his father to revising and updating this hiking classic. He shares memorable stories from the past, his path to becoming a mountain guide and search-and-rescue volunteer, lessons learned, and insights into trail building and creating new […]
Date: February 26, 2026Time: 5:30 pmLocation: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden – Old Mutual HallRSVP hereJoin Tim Lundy for the launch of the newly revised edition of this hiking classic. Having re-walked every route to update this bestselling guide, Tim shares practical hiking tips, essential mountain safety advice, and stories from a lifetime on the trail […]
Date: February 4, 2026Time: 10:30 amLocation: Online via ZoomRSVP hereA look at how humans have 'read' the sky: finding pattern, order, narrative and guidance in the stars. Auke will share several cultural readings and set them alongside the astronomical sky of 2026, showing how meaning and observation intersect. Auke Slotegraaf is a psychohistorian (the mathematical […]
Date: December 3, 2025Time: 10:30 amLocation: Online via ZoomRSVP hereDrawing from her extensive work on plants and insects, Lynn will share how proven plant selection can support herbivores, restore soil health, and rebuild the intricate food webs that make biodiversity thrive. Whether you are managing large tracts of land or just starting with a bee […]
Date: November 13, 2025Time: 6:00 pmLocation: Exclusive Books Hyde Park, Hyde Park Corner, Jan Smuts Ave & Winnie Mandela Dr, Craighall, JohannesburgRSVP hereLions are magnificent, beautiful, and under threat. Fifty years ago, they roamed most of Africa’s savannas. In 1970, there were about 92,000 of them; today, there are closer to 23,000. The Last Lions […]
Date: November 5, 2025Time: 10:30 amLocation: Online via ZoomRSVP hereJoin Elsa for an inspiring talk that celebrates the extraordinary diversity of South Africa’s indigenous garden plants. With the new mega guide in hand, she’ll share expert advice on what to plant where — from bulbs and fynbos to trees and succulents — helping gardeners of […]
