- Kirstenbosch
- Hantam
- Karoo Desert
- Harold Porter
- Free State
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Walter Sisulu
- Lowveld
- Pretoria
Kirstenbosch
Cape Town
Hantam
Nieuwoudtville
Karoo Desert
Worcester
Harold Porter
Betty's Bay
Free State
Bloemfontein
KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg
Walter Sisulu
Roodepoort
Lowveld
Nelspruit
Pretoria
Brummeria
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19 July 2017 - Biodiversity and Waste Holiday Art workshop
What happens to all our litter and waste? Could we reduce, reuse or recycle it? Learners aged 10 - 12 will enjoy a walk in...
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19 June 2017
SANBI has the pleasure of hosting the Southern African Bat Conference, at Kirstenbosch Gardens in the Centre for Biodiversity Conservation Building, from 4 – 6th October 2017. The conference aims to bring together researchers, students, ecological consultants, bat groups and statutory and non-statutory organisations. The first day is dedicated to the topic of bats and wind energy, and the next two days will be will be a combination of talks and workshops on other more general bat conservation, ecological and evolutionary topics.Read more
19 June 2017
The Forum will allow the biodiversity planning community of practice to explore how our work links or could link with other spatial planning initiatives including planning for protected area buffers.Read more
14 June 2017
During this expedition I got to work alongside some of the country’s top marine scientists and observe the use the ROV, diving to depths of up to 230 metres. During these exciting dives, I was blown away by the complex diversity of marine life-forms.Read more
29 May 2017
This keyhole garden is made from recyclable material, which promotes environmental sustainability and food security, if used in permaculture gardening.Read more
Plants of the week
This elusive shrublet is a localized species with a restricted natural habitat. Not too many people have seen this dainty plant, which makes it extremely special indeed. It has yellow flowers, with reddish maroon bracts protecting the petals. Its prostrate habit and nodding flowers, make this an interesting plant for a rockery or perhaps a hanging basket.
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A cormous plant with beautiful, variously spotted, pink, red or purple flowers on a white background, in summer.
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Aardvarks have strong claws on each of their spade-like feet, which, along with the fact that their hind legs are longer than their front legs, assist with their burrowing habit.
Read moreQuick Quiz!
A 10th SANBI National Botanical Garden, Kwelera NBG, is currently being developed.
In which province will this new Garden be located?
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