The Constantiaberg Art Society is holding their 2019 Spring Exhibition from Monday the 9th to Wednesday the 25th of September, from 9.30am to 5.30pm daily in the Richard Crowie Hall at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. The work of over 70 members will be on show. The exhibition will be opened by versatile artist Paul Birchall at […]
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden events 2019/20
Date Event Ticket prices 07 Sept Day Market (Normal garden entrance fees) Night market with live entertainment by: Dirk van der Westhuizen Time: 18:30 – 22:00 www.miid.co.za Adults: R55 Scholars (grades 1-12): R15 University students: R30 Children under 6: Free of charge Adults: R60 Pensioners: R50 Scholars 6-18: […]
The Cape Clivia Club Exhibition
The Cape Clivia Club will hold a display of clivia in all varieties, forms and colours. Advice will be freely given to persons interested in growing Clivia and plants and seed will be available for sale. Entry fees: Free entry to our exhibition but garden entry fees apply. Enquiries Christine Baister Tel.: 084 509 2329 […]
Wednesday talk with Eben Olderwagen
Eben Olderwagen, Environmental Manager at Vergelegen Estate will present an illustrated talk on “Positive effects of Alien clearing in the Western Cape”. Entry fees: Free entry to our Wednesday talk but garden entry fees applies Enquiries Cathy Abbott E-mail: cathya@wol.co.za/ Tel: 021 465 6440
South African Society of Artists Exhibition
Members’ 2 Exhibition: 16 August – 5 September 2019: All Members of The South African Society of Artists can still take advantage of the Members’ 2 Exhibition which starts on the 16th August – 5th September 2019. Hanging day will be on the morning of 16th August. This exhibition allows each member of the […]
Wednesday talk with John Rogers
Dr. John Rogers, geologist and author, will present an illustrated talk on “Geological adventures in the Western Cape: Unlocking the secrets of its scenery”. Entry fees Free entry to our Wednesday talk but garden entry fees applies. Enquiries Cathy Abbott E-mail: cathya@wol.co.za/ Tel: 021 465 6440
Bat Walk
Learn some facts about bats by joining us for the Bat Walk in the Pretoria National Botanical Garden, presented by the Gauteng and Northern Region Bat Interest Group (GNORBIG). The evening will start with a presentation (~ 1 hour). This will be followed by a walk through the gardens demonstrating bat capturing and the use […]
Succulent Festival
The festival aims to attract more succulent enthusiasts and create awareness of water wise plant as well as to identify invasive species for the broader public. The festival is open for all succulent lovers including the younger enthusiasts. There will be a rare and beautiful informal succulent show/display and awards certificates to the winners and […]
Christmas in July
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden invites families, couples and groups to come and experience a magical garden wonderland with rainbow lights. Visitors will walk through a 500m trail of the botanical garden lit up with thousands of lights. The event will exhibit various Christmas statues, the enchanted forest of magnificent lights, artificial snow flakes, music […]
Wednesday talk with Alan Channing
Author, Alan Channing, will present a talk on “African Frogs and Tadpoles.” in which he will illustrate the colourful and interesting diversity in African frogs. Entry fees Free entry to our Wednesday talk but garden entry fees applies. Enquiries Cathy Abbott E-mail: cathya@wol.co.za/ Tel: 021 465 6440
Room to grow Wednesday talk
Environmental Campaigner at the Two Oceans Aquarium, Hayley McLellan, will present an illustrated talk on “Home to ocean, how our choices connect us.” Entry fees: Free entry to our Wednesday talk but garden entry fees applies Enquiries: Cathy Abbott E mail: cathya@wol.co.za Tel.: 021 4656440
Proe’toria
Vanaf 09:00 tot 19:00, smaaklike kos, eksotiese drankies en veilig speelplek vir die kinders – kom loer gerus in by Proe’toria op 31 Augustus by Pretoria National Botanical Gardens. Kyk ook na die ongelooflike kunstenaars wat gaan sorg vir die vermaak! Roan Ash, Demi Lee Moore, Touch of Class, Karlien van Jaarsveld, Georgetown, Corlea, Dewald […]
Wednesday talk with Clare Burgess at Kirstenbosch
Clare Burgess, a Landscape Architect will present an illustrated talk on “Working as a landscape architect – trees as cultural symbols”. A whirlwind tour from travels around the world – getting to know heritage trees. Entry fees Free entry to our Wednesday talk but garden entry fees applies. Venue: Richard Crowie hall/Gate 2. Enquiries: Cathy […]
Kirstenbosch hosts Waste Art Workshop for kids
Gold Fields Environmental Education Centre will be hosting ‘Create a Creature’ Waste art workshop for children aged 10-12 years on Wednesday, 3 July 2019 from 09h00 – 13h00. Children will enjoy an exploratory walk into Kirstenbosch Garden, searching for and observing creatures in the forest, fynbos and rivers. On their return to the Education Centre […]
Winter Wonders with Moyo and Kirstenbosch
Kirstenbosch is holding its Winter Wonders campaign these winter school holidays. From 15 June to 8 July, children up until the age of 17 have free entry into Kirstenbosch. The Winter Wonders Special is a great opportunity for families to explore the most beautiful garden in Africa and learn more about its magnificent and meticulously-cultivated […]