Award winning designer of flora exhibits, will present an illustrated talk on Mountains of Abundance the Gold Award Kirstenbosch Stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019. Entry fees: Price at the door: Adults-R70; SA Students (with card)-R40; Children (6 - 17 years)-R20; Under 6 years-Free Garden entry ticket or BotSoc membership card is required […]
Room to grow: Wednesday Talks
19 June 2019 - Leon Kluge - Chelsea Flower Show 2019 Designer : Floral Exhibits 03 July 2019 - Clare Burgess - Working as landscape architect – more travel and trees stories Landscape Architect 17 July 2019 - Hayley McLellan - Talking trash in plastic free July Environmental Campaigner 31 July 2019 - Alan Channing […]
Room to grow Wednesday talk with Otto Schmidt
Bird lover and photographer, Otto Schmidt, will present an illustrated talk on “Costa Rica – A Central American Birding Paradise". Entry fees: Free entry to our Wednesday talk but garden entry fees applies Enquires: Cathy Abbott e mail: cathya@wol.co.za/ Tel: 021 4656440
Heaven & Hills MTB
There are different routes that will suite people of all fitness levels. The 35km and 60km MTB trails will go through the garden. There will be wine and beer stalls as well as food stalls. Fee: Check the advert for the pricing structure Online entries: www.pedalpower.org.za For more information contact Worcester Tourism: 076 200 8742 or […]
Art SA Exhibition
Only Invited South African artists will be exhibiting at this exhibition which starts on the 7th June - 11th August 2019. Hanging day will be on the morning of 7th June. Each invited professional artist will have two stands and be able to have their own portfolio stand. This show will host a variety of […]
Room to Grow Wednesday talk with Karen Woodcock
Karen Woodcock, PR and Events Coordinator, Groot Constantia Estate will present an illustrated talk on "Groot Constantia". Entry fees: Free entry to our Wednesday talk but garden entry fees applies. Enquires: Cathy Abbott e mail: cathya@wol.co.za/ Tel: 021 4656440
Publication launch: The sand forest of Maputaland
Maputaland in the northeast corner of KwaZulu-Natal lies at the southern end of one of the largest coastal plains in Africa. It is a beautiful area and incredibly species rich, with high levels of plant and animal endemism. The sand forest of Maputaland is especially unique in its biological diversity, geological history and vegetation dynamics. […]
Art Portfolio Exhibition
Art Portfolio is hosting an exhibition of paintings by twenty-two established artists. The work features landscape, still-life, fynbos, and figures. Entry fees: Free entry to our exhibition but garden entry fees apply. Contact details: Tel.: 021 799 8621
Wednesday talk with Dominic Marchard
Dominic Marchard, Beekeeper and Head of the Honeybee Foundation will present an illustrated talk on “Honey Bees for food security and job creation ". 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
Free Entry at Kirstenbosch for “iNatters” participating in the City Nature Challenge
Visitors to Kirstenbosch who are actively participating in the City Nature Challenge will enjoy free access to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden for the whole day, if they can show proof of their activity on iNaturalist Your free pass to Kirstenbosch will be to present your smartphone at the Entrance gates, showing that you have loaded […]
Easter Egg Hunt for kids
Would you resist to let your child participate in the Easter Egg hunt at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden for free. Yes free. Only the normal admission fee apply. The Easter egg hunt will be the fun activity to preoccupy kids over the Easter holidays compliments of Cadbury SA. To participate you need to […]
Room to grow Wednesday Talk
Environmental Interpretation Officer at Kirstenbosch, Alice Notten, will present an illustrated talk on “BIRDS,BEES & BUTTERFLIES “ A look at the fauna that live and feed among the flora of Kirstenbosch. Enquiries Cathy Abbott Tel : 021 4656440 Cell : 072 2012535 E mail: cathya@wol.co.za
Oyama Bonsai Kai Show
On display at Kirstenbosch's Richard Crowie Hall over the Easter Weekend will be a collection of trees grown by members of Oyama Bonsai Kai. The club meets monthly in Plumstead and offers a friendly environment for people to get together and learn more about bonsai with interesting demonstrations, talks, workshops and friendly experienced members always […]
Easter Turnfest
The Western Cape Woodturners Association (WCWA) will once again be demonstrating their skills and artistry over the Easter weekend at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. A number of pieces turned during the demonstrations will be available for visitors to take home, in exchange for a donation to a good cause. In addition, there will be an […]
Kirstenbosch Plant Fair
Amazing Aromatics - over 10,000 indigenous plants on sale - Kirstenbosch horts to give advice - plant and garden products - food stalls - kids activities Entry fee: R10.00 and under 12 years is for free