If you are looking for enthralling entertainment this summer season in Cape Town, don’t despair, the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts 2018/2019 returns on Sunday 18 November 2018 to Sunday 31 March 2019. The concert series which is hosted at a world heritage site, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, will undoubtedly be the highlight of Cape Town’s […]
SASA Members’ 2 exhibition 2018
All Members of The South African Society of Artists can still take advantage of the Members’ 2 Exhibition which starts on the 1st – 11th October 2018. Hanging day will be on the morning of 1st October. This exhibition allows each member of the Society to participate. Members may submit up to three artworks, plus […]
Cape Orchid Society’s Spring Show
Join the Cape Orchid Society in spring for their themed show ‘The Potting Shed’. This show will display a bounty of unusual and exotic orchids and for sale as well as offering members of the public an opportunity to have their orchids repotted by some of the top orchid growers in the country. Repotting will […]
Heritage Month Crazy Plant Sales
An assortment of succulents, shrubs, aloes, trees, and container plants will be sold off at ridiculously low prices of up to 50%. Entry to the garden will be free on this weekend only. Advice on gardening, plant health and general care will be provided. For details on the selection and prices of plants please click […]
Constantiaberg Art Society
Constantiaberg Art Society is holding its Spring Exhibition. There are works by 85 artists across all styles, sizes and prices. Contact details: 021 799 8621 or email constantiabergartsociety@gmail.com
National Biodiversity Stewardship Conference 2018
Theme: Sustainable land us for our shared future Purpose: To convene the National Biodiversity Stewardship community of practice through an annual conference To explore opportunities between Biodiversity Stewardship and the Biodiversity Economy To provide a platform for engagement on Biodiversity Stewardship, Land Reform and Community Conservation where they intersect To provide a platform to foster […]
Wednesday talk with Dr. John Manning
This week we have our Wednesday talk with Dr. John Manning titled "Field guide to fynbos: recent changes in the field".
Plants, People and the Environment
Director of Horticulture at the Toronto Botanical Garden, Paul Zammit, will be giving a talk on the interactive dynamics between plants, people and the environment at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden on 11 October. He is in SA as guest of several organisations amongst them the Botanical Society of SA both in the Western […]
Kwelera NBG hosts annual Coastal Clean-up Day
Kwelera National Botanical Garden (NBG) invites you to the 2nd annual Coastal Clean-up Day in support of the International Coastal Clean-up Day. Details Date: Saturday, 15 September 2018 Time: 07h30 Meeting area: Kwelera Old Ski Boat Club House, Kwelera National Botanical Garden, Eastern Cape. N.B: Please note that clean-up will take place from Kwelera River […]
South African Society of Artists’ 112th Annual Art Exhibition 2018
The South African Society of Artists (SASA) will be holding their 112th Annual Exhibition of members’ selected works.
Clivia display
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 seeds will be available for sale. Entrance to the Display is free but admission charges to the garden apply. For more information, please contact Clayton […]
Wednesday talk with Mary van Blommestein
We have our Wednesday talk with Mary van Blommestein, titled 'The world of Marie Sibylla Merian: 17th century artist and naturalist.
Comedy Picnic at KwaZulu-Natal NBG
This spring will see the first annual Pietermaritzburg Comedy Picnic held at our KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden on the 2nd of September 2018. The one of a kind show will feature comedians from all over the country. The list of comedians includes Celeste Ntuli, Thenjiwe (UK), Dawn Thandeka King (Uzalo), Simphiwe Shembe, TK Manjoro, Sifiso […]
African Bird Fair
The African Bird Fair is an annual two day event taking place on – Sat 8 – 9 Sept at the WSNBG hosted by Bird Life SA in partnership with SANBI. It is about all things birding from exhibitions of birding material such cages, feeding gadgets, books, binoculars, and paintings. There will be talks and […]
Wednesday Talk with Sue Buchanan
This Wednesday Talk will be hosted by Sue Buchanan, who will be talking about Robert Jacob Gordon 1743 - 1794: Soldier, Explorer and 'Man of Science'.