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Wednesday talk with Clare Burgess at Kirstenbosch

Date: Jul 3, 2019

Time: 10:30-11:30

Location: Kirstenbosch

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

Date: Jul 3, 2019

Time: 09h00 – 13h00

Location: Kirstenbosch

Kirstenbosch

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

Start date: Jun 15, 2019

End date: Jul 8, 2019

Time: 11:00 - 16:00

Location: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens

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 […]

Wednesday talk with Leon Kluge

Date: Jun 19, 2019

Time: 10h30 - 11h30

Location: Old mutual conference centre / Gate 1

Kirstenbosch

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

Start date: Jun 19, 2019

End date: Dec 4, 2019

Kirstenbosch

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

Date: Jun 5, 2019

Time: 10h30 - 11h30

Location: Richard Crowie Hall / Gate 2

Kirstenbosch

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

Art SA Exhibition

Start date: Jun 7, 2019

End date: Aug 11, 2019

Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm daily

Location: Richard Crowie Hall / Gate 2

Kirstenbosch

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

Date: May 22, 2019

Time: 10h30 - 11h30

Location: Richard Crowie Hall / Gate 2

Kirstenbosch

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

Art Portfolio Exhibition

Start date: May 9, 2019

End date: May 16, 2019

Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm daily

Location: Richard Crowie Hall / Gate 2

Kirstenbosch

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

Date: May 15, 2019

Time: 10h30 - 11h30

Location: Richard Crowie Hall / Gate 2

Kirstenbosch

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

Date: Apr 26, 2019

Time: 08:00-17:00

Location: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens

Kirstenbosch

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 […]

Room to grow Wednesday Talk

Date: Apr 24, 2019

Time: 10h30 - 11h30

Location: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens

Kirstenbosch

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

Start date: Apr 19, 2019

End date: Apr 22, 2019

Time: 09h00 to 16h00

Location: Richard Crowie Hall / Gate 2

Kirstenbosch

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

Start date: Apr 19, 2019

End date: Apr 22, 2019

Time: 09h00-17h00

Location: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - Old Mutual Conference Centre

Kirstenbosch

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

Start date: May 4, 2019

End date: May 5, 2019

Time: Sat: 09h00-16h00 Sun: 09h00-14h00

Location: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - stone cottages

Kirstenbosch

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

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