Dr. Nathan (Natie) Finkelstein, Retired Pharmacist and Phytochemist will present an illustrated talk on “Blooming Physicians” - A fascinating talk on South African plants and the doctors after whom they are named. Free entry to our Wednesday talk but garden entry fees applies. Enquires: Cathy Abbott Tel.: 021 4656440 E-mail: cathya@wol.co.za
Professional Cape Artists Exhibition at Kirstenbosch
Featuring established artists paintings, ceramics and wooden sculpture including John Cullingworth, Maurice Fears, Tinus de Jongh and James Yates. Entry fees: Free entry to our exhibition but garden entry fees apply. Enquiries: Tel.: 021 799 8621 or 021 715 6500
Wednesday talk with Mary van Blommestein
Mary van Blommestein Curator: Irma Stern Museum and University of Cape Town collection, will present an illustrated talk on “Baron von Ludwig and famous visitors to his garden. Pharmacist and plant collector who created a private garden accessible to the public in early 19th century Cape Town.” Entry fees: Free entry to our Wednesday talk […]
Art Portfolio Exhibition
Art Portfolio will be hosting the work of 21 contemporary South African artists. The paintings depict the magnificent Cape landscape fauna and flora, together with an eclectic mix of abstract, figure, and still life. Entry fees: Free entry to our exhibition but garden entry fees apply. Contact details: Tel.:021-7998621
The Galileo Open Air Movies at Kirstenbosch
The Galileo Open Air Cinema welcomes you to a unique summer activity at the renowned Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden every Wednesday and Thursday evening from October to April. Featuring all your favourite movies under a canopy of stars, from golden classics to modern day hits, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Complete with a festive […]
South African Society of Artists (SASA) Exhibition at Kirstenbosch
The South African Society of Artists (SASA) will be holding their 113th Annual Exhibition of members’ selected works from Monday the 30 September to Thursday 10th October, from 10am to 5pm daily, at the Richard Crowie Hall, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Entry to the exhibition is free but entry fees to the gardens apply. The show […]
Wednesday talk with Carol Poole
Manager: Biodiversity Research Projects (BRAM Division, SANBI, Kirstenbosch), Carol Poole, will present an illustrated talk on “National Biodiversity Assessment: the status of South Africa’s ecosystems and biodiversity. Entry fees: Free entry to our Wednesday talk but garden entry fees applies. Enquires: Cathy Abbott Tel.: 021 4656440 E-mail: cathya@wol.co.za
Cape Orchid Society Spring Show 2019
The Cape Orchid Society will host their spring show entitled ‘The Crystal Palace’. This show will be a feast for the eyes, with the orchids on display surrounded by thousands of suspended crystals, lights and greenery. Come and explore The Crystal Palace and be transported to a place of opulence and wonder. There will be […]
‘Create a Creature’ waste art workshop for children
Gold Fields Environmental Education Centre will be hosting 'Create a Creature' waste art workshop for children aged 10-12 years on Thursday, 26 September 2019 from 09h00 – 13h00. Children will enjoy an exploratory walk into Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, searching for and observing creatures in the forest, fynbos and rivers. On their return to the […]
Wednesday talk with Nomama Mei at Kirstenbosch
Nomama Mei, curator of the Kwelera National Botanical Garden in the Eastern Cape, will present an illustrated talk on the Kwelera National Botanical Garden. Nomama will tell us of its development. Entry fees: Free entry to our Wednesday talk but garden entry fees applies. Enquires: Cathy Abbott Tel.: 021 4656440 E-mail: cathya@wol.co.za
Wednesday talk with Mike Brutons at Kirstenbosch
Prof. Mike Bruton, a retired scientist and author, will present an illustrated talk on "Curator and Crusader: The Life and Work of Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer" at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Entry fees: Free entry to the Wednesday talk but garden entry fees apply.
Constantiaberg Art Society Exhibition
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 […]
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 […]