Kirstenbosch

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

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

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 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

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

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 […]

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