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
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 Society to participate. Members may submit up to three artworks, plus you will also be allowed to put 4 works in the portfolio stand – maximum 4 portfolios. Members submit their best works, it is their own choice. This self-selected exhibition is particularly advantageous to new members within the Society, to have the opportunity to show and sell their work, sometimes for the very first time. It gives the confidence to submit works to all SASA’s other prestigious exhibitions.
Jeremy Day, International Artist and Senior Fellow of SASA will be opening the exhibition at 6.30pm on Friday 16th August.
The Exhibition will be held at the Richard Crowie Hall, Entrance B, Kirstenbosch Gardens, daily from 10h00 – 17h00.
For further information please contact The South African Society of Artists secretary, Liz Pearson, on (021) 671 8941 or email secretary@sasa-artists.co.za
Entry fees:
Free entry to our exhibition but garden entry fees apply.
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
The festival aims to attract more succulent enthusiasts and create awareness of water wise plant as well as to identify invasive species for the broader public. The festival is open for all succulent lovers including the younger enthusiasts. There will be a rare and beautiful informal succulent show/display and awards certificates to the winners and the runners up. Food stall will be available. There will be 30 exhibitors with succulent plants for sale. Exhibitors such as Gariep Nursery and Flora SA.
Entrance Fee: R20 00 per adult and R10.00 per learner
Enquiries: Leatitia 0726899654
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
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden invites families, couples and groups to come and experience a magical garden wonderland with rainbow lights. Visitors will walk through a 500m trail of the botanical garden lit up with thousands of lights. The event will exhibit various Christmas statues, the enchanted forest of magnificent lights, artificial snow flakes, music and fun family activities.
Ticket bookings will open soon.
Tickets range from R55 – R1000
NOTE : There will be no show on Monday 29 July – Thursday 01 August.
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
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 they will use their imagination and common household waste to create a model of a creature they saw in the garden.
The workshop costs R60 per child (pre-booking and pre-payment are essential).
Enquiries:
Lungiswa Magadlela or Jackie Loni
Tel.: 021 799 8670
E-mail: l.magadlela@sanbi.org.za
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 Abbott
Tel: 021 4656440
E-mail: cathya@wol.co.za
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 in order to access the talk.
Enquiries:
e mail: cathya@wol.co.za/
Tel: 021 4656440
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 indigenous flora. At the info desk, ask about the free 90 minute guided tours, or simply grab a map and go your own way.
To begin your adventure, start with The Conservatory – a desert house with a majestic baobab tree in its centre, succulent treasures and ‘weird’ welwitschias – also known as ‘tweeblaarkanniedood’. Then take a walk on the wild side towards the Tree Canopy Walkway (aka ‘The Boomslang‘) and tell the kids to be on the lookout for birds and dinosaurs (well, life-sized sculptures of them anyway!) lurking behind giant cycads in the Cycad Amphitheatre.
Walking further up, you’ll spot different species of flowering proteas. Near Gate 2, you can see some of the healing plants in the Useful Plants Garden, explore with your nose in the Fragrance Garden and appreciate the beauty of African art in the Sculpture Garden.
It’s best to make a day of it, so pack a picnic or head over to Moyo and feast from the hearty winter menu, which offers favourites such as flambéed kudu fillet, vegan shakshouka and moyo mousse with a twist. A special kids menu is also available, all to be enjoyed next to one of the cosy fireplaces.
Attached is Moyo Restaurant Kirstenbosch’s activities programme for the school holidays.
Over the last few years Capital Craft Beer Festival has established itself as an indispensable part of the Pretoria social calendar not to be missed as 10 000 beer and music lovers congregate in the beautiful natural scenery offered by the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens. This event sets the bar for the industry with over 40 brewers present, ample entertainment available and a massive variety of food to choose from. Don’t miss out on this spectacular event.
Capital Craft Beer Fest promises to be a well-executed and unforgettable experience.
What to expect
- 3 stages
- Over 40 brewers
- Over 200 beers on tap
- Over 20 food stalls
- Educational stalls
- Drinks for non beer drinkers
- Non alcoholic drinks
- Kids area
- Beautiful venue
- Safe parking
- Bus route from Hatfield
- Gautrain to Venue and back
- Rugby on a big screen
all tickets include a branded beer mug with a festival brochure
R120 – Early bird phase one – SOLD OUT
R140 – Early bird phase two – Limited amount
R160 – General access online ticket
R200 – At the gates
Compulsory for 2 – 12 year old kids that attend the festival
R100 – Clamber Club ticket without lunch
R130 – Clamber Club ticket with lunch
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 mediums and styles. This exhibition allows each artist to showcase their beautiful works of art.
Entry fees:
Free entry to our exhibition but garden entry fees apply.
Contact details:
Glenda Chambers
Cel.: 082 2222 820
e mail: artsa@mweb.co.za
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
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.
This book provides a comprehensive natural historical overview of Maputaland, covering subjects such as: early explorers and inhabitants, topography and hydrology, climate, geology, soils, effect of fires, the biotic environment and vegetation.
The sand forest of Maputaland is discussed in detail, with information about the differences between the various forest types, the soils of the sand forest, allelopathy, the origin of sand forest, the surrounding vegetation, as well as the fauna and flora of the sand forest.
Information about the fauna and flora of the Maputaland Sand Forest is given in a narrative format, where interesting plants and animals are discussed in chapters titled, amongst others, ‘The magical ordeal tree’, ‘Torches in the forest’, ‘Sherbets and bushbabies’, ‘The deadman’s tree’, ‘Climbers and owls’ and ‘The winged-fruited ones’.
Information is also provided about marine sediments and fossils, as well as about accommodation, reserves and leopards of the region. Information for plants and animals discussed includes a short description, the scientific and vernacular names (and origin or meanings of these names), as well as interesting uses and interactions.
For more information: sanbibookshop@sanbi.org.za