[Botanical Society Outings, Courses & Lectures] [Concerts]
[Other Events & Services]

GENERAL GARDEN TOURS

General guided tours of the Botanical Garden can be arranged for groups at a
cost of R140 per guide (with a maximum of 20 people per guide).
Normal entrance fee is payable. Telephone (011) 958-1750 to make a booking or for further information.

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BOTANICAL SOCIETY EVENTS
OUTINGS, COURSES & LECTURES

Booking for the events listed below is usually essential. All bookings and enquiries for Botanical Society events should be directed to Shanka at or (011) 958-0529 (am only)

Fees

Type of Event	Members	Non Members
Course-Full day	R150	R170
Course-Half day	R80	R100
Nocturnal Event-Presentation & Walk	R50	R65
Day time -Walk/Lecture/Outing	R30	R45

Children of 12 years and under: Half the adult price
For some outings there may be an additional charge for entrance
fees to the venue.

Booking for Botanical Society events is usually essential. All bookings and enquiries for Botanical Society events should be directed to Shanka at or (011) 958-0529 (am only). For fees applicable to these events, please see listing above.

Events

TREE IDENTIFICATION
Saturday 15 January
08:30 for 09:00

Get to know the trees in the Walter Sisulu NBG. Karin Spottiswoode, who is a very knowledgeable guide, will lead this Tree ID walk around the Botanical Garden. Booking is essential.

INTRODUCTION TO GRASSES
Saturday 22 January
07h30 for 08h00 until 16h00

A one-day course on how to identify grasses presented by Andrew Hankey at the Nestlé Environmental Education Centre at the Botanical Garden. Andrew is a Specialist Horticulturist at the Walter Sisulu NBG and is a very knowledgeable and interesting lecturer.

FREE-ME WILDLIFE REHABILITATION PROGRAMME
Saturday 29 January
09:30 for 10:00

A presentation and walk on medicinal plants with Marianna van Wyk, wife of Prof Ben-Erik van Wyk, author of the books “Medicinal Plants of SA” and “People's Plants”. Meet at the Nestlé Environmental Education Centre at the Botanical Garden. Book with Shanka.

 

BUTTERFLIES
Saturday
12 February
09h30 for 10h00

A presentation and walk at Ruimsig Entomological Reserve (close to the Botanical Garden) with Peter Roos – Lepidopterist/Entomologist. Bring along a butterfly net. Booking essential.

Nocturnal Walk BIRDS, MAMMALS & FROGS
Saturday 19 February
18:00 for 18:30

A guided night walk in the Walter Sisulu NBG with Mike Reed, a very knowledgeable and interesting lecturer, who is involved in the Krugersdorp branch of “People for Wildlife” and who helps his son run wilderness safaris in Botswana. Snacks and refreshments will be proved prior to the Walk at the Nestlé Environmental Education Centre. Booking essential.

 

FUNGI
Saturday 26 February
09:30 for 10:00

A guided walk to look for fairy rings, plant fungi, bracket fungi and forest mushrooms etc with Marieka Gryzenhout who has a PhD in Microbiology from Pretoria University. Meet at the Nestlé Environmental Education Centre at the Botanical Garden. Phone Shanka to book.

GRASS IDENTIFICATION
Saturday 5 March
08:30 for 09:00

Learn how to identify the many different species of grasses in the Botanical Garden with Karin Spottiswoode. Booking essential - phone Shanka.

MOTHS
Saturday 15 March
18:00 for 18:30

A presentation by Herman Staude followed by a walk in the Botanical Garden. Bring along a picnic supper. Booking essential – phone Shanka.

 

WONDERBOOM NATURE RESERVE
Sunday 20 March
09:00

A guided tour of the Reserve with Stan Kantor. As well as the usual Botanical Society fees, there will be an entrance fee to the Reserve of R10 for adults, R7 for children and R4 for pensioners. Booking essential – phone Shanka. Meet at the Reserve at 09:00 or at the Walter Sisulu NBG at 07:30.

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CONCERTS

SAPPI SUNDAY PICNIC CONCERTS
In association with Classic FM

Adults: R25
Senior Citizens: R15
Scholars & Students: R10
Botanical Society Members: Adults R10 / Scholars & Students R5
Children under 6: Free

Bring along your picnic basket, blanket/chairs and sun umbrella and enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon. No booking required. Concerts will be held between 13:00 and 15:00 on the following Sundays

8 May 2005
22 May 2005
29 May 2205
19 June 2005
3 July 2005
17 July 2005
31 July 2005
14 August 2005
28 August 2005
11 September 2005 & 24 September 2005
Heritage Day Evening Concert

Watch this space for more details ….

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OTHER EVENTS & SERVICES

ART IN THE GARDEN

On the last Sunday of every month (excluding December)
Come along and browse a wide range of artwork available for sale in a stunning outdoor setting. A percentage of sales go to the Botanical Society's Garden Development Fund.

30 January 2005
27 February 2005
27 March 2005
24 April 2005
29 May 2005
26 June 2005
31 July 2005
28 August 2005
25 September 2005
30 October 2005
27 November 2005
16 December (Day of Reconciliation) 2005

BAT WALK

Saturday 26 February - 18:00 for 18:30 until approx 21:00

The Bat Interest Group will host a bat walk at the Walter Sisulu NBG on Saturday evening 26 February. Come along and find out more about these fascinating creatures. Bat Detectors and Mist Nets will be used to locate, identify and/or capture Bats. After identification Bats will be released. Bring along a torch.

 Fees: R30 for adults and R15 for scholars/students. Numbers are limited so booking is essential . Contact: Nigel Fernsby 012 659 0087 /   or Sacha Peinke 072 278 1275 /

EASTER PARADE & FAMILY FUN DAY
Supported by Ceres & Pick ‘n Pay
Monday, 28 March (Family Day) 12-3 pm

Wonderful children's entertainment and fun for the whole family !

Join our Easter Parade with a Marching Band, Easter bunnies and animal characters, starting from the entrance at 12 o'clock. This will be followed by an Easter egg hunt, as well as colouring-in competitions and face-painting. There will be stage entertainment as well as a fancy dress competition with great prizes to be won. All children are encouraged to dress up, join the parade and enter the fancy-dress competition. Bring along your picnic basket, blanket and sun umbrella, as well as any old clothing for a collection for underprivileged adults and children. Entry fee R25 per adult; R15 per senior citizen; R10 per scholar/students; children under 6 free. Botanical Society members: R10 per adult & R5 for scholars/students. Tel: (011) 958-1750 or email for further information

 

TEDDY BEAR'S PICNIC
Supported by Ceres & Pick ‘n Pay
Sunday 2 October – 12:00 to 15:00

A special event for the children – loads of fun entertainment and activities with prizes to be won. Enter your Teddy Bear in our competition (categories: the cutest little bear, the great big bear, the best dressed bear and the most loved or “threadbear”. There will also be mom's & dad's competitions, jumping castles, train rides and face painting. Bring along the whole family, a picnic lunch and sun umbrella. Don't forget your “spare bear” for donation to . Activities run from 12 noon – 3 pm. Adults R25, Senior Citizens R15; Scholars & Students R10, Botanical Society members R10. Children under 6 free. No booking required. Telephone (011) 958-1750 or email for more information

 

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
Supported by Pick ‘n Pay
Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 December

Join us for a traditional Carols by Candlelight led by the Welsh Male Voice Choir of South Africa. Commencing at 19:00, you are welcome to come along early and bring your picnic. Please also bring along any old toys, clothing or tinned food for a special Christmas collection for underprivileged children. Phone (011) 958-1750 or email for further information.

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WALTER SISULU NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN
End of Malcolm Road, Poortview, Roodepoort.
Tel: (011) 958-1750. Email:

Walter Sisulu NBG