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SUMMARY:An illustrated talk by Dr Morteza DJAMALI on the hidden diversity of liverworts\, primitive plants inhabiting ephemeral wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Discovering the hidden part of plant biodiversity in drylands; the case  of the liverwort family of Riellaceae. An illustrated talk by Dr Morteza DJAMALI from CNRS\, France. \nThis will be on the fourth Thursday of October (not the usual third)\, 24th of October.  Usual time\, 19h00. NBRI lecture room. \nAbstract: New plant taxa are continuously discovered worldwide at the species\, genus\, and family levels.  Liverworts are descendants of some of the first plants to move from water onto land. They are very simple\, tiny plants\, generally restricted to wetter environments.  Here\, we present an example of one of the least-known liverwort families\, the Riellaceae\, which is native to semi-arid and Mediterranean bioclimatic regions of the world\, characterised by a marked seasonal rainfall regime. Almost all species  are part of the ‘hidden biodiversity’ in that they grow and expand rapidly within specific wetland environments in arid and semi-arid regions. Only the search for their spores buried in sediments and their cultivation in laboratory greenhouses can help unravel their presence in many seasonal wetlands. However\, such seasonal wetlands are threatened in many parts of the world due to both global climate change and anthropogenic activities. Scientists believe that many Riellaceae species have yet to be discovered. With one recorded species already identified\, Namibia\, characterised by its arid climate and numerous ephemeral and seasonal wetlands\, is one of the potential countries harbouring multiple species of  Riellaceae.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/an-illustrated-talk-by-dr-morteza-djamali-on-the-hidden-diversity-of-liverworts-primitive-plants-inhabiting-ephemeral-wetlands/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Illustrated talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20241011T173000
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SUMMARY:Tree Awards 2024
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to celebrate Arbor Day with us\, and honour people who have gone out of their way to protect and promote Namibia’s valuable woody plants\, at the annual Tree Awards ceremony. \nWhere: National Botanical Research Institute\, 8 Orban Street (up the hill from Windhoek High School) \nWhen: Friday 11 October 2024 \nProgramme: 17h30 – Introduction of award recipients plus Tree of the Year 2024\, followed by “Celebrating Trees”\, an illustrated talk by Barb Curtis on Namibia’s “Big Five” trees and the importance of indigenous trees.  In the lecture room.  \n18h30 – Hand out of certificates & planting of a tree in the Botanic Garden \n19h30 – Sundowners and refreshments in the garden
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/tree-awards-2024/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Annual Tree Awards,Illustrated talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240912T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240912T200000
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SUMMARY:Illustrated presentation on plant poaching by Karen Nott
DESCRIPTION:A presentation on the recent and sudden upsurge in poaching of succulent plants from Namibia. Karen will give an overview of the legal instruments protecting these plants as well as explaining the joint strategies that law enforcement agencies are implementing to counter these illegal activies. Some examples of the information and training being provided to stakeholders will be shared. \nNBRI Lecture Room\, 8 Orban street. \nAll are welcome. Refreshments will be available \nEnquiries: Barb Curtis 081 222 8686; nambotsoc@gmail.com.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/illustrated-presentation-on-plant-poaching-by-karen-nott/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Illustrated talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240822T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T094052
CREATED:20241030T094410Z
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SUMMARY:Illustrated presentation on wild spinach by Fransiska Kangombe
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: Owing to a clash with the NSS AGM on our usual 3rd Thursday\, our talk for August will be on the 4th Thursday\, 22 August.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/illustrated-presentation-on-wild-spinach-by-fransiska-kangombe/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Illustrated talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240620T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240620T200000
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SUMMARY:Illustrated presentation: The Future of the Botanic Garden
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an important presentation on \nThursday 20 June at 19h00. National Botanical Research Institute\, 8 Orban Street. \n“The Future of the Botanic Garden”  by Malan Lindeque and Team \nThe Botanic Garden is included in the future Windhoek Nature Reserve and a first Management Plan is being drawn up. The Botanical Society has been invited to participate in these discussions. There will be discussion\, thoughts and ideas called for and questions answered. \nWe need to make our voice heard! Do come along and be a part of the discussion. \nRefreshments will be available afterwards. \nThe management plan can be downloaded here. Tip: go to the navigation pane\, click on Index and follow the sections of interest to you. The document is very long.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/illustrated-presentation-the-future-of-the-botanic-garden/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Illustrated talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240516T190000
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SUMMARY:Illustrated presentation on Tumbleweeds\, Boophone
DESCRIPTION:Annekie Joubert and Fritz Grosse-Weischede will talk about their work on Boophone\, commonly called the century plant or tumbleweed. \nThursday 16 May \nTime: 19h00  \nNational Botanic Research Institute\, 8 Orban Street \nRefreshments will be available afterwards \nAll welcome
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/illustrated-presentation-on-tumbleweeds-boophone/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Illustrated talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240506T193000
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SUMMARY:Extraordinary Illustrated Talk on Baobabs\, Adansonia digitata
DESCRIPTION:Illustrated Talk:  “Baobab: from Zero to Hero” by Gus le Breton \nMONDAY 6 May \nNB 19h30 – this is later than our usual talks\, and on a Monday.  \nNational Botanic Research Institute\, 8 Orban Street \nRefreshments will be available afterwards
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/extraordinary-illustrated-talk-on-baobabs-adansonia-digitata/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Illustrated talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240215T190000
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SUMMARY:Test your knowledge with Barb Curtis!
DESCRIPTION:Join Barb Curtis for an informal quiz on what’s to be seen after the rains. \nNBRI\, Windhoek 19h00
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/test-your-knowledge-with-barb-curtis/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Illustrated talks
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