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SUMMARY:Illustrated presentation in SWAKOPMUND by Coleen Mannheimer
DESCRIPTION:18h00 in the Swakopmund Museum Lecture Hall  – Please use the side entrance \nAll welcome \nHosted by the Swakopmund Scientific Society and the Botanical Society. \nColeen Mannheimer will share her abundant knowledge and you can be sure it will be interesting\, informative and fun! \nContact Coleen on 081 127 2820  or Diana on 081 128 9031 \nRefreshments will be available afterwards. \nDonations towards expenses would be appreciated.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/illustrated-presentation-in-swakopmund-by-coleen-mannheimer/
CATEGORIES:Illustrated talks
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SUMMARY:Illustrated presentation by Barb Curtis
DESCRIPTION:Due to the many holidays in May\, no new presentation will be given. However\, on our usual third Thursday\, Barb will repeat a presentation that she has given previously: “Plants that greet you” – Some plants stand out because of a striking feature. Others require a bit more attention. It is helpful to know the characteristics of various families. Barb will introduce you to some of the most important families\, explaining how to recognise them.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/barb-curtis-will-repeat-one-of-her-previous-presentations/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Illustrated talks
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SUMMARY:Illustrated Talk: "Nature's Hidden Wealth" by Frances Chase
DESCRIPTION:Discovering Nature’s Hidden Wealth \nNamibia’s woodlands are more than timber\, they are rich in non-timber forest products (NTFPs) that sustain rural communities\, preserve cultural traditions\, and support biodiversity. From Devil’s Claw and Marula to Mopane worms\, these resources provide food\, medicine\, alternative income\, and resilience to climate change. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/illustrated-presentation-by-frances-chase/
CATEGORIES:Illustrated talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20261015T190000
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SUMMARY:Tree Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:It gives us great pleasure to invite you to join us as we celebrate ARBOR DAY with our annual Tree Awards ceremony “CELEBRATING TREES”. These awards highlight the importance of protecting our indigenous trees. \nWhen: Thursday\, 15 October 2026\nWhere: National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI). 8 Orban Street\, Windhoek \nPROGRAMME \n• Introduction of awardees  \n• Meet the Tree of the Year \n• Announcement of the winners of the ‘30th Anniversary T-shirt Design Competition’  \n• Handing over of certificates \n• Refreshments \nCOME & JOIN US TO CELEBRATE OUR NATURAL HERITAGE – ALL ARE WELCOME!
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/tree-awards-2026/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Annual Tree Awards,Designated days,Illustrated talks
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