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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20251010T173000
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SUMMARY:Tree Awards 2025
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: Arbor Day\, Friday 10 October 2025\nWhere: National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI). 8 Orban Street\, Windhoek \nPROGRAMME\n17h30: Introduction of award recipients & Tree of the Year 2025\, followed by an illustrated talk by Barb Curtis on “Indigenous Trees to Decorate for Christmas”\n18h30: Hand out of certificates & planting of an indigenous tree in the Botanic Garden\n19h30: Sundowners and refreshments in the garden \nCOME & JOIN US TO CELEBRATE OUR NATURAL HERITAGE !
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/tree-awards-2025/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Annual Tree Awards,Designated days,Illustrated talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20251023T200000
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SUMMARY:Illustrated talk - The desert comes alive after the rain
DESCRIPTION:Illustrated talk by \nJessica Steyn \nTime: 19h00  \nNational Botanic Research Institute\, 8 Orban Street \nRefreshments will be available afterwards \nAll welcome
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/illustrated-talk-the-desert-comes-alive-after-the-rain/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Illustrated talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20260219T200000
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SUMMARY:Illustrated talk - Prof Ezekeil Kwembeya: "Rain Falling or Disappearing? Understanding Namibia’s Rainfall Mystery”
DESCRIPTION:Using data from 57 stations (2010–2020)\, the study finds Namibia’s rainfall is declining and unevenly distributed. Nearly 87% of months recorded under 50 mm\, with droughts in 2013\, 2015\, 2018\, and 2019. While Zambezi stayed relatively wet\, regions like Erongo and Karas dried. The findings stress urgent\, region-specific adaptation and water management strategies. \nTime: 19h00  \nNational Botanic Research Institute\, 8 Orban Street \nRefreshments will be available afterwards \nEnquiries: 081 248 7362 \nAll welcome!
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/illustrated-talk-topic-and-speaker-to-be-announced/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Illustrated talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20260416T200000
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SUMMARY:Illustrated presentation by Peter Tarr
DESCRIPTION:Bees and their plants in the Auas Mountains \nTime: 19h00  \nNational Botanic Research Institute\, 8 Orban Street \nRefreshments will be available afterwards \nAll welcome
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/illustrated-presentation-by-coleen-mannheimer/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Illustrated talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20260428T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20260428T200000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T124129
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SUMMARY:Barb Curtis will repeat one of her previous presentations
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.   Details to follow.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/barb-curtis-will-repeat-one-of-her-previous-presentations/
CATEGORIES:Illustrated talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T124129
CREATED:20260407T075933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T084227Z
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SUMMARY:Illustrated presentation by Frances Chase
DESCRIPTION:Watch this space for details
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/illustrated-presentation-by-frances-chase/
CATEGORIES:Illustrated talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20260716T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20260716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T124129
CREATED:20260407T080148Z
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SUMMARY:Illustrated presentation by Silke Rügheimer
DESCRIPTION:Silke will give an update on her !Nara project
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/illustrated-presentation-by-silke-rugheimer/
CATEGORIES:Illustrated talks
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