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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20241207T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20241207T104500
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SUMMARY:Guided walk in the Botanic Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the last BotSoc event of the year. \nWhen and where?\nDue to upcoming holidays\, this December walk is on the first Saturday of the month. \nUsually\, every second Saturday of the month\, from 08:00 (summer) 08:30 (winter) to 11:00 at the National Botanical Research Institute (NBR)\, 8 Orban street\, opposite WHS sports fields. \nWhat can I expect?\nA leisurely walk in the Botanic Garden; a “natural” garden. There are many benches to rest and enjoy the peace in the centre of Windhoek. Experienced guides inform about the indigenous flora of Namibia; their use\, distribution\, conservation status\, value. \nWhat should bring?\nEntry fee is N$20 for non-members; members of the Society and children have free entry. Wear walking shoes\, sunscreen and a hat\, bring water. Optional: binoculars to watch wildlife. \nOther information\nRefreshments (coffee\, tea\, muffins) are available after the walk. Donations are requested for refreshments. Relevant books (botanical) are offered for sale. T-shirts\, bags\, cards\, notepads are also on sale. Visit our Botshop pages to see the range of books and other items that we sell.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/guided-walk-in-the-botanic-garden-202412/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Guided walks in the Botanic Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20241109T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20241109T104500
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241029T125039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T073352Z
UID:782-1731139200-1731149100@botsoc.org.na
SUMMARY:Guided walk in the Botanic Garden
DESCRIPTION:When and where?\nUsually\, every second Saturday of the month\, from 08:00 (summer) 08:30 (winter) to 11:00 at the National Botanical Research Institute (NBR)\, 8 Orban street\, opposite WHS sports fields. \nWhat can I expect?\nA leisurely walk in the Botanic Garden; a “natural” garden. There are many benches to rest and enjoy the peace in the centre of Windhoek. Experienced guides inform about the indigenous flora of Namibia; their use\, distribution\, conservation status\, value. \nWhat should bring?\nEntry fee is N$20 for non-members; members of the Society and children have free entry. Wear walking shoes\, sunscreen and a hat\, bring water. Optional: binoculars to watch wildlife. \nOther information\nRefreshments (coffee\, tea\, muffins) are available after the walk. Donations are requested for refreshments. Relevant books (botanical) are offered for sale. T-shirts\, bags\, cards\, notepads are also on sale. Visit our Botshop pages to see the range of books and other items that we sell.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/guided-walk-in-the-botanic-garden_202411/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Guided walks in the Botanic Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20241024T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20241024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T090216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063150Z
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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:20241012T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20241012T104500
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T091217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T153207Z
UID:793-1728720000-1728729900@botsoc.org.na
SUMMARY:Spring in the Garden: Guided walk in the Botanic Garden
DESCRIPTION:When and where?\nUsually\, every second Saturday of the month\, from 08:00 (summer) 08:30 (winter) to 11:00 at the National Botanical Research Institute (NBR)\, 8 Orban street\, opposite WHS sports fields. \nWhat can I expect?\nA leisurely walk in the Botanic Garden; a “natural” garden. There are many benches to rest and enjoy the peace in the centre of Windhoek. Experienced guides inform about the indigenous flora of Namibia; their use\, distribution\, conservation status\, value. \nWhat should bring?\nEntry fee is N$20 for non-members; members of the Society and children have free entry. Wear walking shoes\, sunscreen and a hat\, bring water. Optional: binoculars to watch wildlife. \nOther information\nRefreshments (coffee\, tea\, muffins) are available after the walk. Donations are requested for refreshments. Relevant books (botanical) are offered for sale. T-shirts\, bags\, cards\, notepads are also on sale. Visit our Botshop pages to see the range of books and other items that we sell.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/guided-walk-in-the-botanic-garden-202410/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Guided walks in the Botanic Garden
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20241011T173000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20241011T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T092418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063309Z
UID:805-1728667800-1728667800@botsoc.org.na
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T093845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063728Z
UID:819-1728604800-1728691199@botsoc.org.na
SUMMARY:Arbor Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Many countries\, including Namibia\, actively participate in planting trees on Arbor Day. Arbor Day is usually celebrated in spring; in Namibia we celebrate it on the second Friday in October.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/arbor-day-2024/
CATEGORIES:Designated days
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241008
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T091857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063938Z
UID:796-1728259200-1728345599@botsoc.org.na
SUMMARY:World Habitat Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of our habitats\, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. The Day is also intended to remind the world that we all have the power and the responsibility to shape the future of our cities and towns.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/world-habitat-day-2024/
CATEGORIES:Designated days
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240928T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T093530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063317Z
UID:815-1727510400-1727532000@botsoc.org.na
SUMMARY:Plant Sales Day
DESCRIPTION:Meet Botsoc at Namib Trees Nursery\, 41 Berg Street\, Klein Windhoek. (Home of the Wilde Eend Bistro)\, on Saturday 28 September. Namib Trees specialises in indigenous trees and succulents. Plants will be less 10% on the day\, and 10% of the proceeds will go to Botsoc. Books on plants\, T-shirts\, golf shirts and cards will also be on sale. Come and stock up for the rapidly approaching festive season. Even if you don’t want to buy anything\, come along for a hotdog\, a colddrink and a chat. See you there!!
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/plant-sales-day/
LOCATION:41 Berg Street\, Namib Trees\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Plant Sales
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240914T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240914T104500
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T102055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063325Z
UID:887-1726300800-1726310700@botsoc.org.na
SUMMARY:Guided walk in the Botanic Garden
DESCRIPTION:When and where?\nUsually\, every second Saturday of the month\, from 08:00 (summer) 08:30 (winter) to 11:00 at the National Botanical Research Institute (NBR)\, 8 Orban street\, opposite WHS sports fields. \nWhat can I expect?\nA leisurely walk in the Botanic Garden; a “natural” garden. There are many benches to rest and enjoy the peace in the centre of Windhoek. Experienced guides inform about the indigenous flora of Namibia; their use\, distribution\, conservation status\, value. \nWhat should bring?\nEntry fee is N$20 for non-members; members of the Society and children have free entry. Wear walking shoes\, sunscreen and a hat\, bring water. Optional: binoculars to watch wildlife. \nOther information\nRefreshments (coffee\, tea\, muffins) are available after the walk. Donations are requested for refreshments. Relevant books (botanical) are offered for sale. T-shirts\, bags\, cards\, notepads are also on sale. Visit our Botshop pages to see the range of books and other items that we sell.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/guided-walk-in-the-botanic-garden-202409/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Guided walks in the Botanic Garden
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240912T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T094214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063335Z
UID:822-1726167600-1726171200@botsoc.org.na
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T094542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T064052Z
UID:829-1725148800-1725235199@botsoc.org.na
SUMMARY:Deadline for Tree Awards 2024 nominations
DESCRIPTION:This is a call for nominations for the annual Tree Awards for 2024.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/deadline-for-tree-awards-2024-nominations/
CATEGORIES:Annual Tree Awards
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240822T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T094410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063343Z
UID:826-1724353200-1724356800@botsoc.org.na
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240810T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240810T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T101949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063354Z
UID:885-1723278600-1723287600@botsoc.org.na
SUMMARY:Guided walk in the Botanic Garden
DESCRIPTION:When and where?\nUsually\, every second Saturday of the month\, from 08:00 (summer) 08:30 (winter) to 11:00 at the National Botanical Research Institute (NBR)\, 8 Orban street\, opposite WHS sports fields. \nWhat can I expect?\nA leisurely walk in the Botanic Garden; a “natural” garden. There are many benches to rest and enjoy the peace in the centre of Windhoek. Experienced guides inform about the indigenous flora of Namibia; their use\, distribution\, conservation status\, value. \nWhat should bring?\nEntry fee is N$20 for non-members; members of the Society and children have free entry. Wear walking shoes\, sunscreen and a hat\, bring water. Optional: binoculars to watch wildlife. \nOther information\nRefreshments (coffee\, tea\, muffins) are available after the walk. Donations are requested for refreshments. Relevant books (botanical) are offered for sale. T-shirts\, bags\, cards\, notepads are also on sale. Visit our Botshop pages to see the range of books and other items that we sell.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/guided-walk-in-the-botanic-garden-202408/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Guided walks in the Botanic Garden
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240713T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240713T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T101828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063405Z
UID:883-1720859400-1720868400@botsoc.org.na
SUMMARY:Guided walk in the Botanic Garden
DESCRIPTION:When and where?\nUsually\, every second Saturday of the month\, from 08:00 (summer) 08:30 (winter) to 11:00 at the National Botanical Research Institute (NBR)\, 8 Orban street\, opposite WHS sports fields. \nWhat can I expect?\nA leisurely walk in the Botanic Garden; a “natural” garden. There are many benches to rest and enjoy the peace in the centre of Windhoek. Experienced guides inform about the indigenous flora of Namibia; their use\, distribution\, conservation status\, value. \nWhat should bring?\nEntry fee is N$20 for non-members; members of the Society and children have free entry. Wear walking shoes\, sunscreen and a hat\, bring water. Optional: binoculars to watch wildlife. \nOther information\nRefreshments (coffee\, tea\, muffins) are available after the walk. Donations are requested for refreshments. Relevant books (botanical) are offered for sale. T-shirts\, bags\, cards\, notepads are also on sale. Visit our Botshop pages to see the range of books and other items that we sell.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/guided-walk-in-the-botanic-garden-202407/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Guided walks in the Botanic Garden
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240620T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T094726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063414Z
UID:832-1718910000-1718913600@botsoc.org.na
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240618
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T101718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063650Z
UID:879-1718582400-1718668799@botsoc.org.na
SUMMARY:World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2024
DESCRIPTION:The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed every year to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification. The day is a unique moment to remind everyone that land degradation neutrality is achievable through problem-solving\, strong community involvement and co-operation at all levels.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/world-day-to-combat-desertification-and-drought-2024/
CATEGORIES:Designated days
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240608T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240608T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T101617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063422Z
UID:877-1717835400-1717844400@botsoc.org.na
SUMMARY:Guided walk in the Botanic Garden
DESCRIPTION:When and where?\nUsually\, every second Saturday of the month\, from 08:00 (summer) 08:30 (winter) to 11:00 at the National Botanical Research Institute (NBR)\, 8 Orban street\, opposite WHS sports fields. \nWhat can I expect?\nA leisurely walk in the Botanic Garden; a “natural” garden. There are many benches to rest and enjoy the peace in the centre of Windhoek. Experienced guides inform about the indigenous flora of Namibia; their use\, distribution\, conservation status\, value. \nWhat should bring?\nEntry fee is N$20 for non-members; members of the Society and children have free entry. Wear walking shoes\, sunscreen and a hat\, bring water. Optional: binoculars to watch wildlife. \nOther information\nRefreshments (coffee\, tea\, muffins) are available after the walk. Donations are requested for refreshments. Relevant books (botanical) are offered for sale. T-shirts\, bags\, cards\, notepads are also on sale. Visit our Botshop pages to see the range of books and other items that we sell.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/guided-walk-in-the-botanic-garden-202406/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Guided walks in the Botanic Garden
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240606
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T101507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063949Z
UID:873-1717545600-1717631999@botsoc.org.na
SUMMARY:World Environment Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:World Environment Day\, held annually on 5 June\, brings together millions of people from across the globe\, engaging them in the effort to protect and restore the Earth. 2023 marks the event’s 50th anniversary.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/world-environment-day-2024/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240523
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T101251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063957Z
UID:869-1716336000-1716422399@botsoc.org.na
SUMMARY:International Day for Biological Diversity 2024
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/international-day-for-biological-diversity-2024/
CATEGORIES:Designated days
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240516T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T094926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063431Z
UID:835-1715886000-1715889600@botsoc.org.na
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240511T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240511T104500
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T101135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063439Z
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SUMMARY:Guided walk in the Botanic Garden
DESCRIPTION:When and where?\nUsually\, every second Saturday of the month\, from 08:00 (summer) 08:30 (winter) to 11:00 at the National Botanical Research Institute (NBR)\, 8 Orban street\, opposite WHS sports fields. \nWhat can I expect?\nA leisurely walk in the Botanic Garden; a “natural” garden. There are many benches to rest and enjoy the peace in the centre of Windhoek. Experienced guides inform about the indigenous flora of Namibia; their use\, distribution\, conservation status\, value. \nWhat should bring?\nEntry fee is N$20 for non-members; members of the Society and children have free entry. Wear walking shoes\, sunscreen and a hat\, bring water. Optional: binoculars to watch wildlife. \nOther information\nRefreshments (coffee\, tea\, muffins) are available after the walk. Donations are requested for refreshments. Relevant books (botanical) are offered for sale. T-shirts\, bags\, cards\, notepads are also on sale. Visit our Botshop pages to see the range of books and other items that we sell.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/guided-walk-in-the-botanic-garden-202405/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Guided walks in the Botanic Garden
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240513
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T095418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T064006Z
UID:844-1715212800-1715558399@botsoc.org.na
SUMMARY:Outing to Farm Begus (9-12th May)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/outing-to-farm-begus-9-12th-may/
CATEGORIES:Outings and Excursions
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240506T193000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T095051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063449Z
UID:838-1715023800-1715027400@botsoc.org.na
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240423
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T101003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T064014Z
UID:863-1713744000-1713830399@botsoc.org.na
SUMMARY:Earth Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:EARTHDAY.ORG’s mission is to diversify\, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. Growing out of the first Earth Day in 1970\, EARTHDAY.ORG is the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement\, working with more than 150\,000 partners in over 192 countries to drive positive action for our planet.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/earth-day-2024/
CATEGORIES:Designated days
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240418T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T095219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063457Z
UID:841-1713463200-1713466800@botsoc.org.na
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Botanical Society Annual General Meeting\, to be held at NBRI. Importantly\, we need a quorum for the business of the past year to be accepted. \nFollowed by an illustrated presentation on lilies by Coleen Mannheimer.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240413T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240413T104500
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T100854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063506Z
UID:861-1712995200-1713005100@botsoc.org.na
SUMMARY:Guided walk in the Botanic Garden
DESCRIPTION:When and where?\nUsually\, every second Saturday of the month\, from 08:00 (summer) 08:30 (winter) to 11:00 at the National Botanical Research Institute (NBR)\, 8 Orban street\, opposite WHS sports fields. \nWhat can I expect?\nA leisurely walk in the Botanic Garden; a “natural” garden. There are many benches to rest and enjoy the peace in the centre of Windhoek. Experienced guides inform about the indigenous flora of Namibia; their use\, distribution\, conservation status\, value. \nWhat should bring?\nEntry fee is N$20 for non-members; members of the Society and children have free entry. Wear walking shoes\, sunscreen and a hat\, bring water. Optional: binoculars to watch wildlife. \nOther information\nRefreshments (coffee\, tea\, muffins) are available after the walk. Donations are requested for refreshments. Relevant books (botanical) are offered for sale. T-shirts\, bags\, cards\, notepads are also on sale. Visit our Botshop pages to see the range of books and other items that we sell.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/guided-walk-in-the-botanic-garden-202404/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Guided walks in the Botanic Garden
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240309T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240309T104500
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T100713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063516Z
UID:859-1709971200-1709981100@botsoc.org.na
SUMMARY:Guided walk in the Botanic Garden
DESCRIPTION:When and where?\nUsually\, every second Saturday of the month\, from 08:00 (summer) 08:30 (winter) to 11:00 at the National Botanical Research Institute (NBR)\, 8 Orban street\, opposite WHS sports fields. \nWhat can I expect?\nA leisurely walk in the Botanic Garden; a “natural” garden. There are many benches to rest and enjoy the peace in the centre of Windhoek. Experienced guides inform about the indigenous flora of Namibia; their use\, distribution\, conservation status\, value. \nWhat should bring?\nEntry fee is N$20 for non-members; members of the Society and children have free entry. Wear walking shoes\, sunscreen and a hat\, bring water. Optional: binoculars to watch wildlife. \nOther information\nRefreshments (coffee\, tea\, muffins) are available after the walk. Donations are requested for refreshments. Relevant books (botanical) are offered for sale. T-shirts\, bags\, cards\, notepads are also on sale. Visit our Botshop pages to see the range of books and other items that we sell.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/guided-walk-in-the-botanic-garden-202403/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Guided walks in the Botanic Garden
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240215T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T095557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063525Z
UID:847-1708023600-1708027200@botsoc.org.na
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240210T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240210T104500
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T100608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T153146Z
UID:857-1707552000-1707561900@botsoc.org.na
SUMMARY:Guided walk in the Botanic Garden
DESCRIPTION:When and where?\nUsually\, every second Saturday of the month\, from 08:00 (summer) 08:30 (winter) to 11:00 at the National Botanical Research Institute (NBR)\, 8 Orban street\, opposite WHS sports fields. \nWhat can I expect?\nA leisurely walk in the Botanic Garden; a “natural” garden. There are many benches to rest and enjoy the peace in the centre of Windhoek. Experienced guides inform about the indigenous flora of Namibia; their use\, distribution\, conservation status\, value. \nWhat should bring?\nEntry fee is N$20 for non-members; members of the Society and children have free entry. Wear walking shoes\, sunscreen and a hat\, bring water. Optional: binoculars to watch wildlife. \nOther information\nRefreshments (coffee\, tea\, muffins) are available after the walk. Donations are requested for refreshments. Relevant books (botanical) are offered for sale. T-shirts\, bags\, cards\, notepads are also on sale. Visit our Botshop pages to see the range of books and other items that we sell.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/guided-walk-in-the-botanic-garden-202402/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Guided walks in the Botanic Garden
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240203
DTSTAMP:20260424T171220
CREATED:20241030T100126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T064023Z
UID:850-1706832000-1706918399@botsoc.org.na
SUMMARY:World Wetlands Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:World Wetlands Day is celebrated each year on 2 February to raise awareness about wetlands. This day also marks the anniversary of the Convention on Wetlands\, which was adopted as an international treaty in 1971.
URL:https://botsoc.org.na/event/world-wetlands-day-2024/
CATEGORIES:Designated days
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