Arbor Day 2024
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.
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.
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 […]
When and where? Usually, 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 […]
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. This will be […]
When and where? Usually, 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 […]
Join us for the last BotSoc event of the year. When and where? Due to upcoming holidays, this December walk is on the first Saturday of the month. Usually, every […]
The CAPP (committee) of Botsoc wishes all members and friends a very peaceful, safe and enjoyable festive season. We will not be hosting any more activities this year. Our first […]
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 […]
Join us at Farm Windhoek on Sunday. After the rains there are lots of lovely flowers. Barb Curtis, Frances Chase and Manda Steynberg will show you some of them. Stay […]
An illustrated talk by Dr Antje Burke She will explain the why, what and where of plant endemism in the Tsau ǁKhaeb (Sperrgebiet) National Park. She will also review their […]
Join us for the first BotSoc event of the new year. When and where? Usually, every second Saturday of the month, from 08:00 (summer) 08:30 (winter) to 11:00 at the […]
"Plants that greet you" by BARB CURTIS Barb will introduce you to a few plant genera and families that are easy to recognise, and point out a few pitfalls. Refreshments […]