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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240516T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240516T200000
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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:20240511T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240511T104500
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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:20260424T183349
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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:20260424T183349
CREATED:20241030T095051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063449Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240423
DTSTAMP:20260424T183349
CREATED:20241030T101003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T064014Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240418T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T183349
CREATED:20241030T095219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063457Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240413T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240413T104500
DTSTAMP:20260424T183349
CREATED:20241030T100854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063506Z
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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-202404/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Guided walks in the Botanic Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240309T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240309T104500
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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-202403/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Guided walks in the Botanic Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240215T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T183349
CREATED:20241030T095557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T063525Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240210T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Windhoek:20240210T104500
DTSTAMP:20260424T183349
CREATED:20241030T100608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T153146Z
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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-202402/
LOCATION:8 Orban Street\, National Botanical Gardens\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Guided walks in the Botanic Garden
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240203
DTSTAMP:20260424T183349
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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