Botanical Society of Namibia

Guided walk in the Botanic Garden
2024-04-13 08:00 - 10:45 (Africa/Windhoek) | 8 Orban Street, National Botanical Gardens, Windhoek, Namibia
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 fields.
What can I expect?
A 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.
What should bring?
Entry 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.
Other information
Refreshments (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.

Annual General Meeting
2024-04-18 18:00 - 19:00 | 8 Orban Street, National Botanical Gardens, Windhoek, Namibia
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.
Followed by an illustrated presentation on lilies by Coleen Mannheimer.

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2024-04-22
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