What's on at the Witwatersrand NBG?
2004 Programme

Several of the events at the Garden are arranged by the Bankenveld Branch of the Botanical Society of South Africa. To book for these events email

If you would like to receive free email notification of our forthcoming events, please email us at

[Talks & Guided Walks] [Lectures & Courses] [Concerts]
[Other Events]
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TALKS AND GUIDED WALKS

GENERAL GARDEN TOURS
General guided tours of the Botanical Garden can be arranged for groups at a cost of R100 per guide (with a maximum of 20 people per guide).
Normal entrance fee is payable at R12 per adult, R5 per child.
Telephone (011) 958-1750 to make a booking or for further information.


BOTANICAL SOCIETY GUIDED WALKS
Email to book



BUTTERLIES
Saturday 28 February

Guided walk through the Witwatersrand National Botanical Garden led by Pieter Roos. Meet at Nestle Environment Education Centre 09:30 for 10:00. R25 for BotSoc members, R40 for non-members. Booking essential as numbers are limited. Contact Shanka: Tel 011 958-0529 (am only)



LECTURES & COURSES

BOTANICAL SOCIETY TALKS

 



CONCERTS

SAPPI SUNDAY PICNIC CONCERTS
In association with Classic FM

Adults: R25
Senior Citizens: R15
Scholars & Students: R10
Botanical Society Members: Adults R10 / Scholars & Students R5
Children under 6: Free
Bring along your picnic basket, blanket/chairs and sun umbrella and enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon. No booking required. Concerts will be held between 13:00 and 15:00 on the following Sundays

9 May 2004
23 May 2004
6 June 2204
20 June 2004
4 July 2004
18 July 2004
1 August 2004
15 August 2004
29 August 2004
12 September 2004

Watch this space for more details &.


OTHER EVENTS

ART IN THE GARDEN
On the last Sunday of every month (excluding December)
Come along and browse a wide range of artwork available for sale in a stunning outdoor setting. A percentage of sales go to the Botanical Society's Garden Development Fund.
29 February 2004
28 March 2004
25 April 2004
30 May 2004
27 June 2004
25 July 2004
29 August 2004
26 September 2004
31 October 2004
28 November 2004
16 December (Day of Reconciliation) 2004


RANDOM HARVEST NURSERY
in the Garden

Please note that the Nursery at the Garden will be undergoing major renovations and will be closed until the end of March 2004. However, indigenous plants are still available for sale from the Random Harvest Main Nursery in Muldersdrift. Phone (011) 957-2758 or Email for further information or directions.


WITWATERSRAND NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN
End of Malcolm Road, Poortview, Roodepoort.
Tel: (011) 958-1750. Email:

Witwatersrand NBG
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