Chock-a-block Science Week
The Garden Route Botanical Garden (GRBG) has an exciting programme lined up for science week this year, which takes place from Monday 30 July to Saturday 4 August. The programme is aimed mainly at learners and the theme this year is “Deepening our democracy through science.”
The exciting presentations to look forward to include:
GRBG will collaborate with Nelson Mandela University to offer a course by Dr Tony Rebelo of the South
African National Biodiversity Institute (Sanbi). The topic is “iNaturalist, an introduction to citizen science and how you can contribute”. Two kids courses on this topic will be presented on 30 July. Book early, as space is limited. Contact herbariumcurator@botanicalgarden.org. za or phone 044 874 1558. An adult course on this topic can be booked with
Di Turner at di@strawberryhill.co.za.
The highlight of this year’s programme is a pantomime by the award-winning Klikkerland. Performances of their shows are taking place in the GRBG as well as the Thembalethu Youth and Science Centre (TYSC). Bookings for the GRBT can be made at herbariumcurator@ botanicalgarden.org.za / 044 874 1558. For the TYSC shows, contact Nadine Nortier on Nadine.nortier87@gmail.com / 073 279 8326.
“Ecological intelligence” presented by the Landmark Foundation
“Jobs for Carbon/Puzzles” presented by the Gouritz Biosphere Reserve
Food gardens
Soil is life
Reptiles we encounter
Botanical gardens: what they mean to society
Living Maths, (teachers’ training workshops on the afternoons of 1 and 2 August)
Chemistry: the use of energy and where it comes from
“Science of infectious diseases and the workings of the body” by Dr Bert Hoogenboort
An exciting 3D video titled Garden: How it is made will be presented by Werner Eckron.
Heidendal Primary will present a short play about hygiene.
“Starry, starry night - a look at our heavens,” will take place on Tuesday 31 July from 19:00 until 21:00 and again on Thursday 2 August at the GRBG Discovery Centre Telescope Pad. Prebook with Gabby on 044 874 1558. This will be the first time the garden’s new telescope will be in action. GRBG thanks Case Rijsdijk for organising this as a permanent fixture in the garden.
For more information about the
Science Week programme, e-mail herbariumcurator@botanicalgarden.org. za or phone 044 874 1558.