BotSoc AGM to host renown Durban plant expert
Geoff will speak on, Oribi Gorge: a natural history gem.
WELL-KNOWN plant expert, Geoff Nichols, will be the guest speaker at the annual general meeting of the Botanical Society of SA’s KZN coastal branch at the Durban Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre on Sunday, 23 July at 3pm.
Geoff will speak on ‘Oribi Gorge: A natural history gem’.
Also at the AGM, the new book ‘The Illustrated Dictionary of Southern African Plant Names’, will be auctioned to raise funds for the Botanical Education Trust. Tickets for the raffle, at R10 each, will be sold in advance to assist those unable to attend, and entries must reach BotSoc no later than 4pm on Thursday, 20 July to be included in the draw. Funds for raffle tickets should be deposited into the Nedbank account of the Botanical Society of SA, Durban North branch, code 135 226, account number 135 2029901.
Proof of payment, together with the entrant’s name and contact details, should be emailed to botsoc-kzn@mweb.co.za or faxed to 086-651-8969.
Geoff Nichols worked for the Durban parks department for many years and has national diplomas in agriculture, horticulture and parks and recreation management. He established Silverglen Medicinal Nursery to propagate plants used in Zulu traditional medicine. He is now much in demand as a horticultural consultant. He has written many scientific and popular books and articles and has won several awards, including the Botanical Society’s Marloth Medal in 2016.
The AGM is free to BotSoc members. Non-members are welcome but are asked to pay a R50 entrance per person (students R30) at the door. Refreshments and snacks will be served at the end of the meeting. RSVP by Thursday, 20 July to botsoc-kzn@mweb.co.za or call 031-201-5111 or 071-869-3693.
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