Free entrance to both the showcase and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden for the whole day on Wednesday 22 May.
The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.
International Biodiversity Day on 22 May 2013 is being celebrated at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden through a showcase of 100 Years of Biodiversity Science.
Discover how biodiversity science has changed your world!  Go and experience 100 years of biodiversity science in one day through an interactive display area, films, talks and walks.
You are an insider view into this fascinating world, and shown how this science impacts on all our lives, this is an event that will change your perspective.
There is no need to book. Event venue: Old Mutual Conference Centre
Displays include:
Horticultural Science & Living Collections
The Compton Herbarium: archive to illuminate the Cape’s botanical wealth
Biodiversity in Maps & Surveys
Leslie Hill Molecular Laboratory
Millennium Seed Bank
Ecosystem Services
Population Ecology
Marine Programme
SAEON: South African Environmental Observation Network
Threatened Species Programme & Citizen Science
Invasive Species Programme
Climate Change Adaptation
Biodiversity Planning
Botanical Society
Biodiversity for Development
SANBI Libraries
Biodiversity Information Management
Biodiversity Education & Empowerment
Speakers during the day-long programme include renowned climate change scientist Prof Guy Midgley; and activities include Bioblitzes, a GIS garden game, and guided walks. Four biodiversity-related films will be shown in the afternoon programme.
Celebrate International Biodiversity Day and 100 years of biodiversity science with Kirstenbosh!
