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Feb 18	Join BotSoc and CREW at The Bushman Candles Art Exhibition and Fundraiser, 10 March, JHB.

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Feb 16	Lowveld Branch distributes posters to needy schools
	One of the objectives of the Botanical Society of South Africa is to increase knowledge and understanding of the indigenous flora and vegetation of South Africa through educational programmes in our schools and to support study and research projects. To this end the Lowveld Branch based in Nelspruit donated several posters and work books on the forest and fynbos biomes to a number of schools in the region. The majority of schools targeted have not only limited facilities for learners but also minimal teaching material to assist teachers in their work. Schools linked to the Penreach Programme as well as schools involved with the Education Centre at the Lowveld Botanical Garden and Flamboyant School (for children with learning problems) in White River, have received the packages. In the accompanying picture David Wylde , the CEO of Penreach, is shown with Joan Durrant of the Lowveld Branch (left) and Roster Chambale (right) the Penreach Primary Programme Director. David and Roster received the posters and work books with great enthusiasm. They said many of the classrooms in the 13 Penreach schools were without colour and the posters would stimulate the learners and brighten their surroundings. The work books were received with special enthusiasm . On behalf of the Penreach target schools David conveyed his deep gratitude to the Botanical Society of South Africa for its generous gift of posters and work books.
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Feb 08	Seed for Members of the Botanical Society of South Africa
	One of the perks of membership of the Botanical Society of South Africa is the annual allocation of free seed to some South African members. This seed is supplied by the Kirstenbosch Seed Room. The number of packets that you may receive is determined by your membership category, i.e. an Ordinary Member can receive 15 packets, while a Family Member is entitled to 25 packets. Members who are eligible for the free seed perk receive their seed catalogues in December. The sooner you place your order the better as the orders are processed on a strictly first-come-first-served basis. Although we usually begin distributing the seed during February-March, we queue the orders in sequence of receipt. If you are not a member and are interested in finding out more about the aims and objectives of the Society and other membership perks, or you have a query about membership benefits, contact the Botanical Society directly at 021 797 2090, email info@botanicalsociety.org.za. To see the seed catalogue click on the Seed Room link here
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Jan 18	Donate your Greenbacks to Botsoc
	Nedbank account holders can now donate their Greenbacks points to BotSoc via the My Greater Good website. Follow the link http://www.nedbank.co.za/website/content/greenbacks/partners_charity.asp
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Jan 13	Exciting conservation project approved for funding by the CEPF!
	Good news!! The BotSoc submitted a proposal to undertake the implementation of biodiversity conservation stewardship work in 8 botanically significant sites in the Maputaland Pondoland Hotspot in KwaZulu-Natal during 2011. This application was submitted to the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) and news was received on 6 January 2012 that the application was successful. The CEPF is a joint intitiative of I’Agence Française de Dèveloppement, Conservation International, the Global Environment Facility, the Government of Japan, the MacArthur Foundation and the World Bank. A fundamental goal is to ensure civil society is engaged in biodiversity conservation. This project is a two year project and will be undertaken in collaboration with the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife and the SANBI CREW programme. Funding has been approved and the project executant, Isabel Johnson has been appointed. The strategic direction under the Ecosystem profile is: To expand conservation areas and improve land use in 22 key biodiversity areas through innovative approaches that sustain biodiversity and ecosystem services. And also to: develop and implement conservation agreements to expand private and communal protected areas, particularly habitats underrepresented in the current protected area network.
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