The Kirstenbosch Branch of the Botanical Society brings people together to know, grow, protect and enjoy Cape Town’s wondrous indigenous plant life.

We’re a thriving branch of the Botanical Society of South Africa, with more than 6 000 members. And our members get involved in conservation projects across Cape Town to protect our Cape Floral Kingdom – with a focus on giving volunteer support at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

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Our natural world needs our help. The immense nature in and around Cape Town is no exception.

That’s where our powerhouse volunteers come in. Join our active Kirstenbosch Branch to protect our plant life – and feel good about your contribution to conservation.

While our volunteers first provided support to the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden more than 100 years ago, today our activities cross the breadth of Cape Town. Get active by joining our organised hikes or invasive alien plant hacks. Support by offering guided tours to visitors to the garden. Get involved with the garden’s propagation facilities, or potting threatened plants stolen from the wild. Help our environmental education work inspire youngsters to understand the importance of protecting our natural world. Or simply enjoy our talks and wildflower shows.

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5 REASONS TO JOIN

#1

“Become part of a community across Cape Town (and South Africa) of like-minded people who care about our natural world.”

#2

“10% discount on entry to the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and other SANBI national botanical gardens across South Africa.”

#3

“Get access to our events throughout the year, including invasive alien ‘hacks’, hikes and talks that are only open to members.”

#4

“You receive a quarterly copy of the acclaimed Veld & Flora.”

#5

“Learn from Botanical experts and broaden your knowledge about the cultural, culinary and medicinal uses of indigenous plants.”

OUR PROJECTS

Princess Vlei Conservation Area

Invasive alien hacking programme

Ingcungcu Sunbird Restoration Project

Educational botanical walks

What’s coming up?

The Kirstenbosch Branch of the Botanical Society is a hub of conservation activity. We have regular events that you can join. Here’s what’s coming up:

Kirstenbosch Wednesday talks

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PLANT CONSERVATION WEBINARS

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HIKE

We run monthly botanical hikes for BotSoc members led by experienced botanists and environmental scientists such as Tony and Pat Rebelo, as well as Dirk Muller. Through these hikes, our members learn about our plant life, and what makes the Cape Floral Kingdom so special.

HACK

Stalwart member Tom Robbins is our ‘hack’ leader. He encourages our enthusiastic and energetic volunteers to meet to remove gums, black wattle and other dreaded invasive species. Our volunteers meet once a month on a Saturday morning. CONTACT TOM:
083 253 8806

What’s coming up?

The Kirstenbosch Branch of the Botanical Society is a hub of conservation activity. We have regular events that you can join. Here’s what’s coming up:

Kirstenbosch Wednesday talks

FIND OUT MORE

PLANT CONSERVATION WEBINARS

FIND OUT MORE

HIKE

We run monthly botanical hikes for BotSoc members led by experienced botanists and environmental scientists such as Tony and Pat Rebelo, as well as Dirk Muller. Through these walks, our members learn about our plant life, and what makes the Cape Floral Kingdom so special. FIND OUT MORE

HACK

Stalwart member Tom Robbins is our ‘hack’ leader. He encourages our enthusiastic and energetic volunteers to meet to remove gums, black wattle and other dreaded invasive species. Our volunteers meet once a month on a Saturday morning. CONTACT TOM:
083 253 8806

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BookSHOP

We have a bookshop at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Or check out our available books from the Kirstenbosch Branch online shop.

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BookSHOP

We have a bookshop at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Or check out our available books from the Kirstenbosch Branch online shop.

BROWSE BOOKS

OUR WORLD MATTERS

Why should you care?

The Kirstenbosch Branch covers the Cape Town CBD area, and surrounding suburbs in the north right down to the Cape Peninsula area in the south. We’re home to plant types standing on the brink of extinction.

No matter where in Cape Town you live, this wonderful Cape Floral Kingdom is your legacy. And we must protect it – together. At the Botanical Society we believe that we all have a crucial role to play to conserve plant diversity for the benefit of all.

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