Events

Together we can change tomorrow today!

Change can only be accomplished through action and doing! I offer a variety of public and private presentations, activities, courses and events for a various of audiences and locations. Click on the following event links for bookings. Note that events with no link are private events. If you are interested in having me speak at your event, scroll down to the bottom of the page, and send me a message. 

February 2024

Morning Creepy Crawly Walk

Saturday 10th February, 8am to 10am. Kloofendal Nature Reserve, Johannesburg

Join Jonathan Leeming on a 2 hour morning walk at Kloofendal Nature Reserve during which, participants will be introduced to some of the creepy crawlies that inhabit the reserve such as spiders, insects and scorpions. This popular event teaches conservation, understanding and respect for all creatures. All animals are released back into where they came from. This event is suitable for the whole family. Approximate walking distance is 3km. 

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Biomimicry Workshop

Sunday 11th February, 8am to 10am. Kloofendal Nature Reserve. Johannesburg

The workshop begins with an exploration of the environment by examining common aspects and what we can learn from them. After the walk, we will find a spot for a rest and an interactive workshop session. This transformative workshop explores the question, what can we learn from nature to live happier, healthier and more meaningful lives?

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Nature Explorer Walk

Sunday 11th February, 10:30am to 12:30am. Kloofendal Nature Reserve. Johannesburg

The workshop begins with an exploration of the environment by examining common aspects and what we can learn from them. After the walk, we will find a spot for a rest and an interactive workshop session. This transformative workshop explores the question, what can we learn from nature to live happier, healthier and more meaningful lives?

Online Bookings

Spider & Scorpion Walk

24th February 2024. Faerie Glen Nature Reserve.

Jonathan Leeming will be leading a walk at Faerie Glen Nature Reserve in search of spiders and scorpions. This event is held in partnership with the Friends of Faerie Glen Nature Reserve. 

Bookings are not required. Just show up. Click the button for more details. 

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March 2024

Morning Creepy Crawly Walk

Saturday 3rd March, 8am to 10am. Kloofendal Nature Reserve, Johannesburg

Join Jonathan Leeming on a 2 hour morning walk at Kloofendal Nature Reserve during which, participants will be introduced to some of the creepy crawlies that inhabit the reserve such as spiders, insects and scorpions. This popular event teaches conservation, understanding and respect for all creatures. All animals are released back into where they came from. This event is suitable for the whole family. Approximate walking distance is 3km. 

More details and online bookings

Spider & Scorpion First Aid Walk

Saturday 3rd March, 10:30am to 1pm. Kloofendal Nature Reserve, Johannesburg

The spider and scorpion first aid walk is a practical exploration of a natural area in search of spiders and scorpions. We’ll have a short in the field presentation with visuals, and a interactive Spider & Scorpion First Response Workshop Activity. The walk covers topics such as identification, symptoms, first aid and where to get free medical advice if you ever need it. Based upon the essential spider bite and scorpion sting first response framework.

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Panorama Estates Garden Club

Saturday 9th March 2024. Panorama Estates

Jonathan Leeming will be presenting the Creepy That Crawl to the members of the Panorama Estates Garden Club. The Creepy That Crawl focuses upon our relationship with those undesirable venomous animals that inhabit our garden and home. It offers 4 principles of living in areas where venomous animals occur which help us to rationalise our relationship with the natural world.  

Nature Works Walk

Sunday 31st March, 8:00am to 10:00am. Kloofendal Nature Reserve, Johannesburg

Join Jonathan Leeming on a 2 hour morning walk at Kloofendal Nature Reserve during which, participants will be introduced to some of the creepy crawlies that inhabit the reserve such as spiders, insects and scorpions. This popular event teaches conservation, understanding and respect for all creatures. All animals are released back into where they came from. This event is suitable for the whole family. Approximate walking distance is 3km. 

More details and online bookings

Biomimicry Workshop

Sunday 31st March, 11am to 1pm. Kloofendal Nature Reserve. Johannesburg

The workshop begins with an exploration of the environment by examining common aspects and what we can learn from them. After the walk, we will find a spot for a rest and an interactive workshop session. This transformative workshop explores the question, what can we learn from nature to live happier, healthier and more meaningful lives?

More details and online bookings

April  2024

Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Presentation

13th April 2024. Culinan Conservancy

Jonathan Leeming will be presenting on Essential Scorpion Sting First Response at the meeting of the Gauteng Conservancies Association. He will have copies of his new book for sale at the event. 

More details nearer the date. 

Morning Creepy Crawly Walk

Sunday 20th April, 8am to 10am. Crocodile RIver Reserve

Join Jonathan Leeming on a 2 hour morning walk at Kloofendal Nature Reserve during which, participants will be introduced to some of the creepy crawlies that inhabit the reserve such as spiders, insects and scorpions. This popular event teaches conservation, understanding and respect for all creatures. All animals are released back into where they came from. This event is suitable for the whole family. Approximate walking distance is 3km. 

More details nearer the date.

Spider & Scorpion First Aid Workshop

21st April 2024. Kloofendal Nature Reserve

The workshop consists of an outdoor presentation during which Jonathan will share visuals that help the participants see the bigger picture, and fast track their understanding of this subject. Afterwards there will be an interactive session that teaches the 4 factors that influence symptom severity, and how these factors have a profound impact upon the outcome of a bite or sting. Then finally the participants will spend some time in search of spiders and scorpions, focusing upon the natural history and practical aspects of these fascinating creatures. 

More details nearer the date. 

Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Presentation

25th April 2024. Wiwatersrand Bird Club

Jonathan Leeming will be presenting on Essential Scorpion Sting First Response at the meeting of the Witwatersrand Bird Club. He will have copies of his new book for sale at the event. 

More details nearer the date. 

May  2024

Yebo Gogga

15th - 18th May 2024. Oppenhiemer life sciences building at WITS University

Jonathan will be at the 2024 Yebo Gogga at the Oppenhiemer life sciences building at WITS University. 

More details nearer the date. 

October  2024

Venom Day 2024

Saunday 13th October 2024, 10am to 12pm. - Kloofendal Nature Reserve

Join Jonathan Leeming and friends for a question and answer session focusing upon venomous animals and their bites and stings. The idea is simple. Participants forward any questions that they want answering before the event. These questions will be used to direct the conversation during the session. Anything venom related goes, from bites and stings, how venom works, antivenom manufacture, first response, allergic reactions to venom, biotechnology, the latest research and more. 

Seats are limited. Register for this free event. Jonathan will send you a reminder nearer the date. 

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