The schedule below includes local workshop dates as well as dates of local presentations and network meetings.

WorkshopSchedule2012

The following schedule is subject to change:

Workshop Dates 2012

Mar-Jun 2012 Introductory & Leaning Journey workshops

  • 30 March-1 April 2012, Intro to Biomimicry Workshop, Two Oceans Aquarium, Cape Town
  • 12-13 May 2012, Mycoremediation Workshop at Spier with US experts from Fungi Perfecti
  • 18 May 2012, Intro to Biomimicry Workshop for students and staff of Wits University, contact us to book.
  • 1-3Jun 2012 Intro to Biomimicry workshop + Life’s Principles workshop run concurrently – Magaliesberg (Gauteng)
  • 1-3 Jun 2012 Intro to Biomimicry workshop + 2-3 Jun Life’s Principles Workshop, Cape Town
  • Further information and booking details for each of these here.

 

June-December 2012 Practical Project + Continuing Learning Journey workshops including:

  • Business of Biomimicry & Social Entrepreneurship, Cape Town (23-24 June 2012)
  • Systems Thinking & Biomimicry workshop (28-29 July 2012 in CT)
  • Biomimicry Educators workshop (27-29 July 2012, Knysna)
  • Design Process Workshop, Cape Town (TBA June/July 2012)

Expeditions

Private workshops

  • 26 January 2012 Alan Gray internal Workshop, Cape Town
  • 6-8 February 2012, Naturally Knysna internal design workshop, Knysna
  • 13 February 2012, St Mary’s School internal educators workshop, Jhb
  • 24 February 2012, internal workshop for SAB Miller Manufacturing Excellence Program, Jhb
  • 13 April 2012, internal workshop for Ogilvy Earth, Cape Town
  • 28 August 2012, pre-summit 1-day workshop for the SA Innovation Summit, Jhb

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Contact us to book an introductory workshop at your organisation.

WorkshopHistory

Workshop in 2011:

  • 7-9 February 2011, Tswalu Field Guides Biomimicry Workshop
  • 20-22 March 2011, Singita Field Guides Biomimicry Workshop
  • 2-3 and 9-10 April 2011, Intro to Biomimicry Workshop for UCT students & staff
  • 5-6 April 2011, CPUT Design Department Biomimicry Workshop
  • 30 April-2 May 2011, Life’s Principles Workshop for biomimicry alumni Cedarberg
  • 24-26 June 2011, Intro to Biomimicry Workshop, Hilton College, KZN
  • 1-3 July 2011, Johannesburg Backyard Biomimicry Workshop at Joburg Zoo
  • 8-10 July 2011, Cape Town Backyard Biomimicry Workshop at 2 Oceans Aquarium
  • 1-3 August: Nanotechnology & Biomimicry Course for engineers, Wits University
  • 4-17 September: EcoTraining Biomimicry mini-Expedition Workshop, Kruger Park
  • 8 October, Intro to Biomimicry workshop for students @ Rhodes University Environmental Week
  • 22 October, BIOMIMIKIDS Workshop at the Two Oceans Aquarium
  • 30 October, BIOMIMIKIDS Workshop at the Joburg Zoo
  • 25 October: Intro to Biomimicry Workshop for Green Building Conference in Cape Town, Pre-conference workshop

Workshop in 2009 & 2010:

The following workshops were co-organised by Claire Janisch and run by The Biomimicry Institute, prior to the formation of biomimicrySA:

  • Biomimicry & Design Workshop + Biomimicry Educators’ Training, 23-28 September 2010, Tilodi Wilderness, Leeuwpoort
  • Biomimicry & Design Workshop, 2009, Leshiba Wilderness, South Africa, with Janine Benyus

PresentationSchedule2012

Presentation Dates 2012

  • 9 February 2012, Claire Janisch presenting for Wilderness Leadership Wild Swans, Jhb
  • 10 February 2012, Claire Janisch presenting at Hollard Partners Breakfast, Jhb
  • 16 &17 February 2012, Claire Janisch & Will Lawson presenting at PETCO recycling innovations, Jhb & CT
  • 20 February 2012, Will Lawson presenting to Ocean Adventurer team, CT
  • 4 March 2012, Claire Janisch presenting at international Ernst & Young entrepreneurs retreat, CT
  • 7 March 2012, Claire Janisch presenting at Corobrick Architectural Student of The Year Awards, Jhb
  • 24 March 2012, Claire Janisch presenting at TEDxSeaPoint, CT
  • 29 March 2012, Gamelihle Sibanda presenting at Green Drinks, Jhb
  • 3 April, 2012, Gamelihle Sibanda presenting at Green Business Platform, Jhb
  • 10 May 2012, biomimicrySA guest Casey Mullen of Fungi Perfecti presenting in Cape Town
  • 11 May 2012, biomimicrySA guest Casey Mullen of Fungi Perfecti presenting in Stellenbosch
  • 14 July 2012, Claire Janisch presenting at TEDxDurban, KZN
  • 5-7 September 2012, Claire Janisch at International Federation of Landscape Architects conference, CT
  • 24-26 October 2012, Claire Janisch presenting at Sustain Our Africa 2012 Conference

Contact us to book a presentation at your organisation. 

Presentations2011

Presentations 2011

  • 14 January 2011, Tessa Rayner presenting at SA Horticultural Society, Jhb
  • 1 February 2011, Tessa Rayner presenting at German Engineers AGM, Jhb
  • 17 March 2011, Ruenda Odendaal presenting to Deutsche Internationale Schule, CT
  • 18 March 2011, Claire Janisch presenting at Conversations on Architecture 2011 Conference, Dbn
  • 23 March 2011, Claire Janisch presenting at Dutch/South Africa Water Partnership seminar, CT
  • 7 April 2011, Claire Janisch presenting at Young Water Professionals AGM, Western Cape
  • 12 April 2011, Will Lawson presenting to FGASA, Gauteng
  • 15-17 April 2011, Tessa Rayner presenting at IOM3 Conference Johannesburg
  • 16 April 2011, Claire Janisch presenting at TEDxCape Town
  • 19 April 2011, Ruenda Odendaal presenting to Somerset College, Somerset West
  • 20 April 2011, Claire Janisch presenting to Balgowan Conservancy, KZN
  • 28 April 2011, Tessa Rayner presenting at Modderfontein Conservation Society, Jhb
  • 3 May 2011, Tessa Rayner presenting to the Tuesday Forum, Pta
  • 4-10 May 2011, Claire Janisch presenting at SciFest 2011, Grahamstown
  • 14 May 2011, Tessa Rayner presenting to Bedfordview Garden Club, Jhb
  • 17 May 2011, Tessa Rayner presenting at Johannesburg Country Club
  • 6 June 2011, Claire Janisch presenting to Ethekwini Architecture Department, Dbn
  • 6 June 2011, Claire Janisch presenting for Eco-Design Module, Sustainability Institute, Stellenbosch
  • 4 July 2011, Claire Janisch presenting at CSIR Young Water Professionals Conference, Pta
  • 22 June 2011, Tessa Rayner presenting at Talking Heads, Johannesburg
  • 12 July 2011, Claire Janisch presenting at SAWomEng Conference, CT
  • 21 July 2011, Tessa Rayner presenting at Shepstone Garden Club, Jhb
  • 28 July 2011, Matthew Rosmarin presenting at SA Breweries MBA Program, Jhb
  • 17 August 2011, Ruenda Odendaal presenting to Wildlife Society, Somerset West
  • 24 August: Innovation Inspired By Nature, Pietermaritzburg
  • 30 August-1September 2011, Claire Janisch presenting at Innovation Summit, Jhb
  • 5th October 2011, Claire Janisch presenting at US EPA Denver, Colorado, USA
  • 10 October 2011, Ruenda Odendaal presenting to Sustainable Fruit & Vine Group, Cape Town
  • 12-17 October 2011, Claire Janisch presenting at Bioneers Conference, CA, USA
  • 14 October 2011, Will Lawson presenting at EcoTraining Trails Guide course, Kruger Park
  • 27 October 2011, Matthew Rosmarin presenting at Eskom Conference, Jhb
  • 31 October 2011, Will Lawson presenting at EcoTraining EcoQuest, Kruger Park
  • 8 November 2011, Tessa Rayner presenting at Rotary Club of Bedfordview, Jhb
  • 13 November 2011, Will Lawson presenting at EcoTraining German Media group, Kruger Park
  • 16 November 2011, Matthew Rosmarin presenting at Ernst & Young, Jhb
  • 25 November 2011, Matthew Rosmarin presenting at Design Indaba at COP17, Dbn
  • 5 December 2011, Claire Janisch presenting at COP 17 Oasis of Fresh Thinking, Dbn

NetworkEvents2012

biomimicrySA Network Events

The Western Cape Biomimicry Network meets every second month in Cape Town and sometimes in Stellenbosch. The April event is an informal meeting at The Foresters Arms Newlands on 13 April 2012, 17.30-19.30. The May event will be a presentation on the genius of mushrooms for ecosystem restoration, 10 May, The Vineyard Hotel, time 17.30 for 18.00 – 19.30. Stellenbosch 11 May, The Sustainability Institute same time. (booking essential)
The Gauteng Biomimicry Network meets every second month. The dates for these vary. The May network meeting will be an informal network meeting @6 pm, 17th May 2012, venue to be confirmed. RSVP to lorna.fuller[a]jhbzoo.org.za
The KZN Biomimicry Network meets every second month at different locations. The April event is integrated into the Howick Green Drinks meeting @6pm, 19th April 2012 at Dovehouse Organic Restaurant, Karkloof.
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