Events

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Although most of my work consists of private events, there are some events that welcome the general public. If you have a group and would like your own event or virtual event, please use the form at the bottom of this page and we can discuss your requirements. 

Essential Spider Bite First Response

Tuesday 20th June 2023. Edenvale.

This Essential Spider Bite First Response presentation provides a structured framework that will greatly reduce the risk of being bitten by a spider, and provide the best possible outcome, should a spider bite occur in both humans and pets. This framework of understanding can be applied anytime and anywhere, does not require any special equipment. Essential life skills for everyone who may encounter a spider at home, at work or in the environment.

Jonathan is presenting Bite Me! for the Edenvale Hunters Association. 

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Essential Spider Bite First Response

Tuesday 21st June 2023. Pretoria East.

Bite Me! leverages our perceptions of spiders and their bites to demonstrate how we have become disconnected from the current requirements of our time, Best selling author, international speaker and award winning conservationist, Jonathan Leeming will guide participants through an entertaining and unique exploration of  spiders, answering the question… How spiders can help us overcome the challenges of our time.

Jonathan is presenting Bite Me! for the Pretoria East Hunters Association.

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Morning Creepy Crawly Walk

Saturday 8th July 2023, 9am to 11am. 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 Walk

Saturday 8th July 2023, 12am to 2pm. Kloofendal Nature Reserve. Johannesburg

The miracle of nature is that whenever there has been a challenge, nature has found a way to conquer it. There are just over 8.7 million described plants and animals on Earth that are essentially individual science experiments, perpetually testing out new ways of doing things in order to find a better way.

Jonathan Leeming will guide you on a practical exploration of Kloofendal Nature Reserve to discover technology and inspiration that will help us solve the challenges of our time. This 2 hour walk includes a short workshop activity. 

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Spider & Scorpion Identification Course

Saturday 15th July 2023, 9am to 1pm. Kloofendal Nature Reserve. Johannesburg

This 4 hour course offers vital understanding for everyone who wishes to increase their spider and scorpion identification skills, which in turn will improve your first response for spider bites and scorpion stings. This course offers the most comprehensive identification guide available, by presenting an identification framework consisting on 4 key characteristics that can be applied to both spiders and scorpions. This framework of 4 characteristics greatly simplifies identification.

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Nature Explorer Walk

Saturday 15th July 2023, 2pm to 4pm. Kloofendal Nature Reserve. Johannesburg

The Nature Explorer walk is a general 2 hour walk that explores Kloofendal Nature Reserve in search of a bit of everything from geology, wild flowers, insects, spiders, scorpions, trees, birds, mammals, reptile, frogs, conservation and sustainability. Funds from this event go to conservation and community projects at Kloofendal Nature Reserve. Hosted by Jonathan Leeming.

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Want your own event?

It is easier than you think to arrange a presentation, workshop, activity or panel discussion for your organisation or group. Complete the following form and include your requirements and we can discuss how best I can surpass your expectations. 
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