Title: Fynbos: Floral Gems in an Unpromising Landscape
Location: This will be a hybrid talk on zoom and in person at the Lakeview Community Association Hall 6110 – 34th Street SW. Parking is free.
Short description: Fynbos- the somewhat dismissive term used by early Dutch settlers to describe the landscape of the southernmost tip of South Africa. The term can be roughly translated as ‘fine bush’, but the dense grey green shrubs which characterize the flora of the area were of little use to settlers who required building timber. However, the flora of the area almost i mmediately attracted the interest of early 17th century European botanists who were fascinated by the distinctiveness and variety of the native flora. Now known as the Cape Floristic Region, it is the smallest of the six floral kingdoms of the world and home to one of the world’s richest flora.
This talk endeavours to showcase some of the unique specimens which thrive in this seemingly unprepossessing environment.
Speaker bio: Retirement has given me the chance to pursue my lifelong interest in botany. Volunteering with knowledgeable and generous mentors has nurtured my inner nerd and I have benefitted from the fellowship of Calgary’s community of gardeners.
Retirement has also given me the opportunity to travel to some of the world’s botanical hot spots where I marvel at the ingenious variety of the world’s flora.
For non-members please purchase tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/thurs-march-13-2025-700pm-fynbos-floral-gems-in-an-unpromising-landsc-tickets-1246726826499?aff=oddtdtcreator
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