Branches
Gauteng (Central Branch)
Our credo is to promote all aspects of knowledge of cycads, and to foster a lively interest in these plants. These objects are worthy of pursuit.
Gauteng (Central Branch)
| Position | Name | Tel | |
| Chairperson | Michael Graskie | michaelgraskie@gmail.com | |
| Deputy Chairperson | Derick Minnaar | derikminnaar1@gmail.com | 083 417 7608 |
| Branch Secretary | Lizanne Graskie | ||
| Treasurer | Hermann Böhm | ||
| Vice-Treasurer | John Evert | ||
| Additional members: Social / Camera | Eugene Engelbrecht | vcontrol@futurejhb.co.za | 082 881 4804 |
| Additional members: Tours | Allan Tait | allan.clivia@gmail.com | |
| Additional lid: Permits | Tilania du Preez | ||
| Additional lid: Editor Central Branch | Christo Page | twopages@wol.co.za | |
| Additional lid: Functions | Chris and Christine van Zyl |
Central Branch Annual Program for 2022
| Date | Venue / Activity |
| 22 May | Garden visit, Pretoria (Pretoria North). 13:00 – 16:00 Host Dr Derik Minnaar (booking essential) |
| 10-12 June | BEZHOEK habitat visit, R3000 per person; contact Lizanne: secretary@cycadsociety.org to make a booking |
| 23 July | Garden visit, Alberton (2 gardens). 9:00 – 13:00 Host Michael Graskie (booking essential) |
| 8-15 August and 20 August |
Eastern Cape habitat tour; contact Lizanne secretary@cycadsociety.org for bookings Clinic and workshop, Dr Derik Minnaar (E. laevifolius), Aubrey Macheke sucker removal. Alberton, Coffeebean café & Cycad nursery. |
| 17 September |
Clinic, Pretoria (Irene), 9:00 – 13:00. Info session – Dr Derik Minnaar (E. laevifolius); Cycad feeding and pesticides, Dr Andre Cilliers. Cycad Biodiversity Institute. (booking essential) |
| 1 October | Garden visit, 2 gardens (Northcliff & Ruimsig) Host, Tilania du Preez (booking essential) |
| 19 November | Central Branch year-end function and AGM, Voortrekkermonument, 10:00 (booking essential) |
Attendance of all activities must be booked and confirmed with Lizanne: secretary@cycadsociety.org or WhatsApp 082 566 8044
Chairperson: Michael Graskie
Deputy Chairperson: Derik Minnaar
Branch Secretary: Lizanne Graskie
Treasurer: Herman Böhm
Vice Treasurer: John Evert
Additional Members (Social Camera): Eugene Engelbrecht
Additional Members (Tours): Allan Tait
Additional Lid (Permits): Tilania du Preez
Additional lid (Editor Central Branch): Christo Page
Additional lid (Functions): Chris and Christine van Zyl
