FUN BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY and GARDENING DAY
2nd June 2024
The world-famous plant breeding team Andy de Wet & Quinton Bean have decided to open The Aloe Farm up for bird lovers and bird photographers to enjoy the beautiful sunbirds and their gorgeous aloes.
P.S – Remember you can buy the award-winning Agapanthus Blackjack at the farm too!
The Aloe Farm is famous for its aloes and the amazing variety of birds attracted to The Aloe Farm’s extensive gardens. Early June is the best time to enjoy the various species of sunbirds that fly from afar to enjoy the aloe nectar.
To celebrate this occasion with fellow bird watchers, we are hosting a fun event on the 2nd of June to educate and celebrate with bird and photography enthusiasts! 😊
Join us and learn how to attract various bird species to your garden. The day will be packed with photographic fun and informative walk-abouts with professionals to guide you on what to do in your own garden. Photography enthusiasts will also get an opportunity to get a few tips from professional photographers.
Read the agenda below for detailed information about the day.
Agenda
6h30: Coffee and greetings, followed by a photo competition. It’s a social photographic walk about with cameras and guidance from old hands as to what to search for, trying to get the “PICTURE OF THE DAY”.
9.00: Roelof Groesbeek – Informative talk on bird photography
10h00: Gunter Swart (ODP) – Presentation of the latest in bird photographic equipment
11h00: Andy de Wet and Quinton Bean – Planting your garden (plants, layout and soil prep) to attract birds and bees
12h00: Dirk Heyns – Evaluation and discussion of bird photographs, followed by the awarding of prizes
13h00: Andy and Quinton – The bird and insect life in your garden, interesting facts, symbiosis and all about breeding and new varieties
14h00: Alistair – Vulpro (Vulture rescue) – Presentation about rescuing and caring for their rescue birds
Other activities
Photographs and art for sale
Food, drinks and music
A fully stocked nursery with all your Aloe Farm favourites (Aloes, Agapanthus, Bonsais and much, much more)
Entrance is FREE!
Address: R104, Hartbeespoort – GPS: -25.72099677042202 27.785232782231997
Gauteng, South Africa