Speaker, Author and Conservationist

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Best selling author, award winning conservationist, international speaker.

I offer a variety of public and private presentations, activities, courses and events for a various of audiences and locations. Click on the following event links for bookings. Note that events with no link are private events. If you are interested in having me speak at your event, scroll down to the bottom of the page, and send me a message. 

Step up to the leadership challenge of scorpion sting first response in the Hoedspruit area!

22nd to 30th April 2026

I'll be visiting the Hoedspruit area at the end of April 2026 for a series of private and public Scorpion Sting First Response courses and events. This is a great opportunity to step up to the leadership challenge of scorpion sting first response in your organisation and community. Attend a public event, host your own event or get a copy of the book, workbook and self study.

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April 2026

Snakes & Snakebite First Response

7th April 2026, 2pm to 3pm - Settlers Park  Care Centre

Jonathan will be speaking to the nurses and staff of Settlers Park Care centre in Port Alfred. During this interactive session, Jonathan will be focusing upon snakes and snakebites in the area. 

Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Course

18th April 2026, 1:30pm to 4:30pm - Kloofendal Nature Reserve

The essential scorpion sting first response course offers a new and innovative science-based first response framework that addresses the burden of scorpion stings in Southern Africa across all levels of society. The contents represent a huge leap forward in our understanding of scorpions and scorpion stings. This course is suitable for professional career driven individuals and organisations. Includes supporting resources.

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Rescue Expo Bryanston Organic Market

19th April 2026, 9am to 3pm - Bryanston Organic Market

Jonathan Leeming will be a the Rescue Expo on the 19th April 2026, Bryanston Market. Pop in, say hi, find out about spider bite and scorpion stings in animals, purchase a signed book or ask me a burning question.

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Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Course

25th April 2026, 10am to 1pm - Hoedspruit Reptile Centre

The essential scorpion sting first response course offers a new and innovative science-based first response framework that addresses the burden of scorpion stings in Southern Africa across all levels of society. The contents represent a huge leap forward in our understanding of scorpions and scorpion stings. This course is suitable for professional career driven individuals and organisations. Includes supporting resources, access to the Scorpions Of The Lowveld Identification And First Response Guide, and printed poster of Common Scorpions Of The Lowveld. 

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Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Course

30th April 2026, 10am to 1pm - Antares Bush Camp, Grietjie Private Game Reserve

The essential scorpion sting first response course offers a new and innovative science-based first response framework that addresses the burden of scorpion stings in Southern Africa across all levels of society. The contents represent a huge leap forward in our understanding of scorpions and scorpion stings. This course is suitable for professional career driven individuals and organisations. Includes supporting resources, access to the Scorpions Of The Lowveld Identification And First Response Guide, and printed poster of Common Scorpions Of The Lowveld. 

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Arrange an event for your organisation or private group

Send your ideas, requirements and dates to Jonathan at Info@JonathanLeeming.com and let's make it happen!

Info@JonathanLeeming.com

May 2026

Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Presentation

Friday 15th May 2026, 6pm to 7pm - DItsong Museum of Natural History, Pretoria

Based upon Jonathan's book, Essential Scorpion Sting First Response, this 45 minute presentation that focuses upon the key points of effective scorpion sting first response. Suitable for all ages this presentation is free to attend however, places are limited. Essential Scorpion Sting First Response books will be on sale at the event. 

Book your place for this free event with TebogoP@ditsong.org.za or Info@ditsong.org.za Please note that places are limited.

Cannot attend any event?

No problem! You can still step up to the leadership challenge of scorpion sting first response in your organisation and community. The Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Book is available and can be dropped off at a central point while Im in the area, or couriered to you. For professional development of career driven individuals such as guides and lodge staff, the Distance Learning Course allows participants to study in their own time and at own own pace.  Contact Jonathan on Info@JonathanLeeming.com for further details or click on the links below. 

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