Events

Together we can change tomorrow today!

Change can only be accomplished through action and doing! 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. 

January 2025

Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Presentation

Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Presentation

Tuesday 21st January, 6pm to 8pm. Westrand Honorary Rangers

This Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Presentation provides a unique structured framework that will greatly reduce the risk of being stung by a scorpion, and provide the best possible outcome, should a scorpion sting 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 scorpion at home, at work or in the environment.

Creepy Crawly Walk

Saturday 18th Janaury 2025, 8am to 10am - Kloofendal Nature Reserve

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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Nature Works Walk

Saturday 18th January 2025 11am to 1pm - Kloofendal Nature Reserve

The Nature Works Walk is a 2 hour walk that focuses upon the inner workings of the natural world. I’ll be using practical examples that illustrate how nature works through concepts such as biodiversity, ecosystem services, climate change, natural intelligence, bio prospecting, how the environment is interconnected, the relationship that we as humans have with the environment. All in a way that is easy to understand for adults and children alike.

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Spider Bite & Scorpion Sting Workshop

Sunday 19th January 2025 8am to 10:30am - Kloofendal Nature Reserve

The spider bite and scorpion sting first aid walk is a practical exploration of a natural area in search of spiders and scorpions. We’ll have a short in the field presentation with visuals, and a interactive workshop activity. The walk covers topics such as identification, symptoms, first aid and where to get free medical advice if you ever need it. Based upon the essential spider bite and scorpion sting first response framework.

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February 2025

Creepy Crawly Walk

Saturday 23rd November 2024, 8am to 10am. - Kloofendal Nature Reserve

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. 

Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Presentation

Eswatini Snakebite Symposium 

Tuesday 21st January, 6pm to 8pm. Westrand Honorary Rangers

Jonathan will be speaking at the 2025 Eswatini Snakebite Symposium on Spider Bite & Scorpion Sting First Response. He will present a uniquely structured framework that will greatly reduce the risk of being stung by a scorpion, and provide the best possible outcome, should a spider bite or scorpion sting occur in both humans and pets.

Further details will be published nearer the date. 

March 2025

Venom Day 2025

Saturday 13th March 2025, 10am to 12pm. - Kloofendal Nature Reserve

Join Jonathan Leeming and friends for a question and answer session focusing upon venomous animals and their bites and stings. The idea is simple. Participants forward any questions that they want answering before the event. These questions will be used to direct the conversation during the session. Anything venom related goes, from bites and stings, how venom works, antivenom manufacture, first response, allergic reactions to venom, biotechnology, the latest research and more. 

Further details nearer the date. 

I'm on a mission to reduce the burden of spider bites and scorpion stings across Southern Africa!

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