Events

Together we can change tomorrow today!

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. 

August 2025

Speaker, Author and Conservationist

Tshwane Literacy Festival

Wednesday 6th August 9am to 3pm - Tshwane Muslin School, Laudium.

Jonathan will be speaking about writing process behind his first book and how this book changed society. He will also give some book writing tips to young authors, discuss the pitfalls and joys of writing and his impact upon the world as an author. 

Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Course

Saturday 16th August 9am to 12pm - 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. This course covers the fundamentals of scorpion sting first response.

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Creepy Crawly Morning Walk

Saturday 16th August 1pm to 3pm - Kloofendal Nature Reserve

Join Jonathan Leeming on an exploration in search of all kind of animals that creep and crawl. It will be a morning of spiders, scorpions, insects, frogs, toads and if we are lucky snakes! This family event for the younger creepy crawly lovers that will be both fun and educating.  Approximate walking distance is 3km. 

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September 2025

Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Presentation & Book Signing

Tuesday 2nd September  7pm to 0pm - Johanesburg Country Club

Jonathan will be speaking at a hybrid meeting of the Exploration Soceity of Southern Africa at the Johannesburg Country Club in Aukland Park. After the meeting, signed copies of his new book, Essential Scorpion Sting First Response will be available for purchase as well as online ordering. Card machine is available for purchases.

Bird Fair presentation by Jonathan Leeming

Saturday 6th September 2025, 9am to 4:30pm - Pretoria Botanical Gardens

Join Jonathan Leeming at the 2025 Birdfair where he will be speaking about gardening for birds. Jonathan will also have a stand at this years Birdfair so drop by and purchase one of his books or get a discount on a course.

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Creepy Crawly Morning Walk

Saturday 7th September 8am to 10am - Kloofendal Nature Reserve

Join Jonathan Leeming on an exploration in search of all kind of animals that creep and crawl. It will be a morning of spiders, scorpions, insects, frogs, toads and if we are lucky snakes! This family event for the younger creepy crawly lovers that will be both fun and educating.  Approximate walking distance is 3km. 

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Venom Day with Jonathan Leeming

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

Join Jonathan Leeming for a question and answer session focusing upon venomous animals and their bites and stings. The idea is simple. Participants ask the questions and Jonathan and panel members will answer them. 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. 

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Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Course

Saturday 13th September 2025, 1pm to 4pm - 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. This course covers the fundamentals of scorpion sting first response.

Further details and link to online bookings nearer the date. 

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Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Presentation & Book Signing

Saturday 20th September 1pm to 3pm - Wildernis

Jonathan will be speaking at the SANParks Honorary Rangers Wildernis AGM in Wildernis. After the meeting, signed copies of his new book and workbook, Essential Scorpion Sting First Response will be available for purchase. Card machine is available for purchases.

Arrange an event for out organisation, guests or private group.

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

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October 2025

Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Course

Saturday 11th October 2025 - 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. This course covers the fundamentals of scorpion sting first response.

Further details and link to online bookings nearer the date. 

Creepy Crawly Walk

Saturday 11th October 2025 - Kloofendal Nature Reserve

Join Jonathan Leeming on an exploration in search of all kind of animals that creep and crawl. It will be a morning of spiders, scorpions, insects, frogs, toads and if we are lucky snakes! This family event for the younger creepy crawly lovers that will be both fun and educating.  Approximate walking distance is 3km. 

Further details and link to online bookings nearer the date. 

Rescue Expo

Sunday 12th October, Bryanston Country Market

Jonathan will be exhibiting at the Rescue Expo on the 12th October 2025 at the Bryanston Country Market. Pop in for a chat about scorpion stings in animals and how to respond. I have some free resources to give out at the Expo. You'll also have a chance to win a copy of my book Essential Scorpion Sting First Response. 

Oppenheimer Research Conference

Oppenheimer Research Conference 2025

15th to 17th October, Midrand.

Jonathan will be attending and presenting a poster at the 2025 Oppenhiemer Research Conference in Midrand. 

November 2025

South African Snakebite Symposium 2025

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November, Pretoria University

Jonathan will be speaking on Scorpions and Scorpion Stings, at the 2025 Snakebite Symposium held on the 22nd and 23rd September at Pretoria University. Further details will be posted when this event is finalised. 

In Tune With Nature

Wednesday 5th November, Random Harvest Nursary

In this presentation best selling author and award winning conservationist, Jonathan Leeming will focus upon how to transform your garden according to natural principles. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or someone seeking a more natural way of gardening, Jonathan will offer insight, actionable tips and inspiration for incorporating nature-based principles into your garden and ultimately into your daily life.

January 2026

Eswatini Snakebite Symposium 2026

Eswatini Snakebite Symposium 2025

Jonathan will be speaking at the 2026 Eswatini Snakebite Symposium. Further details will be posted when this event is finalised. 

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Public events and lectures
  • Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Presentation
  • The Creepy That Crawl Presentation
  • Gardening For WIldlife
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