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. 

Venom Day (Free Event)

Saturday 15th August 2026, 10am to 11:30am - Kloofendal Nature Reserve

Venom Day is a FREE to attend interactive session focused upon community education about venomous animal bites and stings. Participants contribute to the agenda by submitting questions. Anything goes from snake bite, spider bite and scorpion sting as well as the status and availability of antivenom. This is a free event however places are limited. Book online. Suitable for children 13 years and older.

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Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Course

Sunday 16th August 2026, 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. 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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July 2026

Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Course

Sunday 12th July 2026, 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. 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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Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Presentation

FGASA: Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Presentation

Wednesday 22nd July 2026, 6pm to 8pm - Wanderers Club.

Jonathan is speaking about Scorpion Sting First Response at a meeting of the Field Guide Association of South Africa (FGASA) at the Wanderers Club in Sandton. This meeting is open to all FGASA members. Copies of Jonathan's books will be available for purchase at the meeting. 

Nature Works Walk

Sunday 19th July 2026, 9am to 11am - Kloofendal Nature Reserve

Based upon some of the content from Jonathan award winning book, One World, the Nature Works Walk is a 2 hour walk that focuses upon the inner workings of the natural world. During this walk, we will explore on how nature works through One World concepts such as biodiversity, ecosystem services, planetary boundaries, the value of nature, animal intelligence, biomimicry, and the human relationship with the environment and so much more.

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Biomimicry Walk

Saturday 25th July 2026, 9am to 11am - Kloofendal Nature Reserve

The miracle of nature is that whenever there has been a challenge, there is an organism that has found a way to conquer it. Since humans live under the same laws of nature and under the same conditions, it makes sense that we learn from the inner workings of the natural world to live a happier, healthier and more meaningful life.

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August 2026

Venom Day 2026

Saturday 15th August 2026, 10am to 11:30am - Kloofendal Nature Reserve

Venom Day is a FREE to attend interactive session focused upon community education about venomous animal bites and stings. Participants contribute to the agenda by submitting questions. Anything goes from snake bite, spider bite and scorpion sting as well as the status and availability of antivenom. This is a free event however places are limited. Book online. Suitable for children 13 years and older. 

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Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Course

Sunday 16th August 2026, 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. 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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Biomimicry Walk

Sunday 16th August 2026, 1pm to 3pm - Kloofendal Nature Reserve

The miracle of nature is that whenever there has been a challenge, there is an organism that has found a way to conquer it. Since humans live under the same laws of nature and under the same conditions, it makes sense that we learn from the inner workings of the natural world to live a happier, healthier and more meaningful life.

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September 2026

South African Birdfair

5th September 2026, Pretoria Botanical Gardens

Jonathan will be hosting a table and leading a Biomimicry Walk at the 2026 South African Bird Fair at the Pretoria Botanical Gardens. For further details please contact Jonathan on Info@JonathanLeeming.com

Mozambique Medical Outreach Programme Maputo

9th September 2026

Jonathan Leeming will be part of a team participating in a medical outreach programme. This programme is focused upon the medical treatment of snake bite, spider bite and scorpion sting. Jonathan will be focusing upon spiderbite and scorpion stings within the context of Mozambique.

Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Presentation

Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Presentation

Saturday 12th September 2026, 9am to 10am - Pretoria East

On the 12th September, Jonathan will be speaking at the annual general meeting of EcoGlen, situated in the heart of urban Pretoria East, running along the Moreleta Spruit and the Waterkloof Spruit, between January Masilela Drive and Lynnwood Road, within the suburb of Lynnwood Glen. For further details please go to https://www.ecoglen.org.za 

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Lowveld Training Roadshow

Late September

Jonathan Leeming will be spending a week in the Lowveld for a series of public and private training course. If you would like to arrange a course for your lodge or organisation, please contact Jonathan on Info@JonathanLeeming.com

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!

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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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