The Biodiversity of Our Soil
Thu, 12 Mar
|Cape Peninsula
Springtails from South Africa to Antarctica
Time & Location
12 Mar 2026, 18:30 – 20:30
Cape Peninsula, 36 Glenoak Rd, Welcome Glen, Cape Town, 7975, South Africa
About the event
The Biodiversity of Our Soil: Springtails from South Africa to Antarctica
Charlene Janion-Scheepers
12 March, 18:30
Welcome Glen Farmhouse
Have you ever wondered what lives in our soil? Join UCT biologist, Dr Charlene Janion-Scheepers, at the Welcome Glen Farmhouse to find out! Charlene will be telling us all about springtails (or Collembola), tiny wingless invertebrates which are amongst the most widespread and abundant terrestrial organisms in the world - from mountain to coast, Arctic to Antarctic. Charlene has studied springtails not only in South Africa, but on the sub-Antarctic Islands too. So she is the perfect guide to introducing us to the microscopic world that lives beneath our feet!
Welcome Glen FarmhouseSecure your spot at this event for R140, inclusive of a glass of wine. Booking is essential, as seats are limited! Bookings can be made at www.smalltalx.info, For any queries, email smalltalx.info@gmail.com.
Tickets
General Admission
R 140,00