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'If we surrendered to earth’s intelligence we could rise up rooted, like trees' —Rainer Maria Rilke
Past events
2023
Let' s Get Lichenized
Workshop
Organized by the Department of Botany and the BOTSOC
Botanical Entrepreneur workshop Series
Workshop 3
Botanical Illustrations
Delivering the welcome Speech by BOTSOC member
Guiding participants in Scientific sketching
Video demonstration on Scientific Drawing
Demonstrating the importance of Scientific Drawing by aid of a video by Dr. Sumudu Ruklani
Dr. Sumudu Ruklani explaining participants in Scientific Sketching
Participants engaging in Botanical Drawing
Dr. Sumudu Ruklani guiding participants in scientific drawing
Presenting the Vote of Thanks by Prof. Sumudu Rubasinghe
Moment of granting Token of Appreciation to the Dr. Sumudu Ruklani by Prof. Sumudu Rubasinghe
Presenting the Vote of Thanks by the President of BOTSOC
Inspirational talk series
Talk 3
Is Science Really A Science, Or And Art
The president of BOTSOC, delivering the welcome speech.
The guest speaker Mrs. Rajitha Kisagothami Jagoda presenting the talk.
Professors, Lecturers, Demonstrators, Students and other non academic staffs actively listening to the presentation.
Prof. Sumudu C.K. Rubasinghe, Head of the botany department is presenting the token of appreciation to the Mrs. Rajitha Kisagothami Jagoda
The secretary of BOTSOC delivering the vote of thanks.
Annual General Meeting
The torch has been passed on to the next generation
Addressing the meeting by president of the BOTSOC society.
Reading minutes of the previous AGM by secretary of the BOTSOC society.
Presenting the budget report by junior treasurer of the BOTSOC society.
Electing the president for year 2023/2024
Introducing the newly appointed committee for year 2023/2024.
Briefing the procedure of appointing new committee by senior treasurer, Dr.Sarangi Athukorala
Department beautifying day
Commemorating the Environmental Day under the Green Gala Month
Cleaning the Botany department premisses by the Senior lecturer Dr.Sarangi Athukorala.
Planting ornamental plants at Botany department premises to beautify the environment.
Planting medicinal plants in the Botany department premises by a non-academic staff member.
Cleaning the land of Mini Sinharaja premises.
Preparing meals for participants of the Shramadhana campaign.
Serving short eats for participants of the Shramadhana campaign.
Preparing land for plantation near Mini Sinharaja premises.
Serving refreshments to the participants of Shramadhana campaign.
Manioc meal prepared by students to all participants of the Shramadhana campaign.
Students enjoying the meal offered by the Botany department.
Inspirational talk series
Talk 2
Circular Economy towards combating plastic pollution and its role by Science Graduates
Secretary of BOTSOC society of Department of Botany is giving a welcome speech during the talk .
Mr.Sanjeewa Chulakumara,CEO at Environs Lanka Private Limited is giving a brief introduction about his speech
Mr.Sanjeewa Chulakumara ,CEO at Environs Lanka Private Limited is Presenting his speech in the department of botany
Participants are actively attending the talk of Mr Chulakumara in the department of botany
Mr.Sanjeewa Chulakumara is Presenting his speech
Mr.Sanjeewa Chulakumara is Presenting his speech
Mr.Sanjeewa Chulakumara is Presenting his speech
Prof. Sumudu C.K. Rubasinghe, Head of the botany department is presenting the token of appreciation to the Mr.Chulakumara
President of the BOTSOC society of Department of botany , is delivering a vote of thanks during the talk.
The Botanical Entrepreneur
A workshop series to introduce and motivate business ideas that are created using plant resources
Workshop 2
Botanical Imaging
A brief introduction to Biological Imaging by Dr. N. Suranjith Gama-Arachchige, Department of Botany
Guiding the students on Biological Imaging techniques by Dr. N. Suranjith Gama-Arachchige
Outdoor activities on Biological Imaging
Guiding the students on Biological Imaging techniques by Dr. N. Suranjith Gama-Arachchige
Hands on experiences on Biological Imaging
Hands on experiences on Biological Imaging
Hands on experiences on Biological Imaging
Outdoor Activities for guiding students by Dr. N. Suranjith Gama-Arachchige
Hands on experiences on Biological Imaging
Guiding the students on Biological Imaging techniques by Dr. N. Suranjith Gama-Arachchige
Appreciating the valuble work done by Dr. N. Suranjith Gama-Arachchige
Participants with their certificates
2022
"SAVE THE NEXT GENERATION"
Restoration of Knuckles Conservation Forest
Peradeniya University Botanical society (BOTSOC) joined hands to transplant 3000 native plants at the Knuckles Forest Reserve.
BOTSOC Padura - By the fire
The BOTSOC padura successfully organized and done on 01st of December, at Department of Botany.
Fire at the Department Botany
Lighting the oil lamp by Prof. Sanath Rajapaksha, Dean of the Faculty of Science
Lighting the oil lamp by Prof. Sumudu Rubasinghe, Head of the Department of Botany
Lighting the oil lamp by Dr. Sarangi Athukorala, Senior Treasurer of BOTSOC, Department of Botany
Botanical Entrepreneur
Workshop 1- "A little step into Bonsai"
The Bonsai workshop - " A little step into Bonsai" session 1 was successfully conducted by Prof. Jilushi Damunupola on 04th of November 2022 at the Department of Botany.
Addressing the gathering by Prof. Sumudu Rubasinghe, Head of the Department of Botany.
A brief introduction to Bonsai Preparation by Prof. Jilushi Damunpola, Department of Botany
Hands-on experience on Bonsai preparation
Hands-on experience on Bonsai preparation
Hands-on experience on Bonsai preparation
Hands-on experience on Bonsai preparation
Hands-on experience on Bonsai preparation
Hands-on experience on Bonsai preparation
Hands-on experience on Bonsai preparation
Hands-on experience on Bonsai preparation
Hands-on experience on Bonsai preparation
Hands-on experience on Bonsai preparation
Hands-on experience on Bonsai preparation
Final product of Bonsai
The Bonsai workshop - " A little step into Bonsai" was successfully conducted by Prof. Jilushi Damunupola on 04th of November 2022 at the Department of Botany.
Hands-on experience on Bonsai preparation
Hands-on experience on Bonsai preparation
Hands-on experience on Bonsai preparation
Hands-on experience on Bonsai preparation
Hands-on experience on Bonsai preparation
Hands-on experience on Bonsai preparation
Hands-on experience on Bonsai preparation
Hands-on experience on Bonsai preparation
Awarding the certificates for all the participants of the Bonsai Workshop by Dr. A.D.S.N.P. Athukorala, Senior Treasurer of the Peradeniya University Botanical Sociecy (BOTSOC)
Appreciating of the valuable work and awarding of the little gift for Prof. Jilushi Damunupola
Addressing the gathering and thanking by secretary of the BOTSOC
Some of the participants with their certificates
2017
Talk on journey from earth to space
BOTSOC Padura 2017
2018
A Talk on Sea Grasses
Saving the next generation awareness program
2019
Butterfly plant interactions talk - Part 2
AGM 2019
2020
AGM 2020
Opening of exhibit cupboard
Tree planting program 2021
The tree planting program was successfully conducted on 01 st of January 2021 with the community participation all over the country.
This is a short video created by BOTSOC to pay gratitude to all who shared their valuable moments with us by planting a tree in their home gardens.