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Greetings from Baku, Azerbaijan

Greetings From Baku, Azerbaija...

Sakhe Tshayela from the Grootbos Foundation’s canoeing programme in Stanford has been doing us proud at the President’s Cup!

Grootbos Foundation
Holiday Football Fun with Nikolas

Holiday Football Fun With Niko...

Can you spot our awesome volunteer, Nikolas, right in the middle of a high-energy Under 11 football game?

Grootbos Foundation
Spotted on International Leopard Day

Spotted On International Leopa...

On 3 May, it was International Leopard Day - and yes, we celebrated in style!

Grootbos Foundation
Remembering Dr Peter Nixon: Geologist, Mentor, Pioneer

Remembering Dr Peter Nixon: Ge...

The Overberg Geoscientists Group shares the sad news of the passing of Dr Peter Nixon.

Darwin Celebrated in Simon’s Town - A Day of Science and Tribute

Darwin Celebrated In Simon’s...

On Sunday, 20 April 2025, the Simon’s Town Jetty became a place of celebration as a bronze bust of Charles Darwin was unveiled.

Join the Next OGG Zoom Talk - The Economics of Ecosystem Restoration

Join The Next OGG Zoom Talk - ...

Dr James Blignaut will talk about how restoring degraded ecosystems is not only good for nature but also makes economic sense.

OGG April Newsletter - Highlights and Upcoming Events

OGG April Newsletter - Highlig...

The Gold Presentation Series wrapped up with great success - experts from around the world shared insights on gold geology. 

What Are We Reading?

What Are We Reading?

We’re inspired by this article from Daily Maverick about the idea of recognising Table Mountain as a living entity in law. 

Grootbos Foundation
Lumka on the Move: A Leopard Mom’s Moment

Lumka On The Move: A Leopard M...

Our parting shot - as promised!

Grootbos Foundation
Greetings from Baku, Azerbaijan

Greetings from Baku, Azerbaijan

Grootbos Foundation

Sakhe Tshayela from the Grootbos Foundation’s canoeing programme in Stanford has been doing us proud at the President’s Cup! ...

Holiday Football Fun with Nikolas

Holiday Football Fun with Nikolas

Grootbos Foundation

Can you spot our awesome volunteer, Nikolas, right in the middle of a high-energy Under 11 football game?

Spotted on International Leopard Day

Spotted on International Leopard Day

Grootbos Foundation

On 3 May, it was International Leopard Day - and yes, we celebrated in style!

Remembering Dr Peter Nixon: Geologist, Mentor, Pioneer

Remembering Dr Peter Nixon: Geologist, Men...

Overberg Geoscientists Group

The Overberg Geoscientists Group shares the sad news of the passing of Dr Peter Nixon.

Darwin Celebrated in Simon’s Town - A Day of Science and Tribute

Darwin Celebrated in Simon’s Town - A Da...

Overberg Geoscientists Group

On Sunday, 20 April 2025, the Simon’s Town Jetty became a place of celebration as a bronze bust of Charles Darwin was unveiled. ...

Join the Next OGG Zoom Talk - The Economics of Ecosystem Restoration

Join the Next OGG Zoom Talk - The Economic...

Overberg Geoscientists Group

Dr James Blignaut will talk about how restoring degraded ecosystems is not only good for nature but also makes economic sense.

OGG April Newsletter - Highlights and Upcoming Events

OGG April Newsletter - Highlights and Upco...

Overberg Geoscientists Group

The Gold Presentation Series wrapped up with great success - experts from around the world shared insights on gold geology. 

What Are We Reading?

What Are We Reading?

Grootbos Foundation

We’re inspired by this article from Daily Maverick about the idea of recognising Table Mountain as a living entity in law.  ...

Lumka on the Move: A Leopard Mom’s Moment

Lumka on the Move: A Leopard Mom’s Momen...

Grootbos Foundation

Our parting shot - as promised!