Not all mushrooms spread their spores through the wind. The Magpie ink cap does things a bit differently. As it decays, it turns into an inky paste. This sticky mess rubs off on animals as they pass by, helping the mushroom spread in a unique way.
And that bright red mushroom you might spot on the reserve? It’s a Blackening wax cap – another special member of the fungi world.
Nature is full of surprises. Keep your eyes open next time you explore Grootbos!
Grootbos Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation in Gansbaai dedicated to conserving the Cape Floral Kingdom while uplifting the communities that call it home. The foundation protects over 22,200 hectares of fynbos and biodiversity across Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the Walker Bay...
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This week, Grootbos coaches have assisted at local schools inter-house athletics days.
Laerskool Gansbaai se jaarlikse kleuresport-atletiekbyeenkoms is op 22 en 23 Januarie 2026 aangebied.
Graad 2 het vandag hul selfgekweekte clivia-plantjies uitgeplant in plastieksakke.
We safely transported 44 people from Brides Revival Ministry in Botrivier all the way to Johannesburg.
Every year, the Grootbos Foundation supports the children in our Sports Programme...
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