Grootbos Foundation - Conservation in Action
The Conservation Research Unit has been hard at work – both behind the scenes in the office and out in the field among the fynbos.
Our Conservation Research team always has their eyes peeled for incredible wildlife discoveries, and here's a photo of one of our favourites: the velvet worm! This fascinating creature is particularly special because of its unique hunting method. It lassos its next meal by shooting out long strands of sticky slime - a true marvel of nature!
Join us in celebrating the wonders of biodiversity and the extraordinary adaptations of creatures like the velvet worm.
Grootbos Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation in Gansbaai committed to conserving the Cape Floral Kingdom and uplifting the communities that reside within it. The foundation protects more than 22,200ha of fynbos landscape and biodiversity on Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the Walk...
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Read MoreThe Conservation Research Unit has been hard at work – both behind the scenes in the office and out in the field among the fynbos.
One of our camera traps has been busy capturing some amazing wildlife moments out in the veld.
Last week, our very first Nature-Art programme kicked off in Masakhane!
Two weekends ago, our Spaces4Sport turf was buzzing with excitement as 100 little ones under 6 took part in a fun-filled Mini-Olympics!
The Grootbos Foundation’s Green Futures College and nursery team recently hosted five days of hands-on fynbos propagation training.
The Grootbos Foundation’s Green Futures College and nursery team recently hosted five days of hands-on fynbos propagation training.