Mushroom Season at Grootbos
Do you know your mushrooms?
We can sense spring in the air at Grootbos, and it has energized our entire team!
Our Entomology team is especially buzzing with excitement. Each week, they bring you a fascinating story from their "Under the Microscope" series, sharing fun and interesting facts about the incredible world of insects.

Check out this amazing photograph of a dragonfly! Did you know that their wings make them one of the most skilled predators in the animal kingdom?
Spring has also brought a stunning display of flowers to Grootbos, with beautiful Gladiolus varieties blooming all around. This vibrant one is Gladiolus bullatus, and Gladiolus debilis is putting on a show as well!
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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