New Scientific Field Guide Coming Soon
Our Conservation Research Unit is putting the final touches on a new scientific field guide...

Look closely… Can you see the tiny cross-marked grass snake (also known as a whip snake or sweep slangetjie) nestled among the flowers? This little snake may be mildly venomous, but it’s not dangerous to humans and plays an important role in our ecosystem.
The vibrant purple flower it’s drawn to, however, is another story. Known as Paterson’s curse, this plant may look beautiful, but it’s a highly invasive species that poses a real threat to native vegetation.
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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What's under the microscope this week? Feast your eyes on this master of disguise whose 'skull' and sounds might be used for trickery.
Here stands Sandisiwe with her new freezer and an 'Afval' stock purchase ahead of the weekend.
A group of life science students from Stellenbosch University arrived at the Grootbos Environmental Centre...
Grootbos Foundation is proud to announce that we are an official charity partner of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon.
The team behind Grootbos Foundation's programmes wishes you a happy Christmas and festive season with your loved ones.