Feelgood Friday from the Grootbos Entomology ...
Last week, we launched into the weekend with some buzzing news from our Entomology Team.
We’re thrilled to share a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Project Pitch Perfect in Gansbaai! Thanks to an incredible partnership with the Premier League (UK) and Rhinoturf, Grootbos Foundation is restoring Gansbaai’s cherished community artificial turf at Spaces4Sport. This facility has been a symbol of pride since South Africa hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2010, and now, in 2024, we’re bringing it back to its original glory!
In partnership with Overstrand Municipality, the proud custodian of this community gem, Grootbos Foundation ensures local children and youth benefit from free coaching, life skills, and mentorship every day at Spaces4Sport.
The local contractor, AgriTurf, has already begun the messy work of removing the old turf, revealing a solid foundation laid by Rhinoturf back in 2008. We’re planning a grand relaunch of the brand-new turf in late January 2025!
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 MoreLast week, we launched into the weekend with some buzzing news from our Entomology Team.
We’re excited to share that our entomology team has confirmed a new record for our pinned insect collection!
22 passionate entrepreneurs have just received the amazing news!
Here’s a proud moment - Bulelani Bashe, our Nursery Manager at Grootbos Green Futures Nursery, captured at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Our parting moment this week is a quiet video of Sakhe’s mom welcoming him home, full of love and pride.
We’re proud to share that South Africa is returning to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show!