Fiscal Flycatcher Babies Thrive
Our parting shot this week is of the fiscal flycatcher babies that were born a week ago in a nest just outside our office.
South Africa is heading back to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show - and Grootbos Foundation is proud to be part of it!
We’re thrilled that Chris Lochner and Bulelani Bashe are heading to the UK for the second year in a row to help build the fynbos floral display.
Join us on 15 May for a special online session where Chris and Bulelani will take us behind the scenes during the busy build-up to the show. Get a sneak peek before the official opening on 20 May 2025!
Sign up here: https://grootbosfoundation.org/3rd-thursdays/
Let’s cheer them on as they represent South Africa and showcase the beauty of fynbos to the world!

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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Read MoreOur parting shot this week is of the fiscal flycatcher babies that were born a week ago in a nest just outside our office.
Grootbos Foundation delivered an Employability Workshop for matriculants from Hermanus Child and Family Services.
Anathi has landed a job at the local municipality which is a successful step from internship to employment.
Thank you for the kind messages of concern and care this week as an early summer fynbos fire burned between Gansbaai and Stanford.
The view at Grootbos shows a clear outline of where the fire moved towards the Walker Bay area and onto the reserve.
From all of us at Grootbos Foundation, we wish you a fabulous weekend full of wild discoveries.