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Grootbos Foundation Weekly Roundup

Grootbos Foundation Weekly Roundup

Grootbos Foundation

Grootbos Foundation Weekly Roundup

Berg River Canoe Marathon - Well done, team!

We’re starting the week with a big shout-out to four brave paddlers from Stanford who took on the tough Berg River Canoe Marathon this past weekend. This race stretches over 4 days in chilly, windy Cape conditions, and they did it!

Siya Kolpati - 39th overall
Matthew Privett - 13th overall, 2nd in U23
Grant Conlon - 52nd overall
Neriyah Dill - 21st overall, 3rd woman overall, 1st U23 woman

Well done Siya, Matthew, Grant and Neriyah, you’ve made us proud! 

Grootbos Foundation Weekly Roundup

Grootbos Foundation

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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