Simple Beauty in Bloom
Our nature shot is of Petalacte coronata, which was photographed by our conservation team this week.

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Grootbos Florilegium is a contemporary botanical art collection which depicts over 120 species of fynbos found on Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the surrounding Walker Bay Region. Chris Lochner has been involved in the project since 2019, first as one of the contributing artists of this collection and then as the project manager. Chris will delve into the history of botanical art and the creation of the Grootbos Florilegium.
Join us on 26 March at 17:00 for a glass of wine and the opportunity to learn something new at Grootbos Foundation's Office at Waterkop (formerly Bellavista).
Entry fee: R100 Donation
RSVP to penelope@grootbosfoundation.org or phil@grootbosfoundation.org before 25 March 2026.
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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