Beauty After the Storm

Beauty After the Storm

Grootbos Foundation

Beauty After the Storm

Despite the recent difficult and stormy weather in the Western Cape, Grootbos Foundation has selected some stories of hope, beauty, curiosity and progress to make you feel good. Our hearts go out to all those who are still struggling to rebuild their homes, businesses and access routes in the region. The strength of the storm was destructive and caused devastation and disruption but there are pockets of beauty remaining.

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After the rain...

This is a zebra agate snail, which is a giant snail often seen after rains in the coastal areas near Kleinbaai/Franskraal.

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From all of us at Grootbos Foundation, we wish you a warm, snug week with plenty of beautiful surprises like this spider web after the storm.

Beauty After the Storm

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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