Grootbos Foundation - Conservation in Action
The Conservation Research Unit has been hard at work – both behind the scenes in the office and out in the field among the fynbos.
Grootbos Foundation is a non-profit organisation that was established with the vision of conserving the Cape Floral Kingdom and uplifting the communities within it. The foundation strives to develop sustainable livelihoods through ecotourism as well as enterprise development, sports development and essential education.
1. Plant a Tree - R350
Support the Future Trees Programme and the Foundation by planting a tree in the Forest Rehabilitation Project.
2. Buy a Grootbos Floral Guide - R220
The "Field Guide to the Flora of Grootbos Nature Reserve and the Walker Bay Region" is sold in aid of the Foundation.
3. Donate a Student Uniform - R1,000
Students are fully kitted out with a uniform, T-shirts, shoes, a cap and beanie for their time at Green Futures or Growing the Future.
4. Donate a Student's Gardening Tools - R100
Students receive a set of gardening tools at the start of their course. This consists of a large fork, a small fork, a large spade, a small spade and secateurs.
5. Donate a Child's Sports Kit - R1,500
Besides football, the Football Foundation coaches hockey, netball and athletics to children aged six to 19 years of age. Support a child by sponsoring their sports kit.
For more information on how you can help contact Grootbos Foundation directly.
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 MoreThe Conservation Research Unit has been hard at work – both behind the scenes in the office and out in the field among the fynbos.
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The Grootbos Foundation’s Green Futures College and nursery team recently hosted five days of hands-on fynbos propagation training.
The Grootbos Foundation’s Green Futures College and nursery team recently hosted five days of hands-on fynbos propagation training.