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How Can You Help?

Grootbos Foundation

How Can You Help?

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. 

 
You can help the Grootbos Foundation in the following ways: 

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.

How Can You Help?

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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