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Stylish Snail Spotted in Gansbaai Streets

Stylish Snail Spotted in Gansbaai Streets

With its bold stripes, it’s easy to see where it gets its name. Nature sure knows how to do fashion!

Insect Moms: Nature’s Best Parents

Insect Moms: Nature’s Best Parents

Some insects went the extra mile to protect, feed, and care for their young. 

Big news from our Entomology Team!

Big news from our Entomology Team!

We’ve started moving the spectacular Grootbos insect collection into brand-new cabinets.

Well done to Amino Fortuin and Megan Klaaste!

Well done to Amino Fortuin and Megan Klaaste!

We’re so proud of their hard work, dedication, and team spirit.

Water Safety Fun with Grootbos Foundation

Water Safety Fun with Grootbos Foundation

This week, we welcomed vulnerable children from Badisa for a fun and safe water experience.

Landscaping with Purpose in Romansbaai

Landscaping with Purpose in Romansbaai

The Green Futures Nursery team at Grootbos Foundation has been busy landscaping a private property in Romansbaai.

Lessons in Aerodynamics - Wasp Edition

Lessons in Aerodynamics - Wasp Edition

These tiny hook-like hairs help bees, wasps, and ants fly better by linking their wings together mid-flight.

A New Chapter for Rodonald

A New Chapter for Rodonald

Rodonald started his new job at Grootbos Lodge this week as part of the Porter Team!

Learning in Nature with Grootbos Foundation

Learning in Nature with Grootbos Foundation

Last weekend, our Conservation Team welcomed learners from Constantia Waldorf for a day out in the fynbos. It wasn’t just a walk in nature.

Grootbos Foundation Employability Programme 2025 - Now Open!

Grootbos Foundation Employability Programme 2...

Our Enterprise Team has launched the Employability Programme for 2025, and we’re calling on all Overstrand youth aged 18–35 to apply!

Back to Chelsea: Fynbos on Show!

Back to Chelsea: Fynbos on Show!

South Africa is heading back to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show - and Grootbos Foundation is proud to be part of it!

Greetings from Baku, Azerbaijan

Greetings from Baku, Azerbaijan

Sakhe Tshayela from the Grootbos Foundation’s canoeing programme in Stanford has been doing us proud at the President’s Cup!