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Reflecting and Planning for Impact

Reflecting and Planning for Impact

The entire Grootbos Foundation team gathered at the breathtaking Grootbos Environmental Centre to reflect on the past 12 months.

Under the Microscope: Fireflies and Their Flashy Tricks

Under the Microscope: Fireflies and Their Fla...

Last week’s Under The Microscope entry from the Entomology Team shed light on the fascinating world of fireflies.

New RhinoTurf Pitch Unveiled for Youth Sports in Gansbaai

New RhinoTurf Pitch Unveiled for Youth Sports...

At Grootbos, we love wild fynbos landscapes, twisted and knotty shrubs, fiery florals and soaring spears of restios.

Sunshine Holiday Programme for Gansbaai Kids

Sunshine Holiday Programme for Gansbaai Kids

Four local NPOs have joined forces to create an unforgettable experience for Gansbaai's youth!

Meet Zimvo Tawuse: Grootbos Foundation's Running Super Star

Meet Zimvo Tawuse: Grootbos Foundation's Runn...

Here’s a story about Zimvo Tawuse, one of our Sports Development Rising Stars! 

Grootbos Foundation Sports Coaches Support 16 Days of Activism

Grootbos Foundation Sports Coaches Support 16...

Our Sports Coaches proudly stand in support of 16 Days of Activism to say STOP Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

Under the Microscope: Praying Mantises

Under the Microscope: Praying Mantises

This week, we’re learning about the amazing praying mantis (Order: Mantodea)! 

Advancing Amphibian Conservation

Advancing Amphibian Conservation

Last week, our landscape ecologist, Kurt van Wyk, had the privilege of attending the 20th African Amphibian Working Group meeting.

Rapid Bioblitz Adventures!

Rapid Bioblitz Adventures!

Our entomologists are hard at work, sweeping and brushing through foliage with their trusty nets during a rapid bioblitz. 

Meet the Pine Emperor Caterpillar!

Meet the Pine Emperor Caterpillar!

This fascinating creature is getting ready for its next stage in a cocoon.

Discovering the Hidden Gems of Fynbos: The Rare Disa hallackii

Discovering the Hidden Gems of Fynbos: The Ra...

Our Conservation Research Unit captured an extraordinary moment on camera - a striking photograph on Disa hallackii, one of nature's rarest orchids.

Death Cap Mushroom

Death Cap Mushroom

Admire mushrooms like the Death Cap from afar - they’re fascinating but definitely not for the pot!