International Scientists Study Rare Parasitic...
Prof. Aleksei Oskolski (UJ) and Alexander Zavialov visited Grootbos to study the parasitic plant Mystropetalon thomii
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Breathtaking Winter Views Across Grootbos and...
The parting shot this week is actually in two parts taken across the landscape today, which was a glorious winter's day.
Bushbuck Skull in the Fynbos Ecosystem
This bushbuck skull in the veld is a reminder of the full ecosystem of creatures that make up a healthy fynbos environment.
Fly Under the Microscope - Superhero Inspirat...
What's under the microscope this week? It's a fly which, unexpectedly, was the starting inspiration behind the creation of a superhero...
Grootbos Research Team Assessing Invasive Reg...
From invasive plant monitoring to rare fynbos flowers, every field survey helps protect our unique biodiversity.
Tickets for Chelsea Flowers in Stanford 2026
Tickets are now available to experience Leon Kluge’s award-winning Life After Fire fynbos exhibit in Stanford.
White Milkwood Tree DNA Project at Grootbos
1KSA/Diplomics visited Grootbos this week to showcase the white Milkwood tree.
Students Complete First Fynbos Landscaping Pr...
The horticulture students had a productive practical week where they also learnt how to set up a watering system.
Grootbos Foundation Players Selected for Bola...
These two young hockey players attended a capping ceremony last weekend for Boland Hockey.
Jobs Fund Grant Brings New Laptops to Green F...
Skills training at Green Futures: the hospitality class began working on brand new laptops this week, thanks to a Jobs Fund Grant.
Cape Leopard Stories at Grootbos
We had a beautiful true sunset for our Sundowner Session last week. Thank you to Mike for hosting the talk.
Fynbos: Life After Fire
A recent article highlights the remarkable fynbos landscapes that inspired the world-renowned "Life After Fire" exhibit by Leon Kluge...