Where the splendour of nature meets the beauty of art, all in the spirit of a greater purpose.
Art for a better world
The Grootbos Florilegium was created to instill a passion for the glorious fynbos, and inspire others to adopt a conservation mindset. As testament to this spirit, proceeds from the artwork sales will be used to fund conservation education initiatives.
Why a florilegium?
Flora has always been cherished as part of the Grootbos philosophy, which is why a celebration of the Cape Floral Kingdom’s botanical wonders was a perfect fit for us. The florilegium was born to capture the region’s unique biodiversity and share it with the world. The botanical portraits carry the stories of the specimens and their environment, and are intended to inspire people to conserve and promote the region’s wondrous ecosystem.
Growing a conservation-minded community
The florilegium aligns with the greater Grootbos mission to change global thinking through educational and conservation-based initiatives. By growing a community of passionate individuals, Grootbos aims to inspire others to join their custodial efforts. Together, we become partners in the mission to preserve and protect the botanical legacy flourishing around us, and promote it for others to share in this remarkable journey.
The Grootbos Foundation
The Grootbos Foundation is the vehicle that channels the Grootbos vision into action. As the driving force behind educational and conservation projects, the Foundation acts on behalf of the Cape Floral Kingdom and its diversity of inhabitants. Everything the Foundation does is in service of the conservation philosophy that began 25 years ago - and continues to gain momentum with its future-focused mission.
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Creating impact, changing lives
The Grootbos Foundation is a non-profit organisation, established in 2003 with a commitment to conserve the critically endangered fynbos. Since then, its activities have extended beyond the natural environment alone to include the people living within it. A wide variety of initiatives have been developed for the training, upliftment and empowerment of local communities, with the potential to make a powerful and lasting impact.
Find out moreThe next steps in our journey
As we continue to fulfil our purpose, Grootbos is thrilled to share an exciting range of upcoming initiatives.
A botanical art gallery
To serve as a permanent home to the florilegium, in the heart of the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve.
The Grootbos Florilegium book
A beautiful coffee table book showing the artworks in the collection, accompanied by stories of the respective plants.
Community Arts Project
Funded by the proceeds of the florilegium and auction, this project will offer conservation education to the youth.
Explore the legacy of the Grootbos Florilegium
Where the natural splendour captured in every artwork is an expression of the Grootbos purpose.
