Wildlife Clubs of Kenya

Category: Mobile Education Unit, Uncategorized | Date: Nov 13 2009 | By: wildlifeclubskenya

Gabriel:

What do you think of this elephant? It’s such a disturbing image. But it happens, and its done by people. Just like what happened to this elephant, thousands of innocent and voiceless wild creatures are subjected to all sorts of inhumane treatment everyday. We need to change our negative perceptions towards wildlife conservation through learning and actions. The Mobile Conservation Education Unit welcomes you in undertaking the vital task of educating and involving hundreds of thousands of Kenyan children and communities in wildlife conservation. Let’s learn to treat our wild animals in a humane way

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Category: Uncategorized | Date: Nov 09 2009 | By: wildlifeclubskenya

Gabriel:

The Wildlife Clubs of Kenya had earlier own requested for a material support from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). Last month the RSPB donated 4 pairs of binoculars. Through the RSPB International Environment Education manager Barrie Cooper we (WCK) send our sincere gratitudes for this kind donation . The binoculars would be used at the Wajee Nature Park. This is a hot spot for the endangered Hindes babbler, only six members of this species are found here. We would also like to appreciate Brenton H and many others who joined us in ’Save the Hindes babbler campaign’ by giving a kind financial donation  early this year.

More material and financial support is highly welcomed. More binoculars, bird guides, camping facilities and conservation publications are needed for the increasing number of school students, local and international visitors who visit the site in search of the Hindes babbler. WCK now focuses on effectively educating and involving the local school children and communities in conserving this vital habitat. In the month of September alone 20 schools and over 5,000 school children were visited, educated and fully incorporated in the Hindes babbler awareness campaign by the WCK’s Mobile Conservation Education Unit.    

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Category: Kitui Education Office | Date: Nov 06 2009 | By: wildlifeclubskenya

By moses: The forest is in Kitui Central district and is of great economic importance to the residents of this arid district. The vegetation cover of the forest is changing at an alarming rate due human activities. Kavonge is the only main water tower in the larger Kitui District. It is also a source of tributaries feeding into Ntheeu and Kalundu river which is a source of livelihood to communities living downstream. The rivers now are dry as sign of environmental destruction in the forest. Endangered tree species such east african sandal wood, scientifically known as Osyris Lanceolata among others are dominant in the forest. wildlife is also another valuable resource in the forest.

WCK has been promoting grassroots participation in tree planting activities and enhancing environmental stability through the youth. we recognise the importance of the youth as an important tool for effective tranfer of tree planting techniques. Eological walks have also been going on in the forest for awareness creation and educational purposes.  We intend to plant 10,000 seedling in this rain season (October - December) to rehabilitate the forest.

-USD 100 - could help to plant 750 seedlings in the forest.

-USD 500 - could help to purchase 3750 seedlings.

-USD 1000 - could help to restore 1/4 ha of the forest.

Please help! Your gift today will not only restore the forest but will give the community a  brighter future.   

Thank you.

   students inside the forest              Kalundu river originates in the forest                               pupils holding seedlings ready to plant in the forest    

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