Conservation education is vital for future generations, equipping them with the knowledge to understand critical issues such as climate change, prolonged droughts, and floods in different parts of the country.
Recognizing this need, Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) has strengthened its engagement with Three Rivers Academy. We collaborated with The Laikipian to enlighten students through the innovative Nexus Dicey game. This game helps students grasp the positive impacts of good environmental practices and the detrimental effects of harmful actions, fostering a deeper appreciation for biodiversity and ecosystem health.
During our visits and interactive learning sessions, students actively participated in finding solutions to current climate change challenges, demonstrating their commitment to saving the ecosystem for future generations. These sessions emphasized the urgency of conservation and the critical role of education in instilling environmental stewardship among young minds.
Our collaboration with the Three Rivers Academy Environmental Club involves conservation sessions that address diverse environmental issues and highlight the importance of conservation efforts.
This past quarter, discussions with students revolved around current situations in the country, including the floods that affected most of the country. We also celebrated World Environment Day with them, actively discussing this year’s theme: land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience. These discussions would be followed by outdoor activities for land restoration, providing hands-on learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom into the natural world.
Our conservation education program is designed to foster a deep respect for the environment among students, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to become proactive stewards of our ecosystem. The success of our program at Three Rivers Academy is a testament to the dedication of the Environmental Club and the enthusiasm of the students. Empowering students to take charge of their learning is a cornerstone of our approach.
Looking ahead, we aim to expand our efforts by developing more partnerships with other private and international schools to add to the many public schools we currently work with to impart knowledge to younger generations. We are proud of the strides we have made in conservation education and are excited about the future.