The August 2009 Tree Planting Event posted by Gerald Cheruiyot

A month has gone since we left our footprint at the Lembus Forest with 100 saplings planted in June & 250 in July. We are planning for another tree planting event on the coming weekend, of 1st August 2009.

The Lembus forest is the most easterly part of the MAU complex and is home to a unique range plant & animal species with abundant biodiversity that is continually under threat. 12 beetle species unknown to science were recently discovered in a study.

For those who can make it, we plan to go ahead on 31st July and spend time visiting local initiatives, raising public awareness at local schools and education on how the natural resource can have substantial economic use from eco-tourism, etc. The rest of the guys can still travel on the 1st.

Our target:

  • To plant 200 trees or more.
  • To view progress of trees planted on the earlier tree planting sessions.
  • Raise public awareness
  • 1-2-1 sessions with Kenya Forest Service officials
  • Have fun, learn and enjoy the environment

Location:

  • Tentatively Narasha Forest within the larger Lembus forest next to the District Forest Office.
  • Distance of about 700 m from Eldama Ravine town along the Ravine Eldoret road.
  • Eldama Ravine is 60 kms from Nakuru town and 2 1/2 hrs drive from Nairobi.

Accommodation & Meals:

  • We will pitch camp on the 1st and enjoy roast goat, drinks (BYOB), bonfire, music, etc. We have located the best campsite (a small fee will be charged to give back to the local community)
  • Taidys Restaurant offers accommodation at KES 1,500/- pppd bb (very nice en-suite rooms).
  • There is also Riverside hotel with fairly decent accommodation at a lower cost.
  • Taidys has good food and open late. That’s where the party will be @ on the 31st.

Excursions:

  • Sight seeing
  • Forest hike
  • Trout fishing (bring your on lines. I can also show you how to improvise one)

Weather:
The weather is generally good and actually a break from the dull Nairobi weather. If camping come with warm gear coz nights can be quite chilly and unpredictable hoar frosts do happen dipping to minus.

If you have a telescope, Eldama Ravine has a very clear and nice night view for star gazing.

Friday, Jul 31 Forecast – Cloudy with possible Thunderstorms (Max 21 Celsius – Min. 5 Celsius)
Saturday, Aug 1 Forecast – Sun and some clouds (Max 22 Celsius – Min. 4 Celsius)
Sunday, Aug 2 Forecast – Cloudy with some (Max 19 Celsius – Min. 6 Celsius)

Road:
Accessible via 2WD saloon.

The tree planting event starts at 11.00 a.m. 1st August 2009

Kindly confirm attendance. Link http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=126774281360

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