What happens when communities, conservation champions, and a little mud come together? You get 3,000 new mangrove seedlings swaying proudly along the Mida Creek coastline!
Activity: Tree Seedling Donation and Planting — 3,000 Mangrove Trees
Date: 17 May 2025
Location: Sita-Mida Creek Conservation Community, Watamu, Kilifi, Kenya
On 17th May 2025, the beautiful coastline of Mida Creek came alive with action, purpose, and muddy hands. What started as a Tree Seedling Donation and Planting exercise blossomed into a day of learning, collaboration, and fun — leaving behind 3,000 new mangrove seedlings and countless smiles.
Objectives
- Promote climate change mitigation in the blue economy and environmental conservation
- Support biodiversity by providing natural habitats and breeding grounds for marine species
- Engage the community in sustainable practices, raising awareness and promoting long-term conservation
Partners
Mida Creek Conservation Community · KOICA Kenya Office · KAKC Executive Committee · National Museums of Kenya · Kenya Forest Services · Kenya Wildlife Services · Kenya Red Cross Services
By the close of the day, we had not only planted mangroves but also deepened bonds among communities, partners, and conservation champions. Mida Creek now carries 3,000 new mangrove seedlings — each one a living testament to what we can achieve when we act together.