Field Stories
Can you grow food with less water in Amboseli?
Our tree nursery is a vital hub for nurturing indigenous trees, which we donate to schools and community lands around Amboseli National Park. These trees create crucial buffer zones, protecting wildlife ecosystems and maintaining the natural balance. Our tree nursery also includes a resource centre where we train the members
A seedling today can become a habitat tomorrow.
Recognizing the urgent need for climate adaptation and food security in our community, we have held training sessions & established vertical kitchen gardens. These meticulously designed gardens optimise limited land space, conserve water, and ensure a consistent supply of fresh produce year-round, despite Amboseli’s harsh environmental challenges. So far, we
When the Grant Ends
Conservation projects rarely fail because the problem disappears. More often, the funding does. That tension sat at the heart of the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW) Kenya workshop held in August 2025 under the theme “Unlocking Funds for Conservation.” Conservation organizations, civil society groups and other stakeholders came together
Growing the Next Generation of Women Leaders in Amboseli
At Oldonyo Musa Camp, one of the most important lessons shared with 43 girls was only five words: “A no is a full statement.” It was a lesson about boundaries, confidence and the right to have a voice. Over five days in December 2025 however, it became part of a
Moving Conservation Beyond the Classroom
A school can teach conservation as a subject. Or it can become a place where conservation is practiced every day. That was the idea behind a two-day Teachers Training of Trainers workshop organized by CHD Conservation Kenya in partnership with the Born Free Foundation in February 2026. Nineteen teachers came

When Conservation Training Is Not Enough
Forty-three young conservationists arrived in Naivasha to study wildlife. But over two days, the lessons that mattered most had little to do with animals. A conservation career can demand technical knowledge, field skills and scientific discipline. But knowing how to manage money, navigate pressure, communicate professionally, protect your digital footprint
Seeing a Future in Conservation
A young person reflects on mentorship, Eco Camp or field exposure.
Living Alongside Elephants
A community perspective on the realities of coexistence.
Growing Food Where Water Is Scarce
A household story from the climate-smart kitchen gardens programme.
A Woodland Taking Root
Follow one restoration site as degraded land begins to recover.