Celebrating World Environment Day 2026 at Karura Forest
Today, 5th June 2026, we were delighted to celebrate World Environment Day with learners from Karura Forest Primary and Junior Secondary School, and Cheleta Primary and Junior Secondary School. The day was filled with learning, creativity, and hands-on environmental action, all centered around this year’s theme: “A Global Call for Climate Action.”
The students arrived shortly after 9:00 a.m. and, after enjoying a morning snack, gathered in the KFEET auditorium for an engaging learning session. Together, we explored the causes and impacts of climate change, discussing how changing weather patterns are affecting communities and ecosystems around the world. The learners also examined practical solutions, including the importance of transitioning to clean, renewable energy sources instead of relying on fossil fuels, which contribute to pollution and are finite in supply. Recycling was another key topic, with students learning how reducing waste can help conserve resources and protect the environment.
Following the indoor session, the learners took part in an exciting outdoor innovation challenge. Working in teams, they were tasked with creating something useful or creative from recycled materials such as plastic, paper, bottle tops, and rubber bands. Their enthusiasm and imagination were truly inspiring, and the results showcased remarkable creativity and problem-solving skills. As a reward for their efforts, each learner received a pencil made from recycled paper, a small but meaningful reminder of how everyday items can be given a second life.
After a short break, we joined teams from the Kenya Forest Service and Friends of Karura Forest for the official launch of the World Environment Day exhibition. The exhibition opens today, 5th June, and will continue through to Sunday, 7th June, offering visitors an opportunity to learn more about environmental conservation and climate action initiatives.
The day’s activities concluded with one of Karura Forest’s most popular experiences, a guided walk to the Karura River Waterfalls. Following lunch, the learners set off on their forest adventure, enjoying the beauty of nature while reinforcing many of the environmental lessons discussed earlier in the day.
It was a truly memorable World Environment Day, filled with practical, hands-on learning, creativity, and inspiration. Seeing young people engage so enthusiastically with environmental issues gives us hope for a more sustainable future.
We wish everyone a happy, innovative, and impactful World Environment Day 2026. Together, through small actions and collective commitment, we can all play a part in protecting our planet for generations to come.
The Karura Forest Environmental Education Trust — KFEET — was established in 2010 to promote environmental education and provide a centre for learning about forest ecosystems.
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