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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · 1d

🌳 Community tree nurseries are saving Kenya's rarest bird

The Taita Apalis: <200 left
Our approach: 12k+ trees planted, community nurseries producing 5k seedlings, 30 rangers trained

Conservation works when communities benefit 💚

#Conservation #Kenya

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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · 1d

This International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, we’re spotlighting how nature protects us. 🌿
At Naturehub Collective, our reforestation, mangrove restoration, and community conservation projects across Kenya help reduce climate-related risks and strengthen resilience.
#NaturehubCollective

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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · 3d

Green Sports Day 🌿 celebrates how sport can inspire climate action and sustainability worldwide.
Join Naturehub Collective in using teamwork, energy, and community spirit to protect our planet. 🌍

#GreenSportsDay #NaturehubCollective #SportsForNature #Sustainability

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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · 4d

World Animal Day (Oct 4) reminds us that every creature matters. Let’s protect wildlife, restore balance, and safeguard the future of all species. 🌿 #WorldAnimalDay #NaturehubCollective

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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · 4d

Celebrating #WorldHabitatDay by rethinking how we live with nature. 🌱
From restoring forests and protecting wildlife to empowering communities with green solutions — every action helps habitats thrive.
#NaturehubCollective #SustainableLiving

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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · 4d

Celebrate Mazingira Day with Naturehub Collective! 🌿
We’re empowering communities to protect Kenya’s environment through tree planting, education, and climate action. Together, we can create a greener, more resilient future. 🌍

#MazingiraDay #NaturehubCollective #Sustainability

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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · 4d

Congrats to Fredrick Kioko from Naturehub Collective for completing the GCA Youth Adaptation Toolkit! 🌍
He’s building stronger, youth-led climate adaptation solutions across Kenya. 🌿
#ClimateAction #YouthAdaptation #Resilience

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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · 16d

🌱 Planting 1,700 trees across 3 schools! Naturehub Collective x KCB Bank Kenya

Sep 26: New Times School Kenol & PCEA Kagema Primary
Oct 1: CITAM Schools Buruburu

Students will adopt individual trees - hands-on learning meets environmental stewardship! 🌳

#TreePlanting #Education #ClimateAction

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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · 24d

🌍💚 World Cleanup Day 20 September
Millions unite worldwide to fight pollution & restore ecosystems. At Naturehub Collective, we believe every cleanup brings us closer to a sustainable planet. Let’s act together!
#WorldCleanupDay #CleanupForChange #NaturehubCollective

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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · 24d

On 27 September, we mark #WorldTourismDay 🌍✈️ a celebration of tourism as a bridge between cultures, a driver of peace, and a force for sustainability. Let’s travel responsibly and protect what makes our world unique. 💚

#TourismAndPeace #SustainableTourism #ResponsibleTravel #NaturehubCollective

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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · Sep 9

Wrapped three incredible days of our Maasai Cultural Festival! 500+ community members experienced traditional songs, storytelling, dance performances, and artisan displays - all promoting environmental conservation. Elders shared wisdom, Community-led environmental action rooted in culture.

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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · Sep 9

Naturehub Collective is revolutionizing elephant protection in Kenya through community-powered conservation. Our Amboseli/Laikipia programs combine anti-poaching technology with beehive barriers, achieving 60% poaching reduction and 80% conflict decrease while creating sustainable livelihoods.

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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · Sep 9

On 28 September, we mark World Rabies Day 2025 under the theme “Act Now: You, Me, Community.” 🐾
Together, through awareness, vaccination, and community action, we can stop this deadly disease.
#Protect animals # Protect people # Protect our shared future.

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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · Sep 9

Selected as 2025 TIAW World of Difference Awardee! Our Kenya mangrove project empowers 45 women through honey enterprises. Conservation meets economic empowerment. #TIAWAward #WomenEmpowerment

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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · Sep 8

🌿 Kenya Coastal Conservation completed!
3,000 mangroves planted (600% target exceeded!), 100% survival, 4 beach cleanups with @AucklandZoo support.
Next: Mount Kenya Bush Viper project underway! 🐍
Thanks Auckland Zoo!
#Conservation #Success

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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · Sep 6

Honoring Indigenous women today and every day 🌿💚. Their voices protect our planet, preserve traditions, and inspire resilience. #IndigenousWomen #NaturehubCollective

naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · Aug 26

🌱 Incredible community participation in Laikipia today!

Distributed @SeedballsKenya seedballs across degraded landscapes - drought-resistant Acacias, Sesbania sesban & native grasses all strategically placed using "throw & grow" method

From kids to elders, everyone's part of restoration!

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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · Aug 25

📸 Aerial mapping at Mtwapa Creek reveals the contrast:
🌱 Green = thriving mangroves
🟤 Brown = degraded land

These images are more than photos—they’re the blueprint for restoring 122 hectares with nearly 5 million seedlings.

#MangroveRestoration #DroneConservation

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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · Aug 21

This Friday & Saturday in Laikipia
Naturehub Collective will be at Nareto Conservancy for a field trip featuring Seedballs Propagation and the opening of the Cultural Manyatta.

Together, we’re restoring nature, celebrating culture, and sowing seeds of a sustainable future

#NaturehubCollective

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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · Aug 20

🦅 International Vulture Awareness Day coming Sept 6th!

African vultures down 80% but there's hope: Our Marion Paviour Award project achieved 68% reduction in poisoning through community education.

These birds prevent disease outbreaks - they're essential!

#VultureConservation #SaveVultures

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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · Aug 19

🎉 Amazing news! @savethefrogs.com awarded Naturehub Collective an Amphibian Conservation Grant for the Critically Endangered Taita Hills Warty Frog!

Selected from 77 applications worldwide. Community conservation in action! 🐸

#SaveTheFrogs #ConservationGrant

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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · Aug 18

🌍 Amazing International Youth Day 2025 at UN Gigiri!

Key message: Small grants + community engagement + innovation = effective SDG localization by youth

Our mangrove restoration project proves young people are driving change TODAY!

#IYD2025 #YouthLeadership

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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · Aug 18

🌱 Celebrating Rose Kavithe, 13, Naturehub member who participated in Bow Seat's Ocean Awareness Contest! Her piece "My Daily Walk: Finding Peace in Nature" shows how youth connect with environment daily 🌿

#YouthForClimate #EnvironmentalEducation #NaturehubCollective

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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · Aug 16

🐘 August 12th was World Elephant Day! Elephant protection continues daily. We work for peaceful human-elephant coexistence through grassroots conservation. Every elephant matters. #WorldElephantDay #Conservation

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naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social @naturehubcollectiv.bsky.social · Aug 16

🐝 Happy World Honey Bee Day!

25 hives in mangroves = community livelihoods + ecosystem restoration 🍯

Bees pollinating our seedlings while supporting women entrepreneurs

Conservation + economics = sustainable impact! 🌱

#WorldHoneyBeeDay #CommunityConservation

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