As participants gathered at the Park entrance we were treated to a pair of skipper butterflies, doing quick hops around a short duranta bush. Immediately we are introduced to the first lesson of the day; you can tell a butterfly’s family by how they fly. According to the expert present, the Skipper butterflies belong to […]
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You do not have to wait to climb Mt. Kenya, go to the Aberdares, or hike Ngong hills to get a taste of adventure outdoors. City Park presents an opportune space for everyone to unleash their outdoor daredevil, be it only for a few hours. Close to Nairobi’s CBD one can choose to visit the […]
A Guide to the Plants of Nairobi City Park
Book Cover Stunning and well-written, this book offers readers a glowing look into the realm of plants at City Park. The guide builds on an assessment of the park’s plant diversity done by a team of botanists from the National Museums of Kenya in 2009 (and an update in 2018). The book is intended to stimulate […]
City Park’s Nurseries
Importance of Nairobi’s Urban Green Research shows that level of particulate matter (PM) in Nairobi’s atmosphere is 70% higher than World Health Organization (WHO) recomended levels. Urban greening assist in improving cities microclimates and the aesthetics value. Uran green absorbs toxins, consuming carbon dioxide and generating oxygen. Where to buy a plant, in Nairobi? Most […]