On 8th February 2024, I had a most interesting morning in City Park. Although I have been either living in or regularly visiting Nairobi for over 50 years, I had inexplicably never been there before. Benard Koros and Baldip Khan kindly showed me around, and I was amazed to discover such tranquility in the very […]
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Collection of Wetland Plants from the Institute of Primate Research Sewage Treatment Ponds
On Thursday 13th April, Benard, Cynthia, Fleur & Baldip set out to collect wetland plants from the Institute of Primate Research (IPR) Sewage Treatment Ponds. IPR is part of the National Museums of Kenya (NMK). In preparations for the collection and beforehand they were ably assisted by IPR staff and guide, Silver. IPR has a […]
A Butterfly Expedition at City Park, Nairobi
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 […]
A Competition to Redesign the Fish Pond Area of City Park (Deadline Extension)
Are you a young professional, student, or an individual interested in design; focused in the area of landscaping? Here is an opportunity for you to exercise your competitive skills. The Kenya Horticultural Society (KHS), in conjunction with Friends of City Park, would like to invite you to take part in redesigning the fish pond area […]