Let’s All Go Green Before All Green Goes
My name is Mary Wanjiku, a Rover Scout aged 27 years from the Sparrow Rover crew in Nyandarua County. Being listed as one of the Top 100 young African conservationists brought me great joy. I felt that my purpose and passion to green the earth had a meaningful impact. This recognition acts as a catalyst to widen my work scope, accelerate my efforts to educate people about conservation, and support fellow Scouts and youth who want to initiate conservation projects.
The demand for the seedlings has grown in Nyandarua county, and the farmers continue to recommend the tree to other farmers. In 2021, we have planted 414 Olea seedlings individually, 203 with institutions and 88 seedlings donated to the community. We organize sessions with pupils/students, community-based organizations, and other members of the society to teach them new farming methods. From this, they gain new skills and techniques to practice in their agricultural activities and receive 2 or 3 seedlings after every session. Through these sessions, we have seen more young people engaging themselves in farming and setting aside portions of land for tree nurseries.