As part of our Education Program, in the last few months we have hosted different groups – from interns to students from The Sprout Experience, University of New England, board members and friends of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden (CZBG), and Earth Expeditions, at the Lale’enok Resource Centre (LRC).
Students on a baboon walk by the Ewaso Nyiro river
Weather challenges notwithstanding we have continued to make these partnership at the global level work. We have designed a captivating course intended to give them the ultimate LRC experience. Through immersive field-based and classroom learning, they will delve deep into our evolving landscapes, witness conservation in action, explore community-based strategies for conservation, and engage in enriching cultural immersion activities. It will be a journey of discovery and collaboration across borders, enriching minds and hearts alike. On their last night together, they will gather around a bonfire under the stars and reflect on their time in the field classroom. They will share the lessons learned not only about nature but also about the indigenous people they encountered and engaged with. The next morning, as they bid farewell, they will depart with a renewed sense of purpose, committed to applying their newfound knowledge and experiences to inspire positive change in their communities and beyond.
Our guiding principles and approach can be summed up in our five Maasai words – Enkop’ang, Eramatare, Enkainyit, Entaisere and Ele’enore. Each of these principles have been represented in a room for discovery at the centre. A visit to LRC provides a transformative journey that links the past and the present,
offering a rare peek into one of the world’s most iconic and timeless cultures.
We strongly believe that educating our target audience on the value of healthy ecosystems is key to the protection of wildlife and natural habitats.
We asked some of our visiting students their thoughts and this is what they had to say:
“One thing that has really stood out for me is how much community involvement is with SORALO and how much they are trying to educate and conduct outreach – from young kids to adults. The sense of community and respect here are really intertwined. It’s been absolutely incredible experience; everyone is so knowledgeable. I am blown away at how SORALO is setting an example of what community-based conservation is all about.” Eileen Keating, Miami University Graduate through Project Dragonfly
“This summer I was so grateful to have been selected to come out here to Kenya. My experience has really been hard to wrap my head around! I have learned that you don’t have to speak Maa or Swahili as we can still understand each other and make our human connections. Lale’enok is an incredibly special place to be and I will carry these wonderful experiences for the rest of my life”, Lauren, Graduate Student from the University of Miami through Project Dragonfly
Lale’enok Resource Centre is open to the public all year round. If you are planning a school e xcursion visit, are an international student, or even solo traveler we will provide personalized experiences that will fit your individual needs. Reach out to Mercy on mwaithira@soralo.org
